Hom rong

For international interpret ability. I want to know how they think about but not a words such as "why he deserves Mozart?". It's not the point. The main point is to show "How strong of native social is very important, to cope with an alien culture attack". This kind of point do hardly found in Thai movies. It is true that you can not compare a goodness in music of one culture to another. Same to Luang Pradit Phairoh (Sorn Silapabanleng) is not Amadeus. You have to consider how much it serves the target listeners. Thai culture is very different to the West. The movie itself maybe less understandable by the way of culture interpretation, a simple fact. But it's not mean that those movies is not good enough.

Some people have compared this movie with Amadeus. I would instead compare it to Karate Kid, which is more similar in spirit. This movie is a shallow and predictable movie. I couldn't sense any personal influences from the maker of this movie. As some other reviewers have written, the acting is pretty bad. And as for the music in the movie... the players didn't think about the music, but to play as fast as freaking possible. It was pretty interesting the first few tunes, but after a while I realized how mechanical and monotonous they were playing. It was like listening to someone practice scales. I felt cheated when I left the cinema... cheated of nearly 2 hours. One more thing... the movie lacked coherence and was pretty flat altogether.

By the way... Even though Karate Kid isn't a very deep movie, I think its a whole lot more convincing than this one.

3/10

I'm going to keep this comment short.

This is the best Thai movie I've seen thus far. I am half Thai, and born in the US. I often seek out Thai movies to try to get a little closer to my heritage, which is difficult in the States. This was a poignant, well-written story, which touched my heart. I have seen several Thai movies in the past three years. I won't name them, but they were filled with violence, gratuitous sex, and more than enough foul language. Yes, foul Thai language. The Overture is funny without the crude language, and is a heartwarming trek through Sorn's life. If you are a fellow Thai, or are interested in Thai culture, especially its music, this is a must-see. I'm definitely going to try to obtain a copy of this movie for my DVD library.

An excellent biographical representation of a great musician. It is important to note some of the quotes that relate to the importance of keeping traditional music if a culture considers itself civilized. This may be a hint for we Americans to remember. I knew nothing of the instruments played in the movie. However, it surely held my interest and has encouraged me to do some research on them. Some of the scenery is so beautiful that it makes you want to make travel plans. More information on the musicians in the movie would be of interest. It is easy to understand why this movie won awards and nominations for awards. More movies showing the cultural side of Thailand will be welcomed in my home.

I am proud that the new generation has produced a great movie like Hom Rong. Thai people should be glad that there is at least a group of people who celebrate our beautiful culture and our unique way of life that is calm, beautiful, contemplative, and modest. The movie brings out the distinct character of Thai civilization. Hom Rong has romance but is not dirty, Thai history that is both real and engaging, music that is both original and creative, and actors and actress who portray appropriately the unique Thai spirit and temperament that are hard to find in the present.

It is sad that there are still so many Thai people who have never had an opportunity to touch the beauty of the lifestyle of past Thai generations. Many have ignored being Thai and appreciate only Western art without learning both before judging them.