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[Marksamui]

Saw the film Bangkok Dangerous last night as wondered if anyone knew:

1 What is the name of and where is the resturant that he goes for a Thai meal with the deaf girl is?
2 Where is the cave temple that he goes to with the Thai girl?

Anyone who has seen the film should know where I am talking about.

Thanks

[oevna]

Marksamui, on 2009-02-15 22:59:33, said:

Saw the film Bangkok Dangerous last night as wondered if anyone knew:

1 What is the name of and where is the resturant that he goes for a Thai meal with the deaf girl is?
2 Where is the cave temple that he goes to with the Thai girl?

Anyone who has seen the film should know where I am talking about.

Thanks

I have seen the movie and I know what you are talking about.  I think it would be difficult to find out the restaurant location, but the cave temple should be possible.  I have seen something similar near Khao Yai in Nakhorn Ratchasrima province.  I'll see what I can find.

[aussiejosh]

I saw them filming it in the witches tavern on thong lor about 2 years ago, I remember they made a huge fuss because Nicholas Cage was there... I haven't bothered seeing the movie yet but maybe thats it.

[Marksamui]

aussiejosh, on 2009-02-16 15:03:13, said:

I saw them filming it in the witches tavern on thong lor about 2 years ago, I remember they made a huge fuss because Nicholas Cage was there... I haven't bothered seeing the movie yet but maybe thats it.

Just googled Witches Tavern and I don't think that is the one. The resturant looked to be on the edge of a lake (maybe the river?).

BTW - the movie is pretty good. I enjoyed it.

[oevna]

I believe the cave temple scene was filmed at Tham Kao Luang in Petchaburi.

There is a comment about this picture suggesting that it is the location, and the picture looks right, from my recollection.  I'll keep looking.

[Digitalman]

Is the movie  good?

Edited by Digitalman, 2009-02-16 14:21:24.

[oevna]

Digitalman, on 2009-02-15 23:21:04, said:

Is the movie  good?

I don't think it won any awards, but I enjoyed it!  A little cheesy, but not too bad.  It had enough action to make up for it, and the plot was decent.  Plus, the appeal of having been filmed in Thailand.

EDIT - To add to my previous post about the location of the cave temple being Tham Khao Luang: successive Google searches suggest that this is correct.  You can also search for the location name in Thai script with the movie title for a few Thai language search hits.

Search for: ถ้ำเขาหลวงBangkok Dangerous

Edited by oevna, 2009-02-16 14:53:42.

[aussiejosh]

I should watch it just cause its in Thailand and i love Thailand.

[oevna]

aussiejosh, on 2009-02-15 23:51:13, said:

I should watch it just cause its in Thailand and i love Thailand.

That's basically why I watched it!

[polecat]

To my mind, THIS is the only movie that really captures the true essenceof Bangkok.

[slackula]

Digitalman, on 2009-02-16 14:21:04, said:

Is the movie  good?

It's got Nic Cage in it!!! Of course it's not good, when has he starred in a good movie? He is the most over-rated ham in Hollywood. The guy is an idiot with family connections

[jtp]

polecat, on 2009-02-16 15:44:06, said:

To my mind, THIS is the only movie that really captures the true essenceof Bangkok.

Easily the greatest movie ever(No,not BKK Dangerous,polecats film)

[bangkokrick]

aussiejosh, on 2009-02-16 14:03:13, said:

I saw them filming it in the witches tavern on thong lor about 2 years ago, I remember they made a huge fuss because Nicholas Cage was there... I haven't bothered seeing the movie yet but maybe thats it.

I can confirm that some of it was filmed in the Witches Tavern on Thonglor. My mate saw them filming.

Cheers, Rick

[Samuian]

Digitalman, on 2009-02-16 14:21:04, said:

Is the movie  good?

Cheap - to pathetic - I think.... cheap action, shoot, bang, bang, bang... thing not a real nerve wrecking "no clue till the end"  plot, pretty obvious!

Wouldn't want to watch it again...

[Miserere]

This documentary style film show to great effect what a contract killer goes through in planning his assinations.

Its very accurate and frightening.

The temple cave scene was actually a reconstruction filmed later and made at the famous Pinewood Shepperton James Bond studies in Borehamwood near London.

[Thairish]

I ate at a place on Kaset-Nawamin Road called Lake Hill and it's similar to the restaurant in the film, but not sure if it is the same location. Actually around that area there are quite a few restaurants built over lakes.

Edited by Thairish, 2009-02-16 19:13:25.

[losworld]

Digitalman, on 2009-02-16 15:21:04, said:

Is the movie  good?

Terrible movie.  I won't get into details beyond saying the script was weak, the direction was weak and the editing haphazard.  Cage himself is okay and the potential was there for a much more interesting film.

[DC1066]

I watched it a couple of nights ago.

It's not a classic, but I enjoyed it location spotting and my wife enjoyed it because it gave her the chance to see Thai actors and Thai food hmmmm.

Has anyone seen the original Thai version? I keep meaning to get hold of a copy.

[tw25rw]

I might go and see it just out of interest in Bangkok (I also like Man with the Golden Gun for this reason) but really can't bear Nicholas Cage!

[Miserere]

An interesting and previously unknown fact was that the 'floating market' chase scene was actually filmed in St Ives in Cornwall and local residents from two nearby Thai restaurants were used as extras. Fruit from the local Sumerfield store store was used though no durian could be found.

[Chaimai]

losworld, on 2009-02-16 19:27:21, said:

Digitalman, on 2009-02-16 15:21:04, said:

Is the movie good?

Terrible movie. I won't get into details beyond saying the script was weak, the direction was weak and the editing haphazard. Cage himself is okay and the potential was there for a much more interesting film.

Agree. Weak, but harmless. Entertainment value 5//10 (maybe 6/10 because of the special interest in Bangkok/Thailand)

[BaliHai]

Marksamui, on 2009-02-16 13:59:33, said:

Saw the film Bangkok Dangerous last night as wondered if anyone knew:

1 What is the name of and where is the resturant that he goes for a Thai meal with the deaf girl is?
2 Where is the cave temple that he goes to with the Thai girl?

Anyone who has seen the film should know where I am talking about.

Thanks

If your talking about the restaurant when he is eating tom yum and sweating the name is Nathong Seafood Restaurant.... Huay-Kwang. That is one of my favorite seafood places in Bkk, I go there all the time. It is next to the Pornsiri Driving Range...

[Alpinist]

I have seen the resturant you talking about, the one with the live music and a pond with sort of white terraces or something, i think I saw it not in Soi Ari but some within that area, im sure if you just google it you will find it.

google is your friend.

[oevna]

All you people hating on this movie are just movie snobs!

[MiG16]

moving this to the pub and entertainment section