Review of Bang Rajan (2000) by Dwain P — 24 Oct 2010
"Bang Rajan" tells the story of a Thai village's epic, if ultimately futile, five-month stand-off with the invading Burmese army in 1765. Like most Thai films, "Bang Rajan" benefits from a high action quotient.
Its battle sequences are gruesome. It also suffers, unfortunately, from another common element in Asian action cinema: the sentimental subplot that is destined to end in tragedy. Here we get to watch two loving couples that we just know are going to die long before they do go through their annoying romantic paces, slowing the film down considerably.
"Bang Rajan" would be a much better film if it were 20 to 30 minutes shorter. That said, it's still effective.
This review of Bang Rajan (2000) was written by Dwain P on 24 Oct 2010.
Bang Rajan has generally received positive reviews.
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