This trailer made find out I watched a dubbed version (Thai). I was wondering during the movie why Kenji can speak so much Thai and still pretends to speak so little of it.
You can still get the soundtrack CD from ethaicd (dot) com for like $7 USD, it's well worth getting, not only for the music, but it also comes with a booklet containing stills from the film, as well as from scenes that didn't make it into the final cut.
idk if anyone noticed but whenever they spoke to each other in a language the other didn't understand there weren't any subtitles. its like being immersed into the movie in a type of way.
There is some brief violence, however it's hardly a gorefest. Some of it is almost Keystone Cops-esque. I generally don't care for violent films myself, however I feel in the context of this film the scenes make sense.
On the whole, it's actually a very quiet, serene film.
Actually, I just watched the trailer again and I think the scenes shown in it actually are the most violent ones in the film, so in that case, you've already seen the worst bits.
The Thai and Japanese trailers actually give you a much better impression of what the overall mood and and story of the film is like.
Kenji's monologues are in Japanese, but it's not dubbed per se. Basically, everyone speaks in their own language where appropriate, but Kenji and Noi speak (mostly) in English. It's pretty common, actually... you see it a lot even in places like Singapore or Hong Kong where even among Chinese they may speak mutually unintelligible dialects, (i.e. Mandarin vs. Cantonese, etc.) so English becomes the lingua franca, most people know enough of it to at least communicate basic things.
Well, Christopher Doyle (cinematographer on many of Wong Kar-Wai's films) was also cinematographer on this movie, and in interviews both he and the director, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, have commented to the effect that the film was very much a collaboration, so it should be no surprise that Doyle's style is all over it.
in my Top 5 fave movies of all time.
earinsound 1 year ago
Such a tragic love story, I'm really happy that Tadanobu Asano is going to be in thor a performer that brilliant needs international recognition.
Hollandx 1 year ago
This trailer made find out I watched a dubbed version (Thai). I was wondering during the movie why Kenji can speak so much Thai and still pretends to speak so little of it.
kyzylDersu 1 year ago
this movie was good
kiidamoori 1 year ago
0:39 uni-brow!!
pocketfullofpoises 2 years ago
asano u are so hooottt
karenvillalba29 2 years ago 3
one of the best movies i've seen
derekenero 2 years ago 11
AAAAAAGH I wanna download the song played thru the trailer or know the band/person who made it.
JenovaExile 2 years ago
It's Hualampong Riddim and Small Room - At the Edge of the Universe / Dangerous Tranquility
ILoveDaveGahan 2 years ago
You can still get the soundtrack CD from ethaicd (dot) com for like $7 USD, it's well worth getting, not only for the music, but it also comes with a booklet containing stills from the film, as well as from scenes that didn't make it into the final cut.
iankasley 2 years ago
@JenovaExile the tracks name is dangerous tranquility...search it up:)
icketypickety 1 week ago
I think asano is good in anything hes in 80,000 volts is awesome to.
Oranjmuse 3 years ago
idk if anyone noticed but whenever they spoke to each other in a language the other didn't understand there weren't any subtitles. its like being immersed into the movie in a type of way.
btw tadanobu asano is (imo) on of the best actors
i mean look at ichi the killer, this, and taboo
just amazing
untiltheend22 3 years ago
Asano is brilliant (as always). Christopher Doyle's shooting is AWESOME! Great movie.
dholt777 3 years ago
Tadanobu Asano is superb.
LeonFrey 3 years ago 3
I agree. Asano is awesome.
one of the best actors
cinema0fanboy 3 years ago 2
Just how violent is this movie? It looks really interesting, but I'm not sure if I want to watch a bloody, gory movie.
yellowteeth 3 years ago
There is some brief violence, however it's hardly a gorefest. Some of it is almost Keystone Cops-esque. I generally don't care for violent films myself, however I feel in the context of this film the scenes make sense.
On the whole, it's actually a very quiet, serene film.
iankasley 3 years ago
Actually, I just watched the trailer again and I think the scenes shown in it actually are the most violent ones in the film, so in that case, you've already seen the worst bits.
The Thai and Japanese trailers actually give you a much better impression of what the overall mood and and story of the film is like.
iankasley 3 years ago
It really isn't that bad.You won't regret watching it.I bought the DVD on a whim and it is so beautiful.
Merrylikechristmas 3 years ago
I swore they spoke in Japanese and Thai. I'll have to watch it again.
Natsuko640 3 years ago 2
Kenji's monologues are in Japanese, but it's not dubbed per se. Basically, everyone speaks in their own language where appropriate, but Kenji and Noi speak (mostly) in English. It's pretty common, actually... you see it a lot even in places like Singapore or Hong Kong where even among Chinese they may speak mutually unintelligible dialects, (i.e. Mandarin vs. Cantonese, etc.) so English becomes the lingua franca, most people know enough of it to at least communicate basic things.
iankasley 3 years ago
Great film. Hearing the dubbed voices, though, I'd recommend the original Thai with subs.
Natsuko640 3 years ago
how come a comment be good if he calls himself fuker211
bloodthirstybutchers 4 years ago
My fave of the decade.
dipsetmuthafucka 4 years ago
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WOW!!What a bunch of copy cat. Thai can't made movie for jack. Look and mood is exactly like wkw.
fuker211 4 years ago
Well, Christopher Doyle (cinematographer on many of Wong Kar-Wai's films) was also cinematographer on this movie, and in interviews both he and the director, Pen-Ek Ratanaruang, have commented to the effect that the film was very much a collaboration, so it should be no surprise that Doyle's style is all over it.
iankasley 4 years ago
Whoa what movie is he comparing this 1 to? I would like to watch the film he is referring to.
JenovaExile 4 years ago
Probably "In The Mood For Love" would be my guess.
iankasley 4 years ago
I love this movie also really good.
samrach 5 years ago