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Overview

User Rating:
5.4/10   17,297 votes
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Writers (WGA):
Jason Richman (screenplay)
Oxide Pang Chun (1999 film)
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Contact:
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Release Date:
5 September 2008 (USA) more
Genre:
Action | Crime | Thriller more
Tagline:
There's only one way out. more
Plot:
A hitman who's in Bangkok to pull off a series of jobs falls for a local woman and bonds with his errand boy. full summary | full synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
(155 articles)
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 (From Beyond Hollywood. 30 October 2009, 3:34 PM, PDT)

Does Nic Cage have the kavorka?
 (From EW.com - PopWatch. 28 October 2009, 11:40 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Average remake plenty of action, suspense and thrills by Nicolas Cage and Pang brothers more (118 total)

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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Time to Kill (USA) (working title)
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MPAA:
Rated R for violence, language and some sexuality.
Runtime:
99 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English | Thai
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby Digital | DTS | SDDS
Filming Locations:
Bangkok, Thailand more

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
The main villain in this movie, Surat, was portrayed by Nirattisai Kaljaruek, Thai drama's director and the executive of Kantana Group, the well-known TV program and film production company. In the 1999 version of Bangkok Dangerous, the man who portrayed as the main villain is also the executive of the TV program production company. more
Goofs:
Plot holes: Joe twice declares that he lives by the rules, leave no traces. Yet throughout the movie, he handles his guns and ammo with bare hands - leaving fingerprints and DNA all over them. more
Quotes:
Joe: I was taught four rules...
Joe: One: Don't ask questions. There is no such thing as right and wrong.
Joe: Two: Don't take an interest in people outside of work. There is no such thing as trust.
Joe: Three: Erase every trace. Come anonymous and leave nothing behind.
Joe: Four: Know when to get out. Just thinking about it means it's time. Before you lose your edge, before you become a target.
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Movie Connections:
Remake of Bangkok Dangerous (1999) more
Soundtrack:
March S more

FAQ

A NOTE REGARDING SPOILERS
Is this movie a remake of the 1999 "Bangkok Dangerous"?
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66 out of 125 people found the following comment useful.
Average remake plenty of action, suspense and thrills by Nicolas Cage and Pang brothers, 24 August 2008
6/10
Author: ma-cortes from Santander Spain

This story deals about an American hit-man(Nicolas Cage, also producer)in Thailand, he kills his victims with no remorse . The drug addict murderer forms a relationship with a young man(pleasant Shahkrit Yamnarm), as he teaches his craft to Thai hustler. Meanwhile, the killer falls in love with a deaf-mute( in the first version this handicap is borne by the murderous) pharmacist(enjoyable Charlie Young) and he shares brief moments of happiness.

This detailed study about an assassin and a youth he trains is an exciting movie with a great visual style. It concerns about murders, vengeance,love and this one delivers it well. The picture reworks many familiar issues, as a double-crossed hit-man in love. The rate of events blending drama and action are enhanced by extended length of the hunting scenes and occasional flashes of brilliance. There are a great deal of killing with some creative moments wrought from heavy stylistics and with a John Woo style. It succeeds in building intrigue, tension and nice performances, thanks to the affecting acting of the girl who plays the deaf and mute , she's frankly marvelous. The characters are well portrayed and they are persons for who the viewer has feeling and compassion. Worth it for the terse script and twists ending.

Furthermore, colorful and granulated cinematography by Decha Srimantra, usual of Pang brothers. Atmospheric musical score and fitting well to action by Brian Tyler ,author of Rambo 4, Constantine, War, among others soundtracks. The motion picture is professionally directed by Pang brothers(Messengers,Re-cycle,The eye 1, 2,3..),shooting during Thailand coup détat. Directors, Danny and Oxide Chun Pang did a cool but uneven work in making this violent story.

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