Compelling Thai action film from Danny Pang (one of the Pang brothers noted for his work in the THE EYE); unfortunately the film is not (yet) available with English subtitles, so much of the nuances of back story and characterization are lost on viewing in the Thai language, but the basic action is simple enough to follow. Young man decides to end it all by jumping off a tall building; before he does so, he confronts a young woman doing the same thing. They talk each other out of it and decide they have nothing to lose, so they go on a major crime spree. The story becomes something of a THELMA AND LOUISE story. The most compelling thing about the film, aside from the effective directorial style, is the actress Fresh (Arisara Wongchalee) who debuts in the role as the young woman. Fresh is not only mindbogglingly gorgeous, especially in the variety of wardrobes and wigs she wears in the role, she gives a first rate performance as Gogo, the troubled young woman who goads Somchai (the young man) into his life of crime but rejects his advances. Poor lad.
Review of Neung buak neung pen soon
