The Chang brothers made a Thai film in 1999 that won some international acclaim for its directing and visual style. It was the story of a deaf-mute hitman. It was called Bangkok Dangerous. Why would you remake this film in 2008? Obviously, to try to break into the bank of big name western studio productions. Big name stars and distribution channels on a global level. But what about the movie? Nic Cage isn’t playing a deaf-mute. but you wish he were. Ooooh! I’m a hitman. I’m cold and aloof and don’t care about anyone. But wait! Now I fall for the deaf-mute cashier in a pharmacy?? At least there’s no language barrier. The girl emotes more as a deaf-mute than Cage does in this picture. I had a real problem with the cinematography too. It was dark and the color was washed out like the red hues were toned way down. It was so bad that I actually left one theater and asked for my money back (I got a free pass) because I thought the print or projector was bad. I saw it at another theater and it was the same, so I guess it was supposed to be that dark and colorless…like the soul of a hitman? I don’t know. Bangkok is a pretty place, but the only danger is to your wallet and your time.

This is three bad action movies in a row and I’m really disgusted with the whole industry. It’s my own fault. By going to these they make enough money to churn out more crap. It’s too late for me, but save yourself the money and show them you’ll only pay for really original and well made films.