Bangkok. Ten years ago
Julian killed a man and went on the run. Now he manages a Thai boxing club as a
front for a drugs operation. Respected in the criminal underworld, deep inside,
he feels empty. When Julian's brother murders an underage prostitute, the
police call on retired cop Chang - the Angel of Vengeance. Chang allows the
father to kill his daughter's murderer, then 'restores order' by chopping off
the man's right hand. Julian's mother Jenna - the head of a powerful criminal
organization - arrives in Bangkok to collect her son's body. She dispatches
Julian to find his killers and 'raise hell'.
If you’re a fan of Nicolas Winding Refn movies I’m sure
you’re going to enjoy this movie, especially if you enjoyed Drive. He’s a great storyteller, but his movies are
a little too slow for me with the super slow camera moves, long pauses, minimal
dialogue, slow movements and long stares.
It looked amazing no doubting that but it wasn’t until the Crystal
character (Kristin Scott Thomas) shows up and picks up the pace by getting the
action started trying to avenge her sons death. This movie comes down to crime and
punishment and in the end everyone gets what they deserve. Refn fans you will
want to rush out and see this but if you saw Drive and it wasn’t for you I
recommend this as a rental.
Enjoy the show. 2.5
out of 5 long stares.
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