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Bangkok Dangerous (1999, THA) C-105m. *** D: Danny and Oxide Pang. Starring Pawalit Mongkolpisit, Premsinee Ratanasopha, Patharawarin Timkul, Pisek Intrakanchit. Uncompromising, stunningly stylish debut feature from the Pang Brothers about a deaf-mute hitman in Bangkok, who drifts from job to job. When he falls in love with a shopgirl, he finds his life at a crossroads. When his partner falls prey to a syndicate, he also must run for his life. Uneven plot outdone by frenzied direction, editing. Written by the directors, who are twin brothers. Remade by Hollywood in 2008. |