mbl-82007
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I didn't particularly like this movie. Now, to be fair, this type of film isn't exactly my favorite. There were even some redeeming qualities to it.
For example, I appreciated the script. The dialogue was quick-witted, quirky, and fun to follow along with. I also really enjoyed the general plot, as it was familiar. I appreciated this movie as a nostalgic reminder of the crime movies I used to watch with my grandmother as a child. As with similar movies, I grew to adore the lovable protagonists and even root for their success.
On the other hand, several aspects of the movie were tedious and a little disappointing. While I enjoyed some of the quick and smart dialogue, some of the English subtitles simply flashed on the screen too quickly for me to fully absorb. This left me with a somewhat fuzzy understanding of some of the more nitpicky aspects of the movie. Also, the movie seemed to drag on a little longer than necessary. I found myself hoping the movie would come to an end sooner rather than later.
Overall, I did enjoy the movie, just not enough to watch it again!
For example, I appreciated the script. The dialogue was quick-witted, quirky, and fun to follow along with. I also really enjoyed the general plot, as it was familiar. I appreciated this movie as a nostalgic reminder of the crime movies I used to watch with my grandmother as a child. As with similar movies, I grew to adore the lovable protagonists and even root for their success.
On the other hand, several aspects of the movie were tedious and a little disappointing. While I enjoyed some of the quick and smart dialogue, some of the English subtitles simply flashed on the screen too quickly for me to fully absorb. This left me with a somewhat fuzzy understanding of some of the more nitpicky aspects of the movie. Also, the movie seemed to drag on a little longer than necessary. I found myself hoping the movie would come to an end sooner rather than later.
Overall, I did enjoy the movie, just not enough to watch it again!
I wouldn't give this movie any awards, but it was zany and fun and a great stress-reliever. The shenanigans of the protagonists were nonsensical and bizarre, something that reminds me very much of several American films. These include "Step Brothers," "Black Sheep," and "Due Date," among many others. What these movies all have in common is ridiculous antics mixed with a little bit of heart.
As goofy as it was, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Any movie that can put a genuine smile on my face and make me laugh is a pretty good movie.
As a side note, I attempted to watch this movie without looking at the English subtitles. From my limited knowledge of Chinese, I was able to keep up with the plot to an extent. In fact, I think it made the movie that much more enjoyable. However, I definitely missed some aspects of the movie simply from a lack of understanding key words and phrases. For this reason, "Lost in Thailand," reminded me of watching movies as a kid. While I didn't understand exactly what was going on at every moment because of the language barrier, I was still able to appreciate certain aspects of the plot.
As goofy as it was, I thoroughly enjoyed this film. Any movie that can put a genuine smile on my face and make me laugh is a pretty good movie.
As a side note, I attempted to watch this movie without looking at the English subtitles. From my limited knowledge of Chinese, I was able to keep up with the plot to an extent. In fact, I think it made the movie that much more enjoyable. However, I definitely missed some aspects of the movie simply from a lack of understanding key words and phrases. For this reason, "Lost in Thailand," reminded me of watching movies as a kid. While I didn't understand exactly what was going on at every moment because of the language barrier, I was still able to appreciate certain aspects of the plot.
This was a beautiful movie. While i didn't have any previous knowledge of the topics in this movie, I still felt connected to it. I felt as if many of the struggles of the characters are similar to struggles that people in the US have faced.
This was a very timely movie for me. Even though I'm not in the active military, I could related, to some extent, to the internal, emotional hardships of the characters. For example, A big theme of the movie is the struggle of transitioning from the innocence of an adolescent mindset to the mindset of an adult that begins to understand the sorrows, travesties, and desires of the world.
Throughout the movie, I found myself thinking of times where my own worldview has been shaped, molded, and refined. It makes the world feel a little smaller and more cohesive when you realize that human emotions are universal, and that people from all over the world, with many different beliefs, lifestyles, and motivations, feel anger, love, and disappointment all the same.
This was a very timely movie for me. Even though I'm not in the active military, I could related, to some extent, to the internal, emotional hardships of the characters. For example, A big theme of the movie is the struggle of transitioning from the innocence of an adolescent mindset to the mindset of an adult that begins to understand the sorrows, travesties, and desires of the world.
Throughout the movie, I found myself thinking of times where my own worldview has been shaped, molded, and refined. It makes the world feel a little smaller and more cohesive when you realize that human emotions are universal, and that people from all over the world, with many different beliefs, lifestyles, and motivations, feel anger, love, and disappointment all the same.