Posted by Agne Serpytyte. This is why she kills all those who attempt to warn him about the strange situation. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. If "Nang Nak" is indicative of Thai cinema's potential, then I hope we see a lot more of it. I recommend it. The way its told is very soapy. Just confirm how you got your ticket. WHAT THE FUCK ?! Soon the neighbors are warily approaching Mak and asking to have a word with him, but he won't listen and lashes out violently at anyone who suggests that Nak is a ghost. An awesome introduction to the world of Thai ghost stories, much more so than Bangkok Haunted or Lhorn which are both mildly entertaining but nearly devoid of any true cultural significance (save Lhorn's tale of the 'paup') - not to mention their shared lack of scares. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. I really liked this movie even before I got really interested in the Thai culture and people. NANI ?! Please click the link below to receive your verification email. WHAT ?! Nak is pregnant and glowing when Mak is called away from their canal-side house on stilts to fight in one of the many wars that Siam always seemed to be fighting to keep out foreign invaders. Regal Director Nimibutr lays on lots of misty atmosphere and spooky thunderstorms. When he returns home, still recovering from the loss of his best friend in battle as well as a near-fatal chest wound, Mak finally hopes to find peace and quiet with his beloved family. Audience Reviews for Nang Nak. If you want something a little different, foreign, low-key but effective and chilling this one's for you. Call me cultural heathen but this movie bored me. This film has drama competing with the likes of classics like Bichunmoo and Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon. Sidney Poitier’s 7 Most Memorable Performances, All Harry Potter Movies Ranked Worst to Best by Tomatometer. Director Nonzee Nimibutr has created a work of art that I believe will stand the test of time. One of the greatest ghost stories I've ever seen. Hence, convinced that she is still human and not a ghost, she awaits his return from the war even after her death during delivery. Your recently viewed items and featured recommendations, Select the department you want to search in, Reviewed in the United States on May 18, 2013. Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016. "Nang Nak" is one of those extremely rare films that successfully blend romance and genuine drama with horror! Cinemark The film was moving and well produced and gave me new respect for the Thai film induatry which is still fighting for survival in the midst of some of the worst video-piracy in South-East Asia. Great place to start if new to Thai ghost stories! Plus, this version of the DVD contains subtitles on top of other subtitles which is very confusing. Forgot your password? The point is that this film is a serious attempt to do justice to both the original tale and the time period it is set in. Cinemark It’s 101 minutes long, but would have worked better as a short film. Just a sloppily thrown together DVD, that doesn't even have a menu. I had never heard the story of Nang Nak before, and up to that point, everything I knew about Thailand, I learned from the movie 'Ong Bak' (no offence to any Thai readers). But something changed here, too… Friends and neighbors keep telling that Nak died whilst giving birth and that Mak only lives together with the spirits of his wife and child. It was a major event for the Thais, as it truely draws from the art, history, and incredible depth of folklore and tradition ingrained into the Thai culture through this beautiful film. In addition, the rural monks switched between high-level speech and country slang. There are no critic reviews yet for Nang-Nak. Months later, after recuperating To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. I highly recommend this film. Legacy of Lies will be showing here in Singapore on cable 2 weeks from now. Do not expect blood and gore in this film: for it is the nuances and suggestion of horror that make this film great. The percentage of Approved Tomatometer Critics who have given this movie a positive review. Like Ghost, Nang Nak is terribly romantic, positing the theory that true love can't be interrupted by something as insignificant as death. |. Site Map The acting is adequate. Great asian movie. Months later, after recuperating from a serious war injury, Mak returns and is reunited with Nak. Many believe the story is true. Thai people are really wary of ghosts. You can taste the mystical east here. As a love story, Nang Nak really works. It is Director Nonzee Nimibutr's second film. All in flush forest, these two places are part of modern, high-rise Bangkok. | Mak is very reluctant to leave his pregnant wife to go and fight in the war, more particularly because she's expecting their first child. | Mak fights with his friend Prig that dies while Mak is seriously wounded. The photography alone, under Nattawut Kittikhun, is so delicately executed that you would think the film must be printed on rice paper.Though not essential to enjoyment of the movie, it helps to understand that its basis is the Buddhist concept of "Hungry Ghosts," souls that have become so attached to this world that they cannot make the transition to their next incarnation. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. Verified reviews are considered more trustworthy by fellow moviegoers. It's almost like watching an educational National Geographic documentary AND a great movie at the same time! Of course not. While he’s away, she gives birth with strange complications. However, things are not what they seem. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. The legend revolves on the happily married couple Mak (the man) and Nak (the wife) and is set in the second half of the 19th century. Running Time: 101 min. All rights reserved. It is a Thai legend, deep rooted in the nation’s psyche and imagination.