The Kick (2011)

After the son foils an attempt to steal a priceless Thai artifact, the family becomes national heroes and the target of revenge by the criminal gang whose robbery they stopped.

Director:

Prachya Pinkaew

Writers:

Jong-suk Lee (screenplay), Prachya Pinkaew (story),

Stars:

Jae-hyeon Jo, Ji-won Ye, Petchtai Wongkamlao

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Jae-hyeon Jo	...	Moon (as Cho Jae Hyun)
Ji-won Ye	...	Yoon
Petchtai Wongkamlao	...	Mum (as Phetthai Vongkumlao)
JeeJa Yanin	...	Wawa (as Jija Yanin Mitananda)
Tae-joo Na	...	Tae Yang (as Taejoo)
Kyung-suk Kim	...	Tae Mi (as K Kim)
Kwan-hun Lee	...	Suck Doo
Yi-roo Kim	...	Suck Doo's Female Guard
Thanathep Sucharitchan	...	Typhoon
Jamruen Somboon	...	Jack
Sumret Muengput	...	X
Sarawoot Kumsorn	...	Tai
Sintushet Babphasuay	...	Suk Doo's Guard #1
Nipon Jitkert	...	Suck Doo's Guard #2
Narongrit Pomphu	...	Suck Doo's Guard #3

Storyline

A Korean family made up of taekwondo experts moves to Thailand, where they set up a taekwondo gym. However, one member of the family, Taeju, wants to become a famous pop singer instead. The family becomes famous after stopping treasure robbers.

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Plot Keywords:

taekwondo | thailand | korean | gym | korean family | 

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Taglines:

Martial Arts Action As Never Seen Before!

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Genres:

Action | Sport

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for martial arts violence throughout

Details

Official Sites:

Official site [kr]

Country:

Thailand South Korea

Language:

Thai Korean

Release Date:

2 April 2013 (USA)

Box Office

Budget:

$3,500,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Baa-Ram-Ewe, Bangkok Film Studio, Kick Company

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"The Truth of Life"
Performed by ZE:A

User Reviews

The Kick - A treat To Martial Art Lovers from Prachya Pinkaew

Moon is a Taekwondo master migrates from South Korea to Thailand with his five family members.

One day, Moon's family encounters a group of treasure thieves on the street, and are soon involved in a fight with them. With their impressive martial art skills, Moon's family is able to defeat the thieves and take back the stolen treasure. Pom, the leader of the gang, is the only one to escape and threatens revenge.

Moon's family becomes more popular in the public eye, not knowing when or where Pom will get his revenge.

The actions scenes are top-notch as always you see in any Prachya Pinkaew film. However, this lacks in the story and screenplay part. The comic relief is an advantage amongst the fast paced punches and kicks. Special mention to Tae-joo Na (Tae Yang), Kyung-suk Kim (Tae Mi ) and Jeeja Yamin (Wawa from Chocolate -2008, she has already impressed with her martial arts skills).

It really creates havoc when comes to fights and will keep up you engaged if you really love these kinds of films.

You need to watch it to the credits and you will know the real hard work of these actors.

Recommended for all action lovers. My Vote 6/10