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Sars Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis
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Manufacturer: Discotek Media
Starring: Suthep Po-ngam, Supakorn Kitsuwon, Phintusuda Tunphairao, Lene Christensen, Naowarat Yuktanan
Directed By: Taweewat Wantha
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Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: DVD
Brand: Ryko Distribution
EAN: 0875707001021
Format: Color
Label: Discotek Media
Manufacturer: Discotek Media
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Discotek Media
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2006-08-15
Running Time: 95
Studio: Discotek Media
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
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The next SARS outbreak will be drastically worse due to a mutation in the virus that turns infected people into flesh craving zombies! With the world in the deadly grip of a global epidemic Thailand is proud to proclaim that they are the only virus free nation in Asia. However the virus manages to infiltrate Thailand's quarantine and spread quickly through an apartment building. As the number of infected continues to rise its up to a sword wielding hero to venture into the building and battle the undead.This movie has it all! Hot schoolgirls wielding axes? Check! Zombie babies? Check! Giant zombie snake? Check! Zombie ravers? You betcha! A zombie comedy in the in the tradition of Shaun of the Dead starring Supakorn Kitsuwan (Tears of the Black Tiger) and Suthep Po-ngam (Killer Tattoo). This is the best Asian zombie film since Versus!Format: DVD MOVIE Genre:Â HORROR Rating:Â RP UPC:Â 875707001021 Manufacturer No:Â 10
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Summary: Hilarious offbeat zombie comedy from Thailand
Comment: I knew that Thailand was churning out some of the best horror films of the last few years, and now Khun krabii hiiroh, better known as SARS Wars (aka SARS Wars: Bangkok Zombie Crisis) gives me all the proof I need to declare that Thai cinema is easily the hottest thing around. I wouldn't call Bangkok the new Hollywood, but certainly there is a great deal to be excited about when you're talking about Thai cinema. Japan, South Korea, and even Bollywood had better keep an eye on their rear view mirrors. Maybe you're thinking that any movie from Thailand must be some kind of highly conservative, mind numbingly boring drama about rural life with computerized credits being the closest thing you get to special effects - if so, you couldn't be more wrong. SARS Wars delivers ample amounts of blood, a couple of bodacious babes, some pretty racy scenes, and one comic moment after another, going places that even Shaun of the Dead failed to trod in all its zombie comedy goodness (and don't go calling SARS Wars a Shaun rip-off, either, as both films were released in 2004).
The film starts off with a Thai Minister proudly declaring Thailand the only Asian country absolutely free of the SARS virus - bad mistake. Thanks to one little insect, a luxury hotel in the heart of town soon finds itself the center of an outbreak of SARS 4 virus. Unlike its cousins in the SARS family, SARS 4 isn't satisfied with merely killing people - it turns them into zombies after they're dead. Zombies are the last thing on pretty schoolgirl Liu's (Phintusuda Tunphairao) mind, as she finds herself held captive in one of those hotel rooms after having been kidnapped (in a wholly unique way, I must add). Her father has compelled Master Thep (Suthep Po-ngam) to help rescue her, and he has sent his top student Khun (Supakorn Kitsuwon) to do the job. By the time Khun arrives on the scene, the SARS 4 infection has already begun to run amuck throughout the building. To save his Lady, he'll have to battle her evil kidnappers as well as hordes of super-zombies (these things are a lot faster than your average Romero Shamblers) and get out of the guarded, quarantined structure before government forces blow it (and its SARS 4 victims) to kingdom come. His only allies are Master Thep and a really hot government scientist more than eager to test out her anti-virus on the infected. I would definitely want Dr. Diana (Lene Christensen) on my side in a zombie crisis. Heck, I'd gladly take a "Stop Virus Bullet" in the head, having seen the sexy way she has of helping a guy recover.
SARS Wars dares to answer questions that most zombie movies are afraid to ask. For instance, what if a giant snake became zombified? Better yet, what would happen if a very pregnant woman was turned into a zombie? Let's just say that you'd better be sure you have fresh new batteries for your Green Freeze Sword - and your remote control. And be prepared to hold on to your knickers (and your lunch) for one of the most shocking twists you've ever seen.
The only thing that flows more freely than blood in this film is the comedy. And, lest you think Thailand is just now emerging from some sort of cultural vacuum, I think you'll be amazed at all of the movie and pop culture references this film brings to bear. Yes, it has its stupid moments (including several references to the fact that it is a movie), and some of the CGI effects do not meet the highest of standards, but that's ok. Actually, something like a good and campy decapitation fits the bill quite nicely here, as anything too realistic wouldn't have been as funny - and make no mistake, funny is what SARS Wars is all about.
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Summary: Draw some scary teeth on your white doctor mask and get ready for some Sars Wars!
Comment: I really don't know how to put in words what I just saw. But I definitely will try!
One day I did a search on `Zombies' on Amazon. And this funny lookin movie pops up. It's called "Sars Wars" so yeah, I HAD to look at it. It's got zombies on the front and Asian dudes with lightsabres and a girl with an axe. I immediately added it to my wish list and about a month later, I just couldn't take it anymore and I had to buy it.
Now I'm no fool. I usually can tell if it's going to be a bad low budget movie or not before I even put it in the player, and I definitely thought this was going to be one, but I HAD to see it. In all honesty, it wasn't that bad at all. I actually laughed pretty hard at some scenes. The production value wasn't to bad either. Film quality wasn't that great, but not that bad either. You can tell it was filmed on a closed set. And the CG that was used was pretty bad, but not the worst I've seen. That's about it for the badness of this movie.
Now onto the good. The story is about a girl of some wealthy man being kidnapped and being held for ransom. If the bad guys don't get their money they are going to rape her with a cucumber dipped in raspberry sauce. Not only that, but the Sars virus has landed on Thailand, the only place that has been free of the virus. And this is Sars version 4. I'm not sure if you've heard of this one yet on CNN, but this is the version that turns humans into evil vampiric looking zombies. They didn't waste money on the zombie makeup, that's for sure. They looked REALLY good (even though they looked a lot like the vampires you'd see in Buffy or Angel). Have I caught your attention at all? Probably not. How about this then. When the kidnappers come to get the girl, they use a hot girl to distract the car carrying her. Then a guy in a big anime lookin bear suit walks out in front of the car. Car hits bear suit guy. Driver gets out and says, `OH NO I HIT A DOG!' (which I immediately started laughing cause he was serious...lol), and then the other guys says , "NO MAN YOU HIT A BEAR!", (lmao). Then a friggin ninja jumps out from a bush and does a pose where the sun is beaming off his sword and then all bad choreographed heck breaks lose. Still haven't gotten your attention? How about a guy trying to kill a bunch of zombies, and then does a John Woo/Chow Yun Fat jump (one of those sideways jumps) and blazing his guns, to only fall into the arms of about 10 zombies. Then he starts to get eaten and his boss tells him to try and only get eaten halfway so he can have sometime to escape! No not yet? How about a sex scene where the guy says he'll give her certain positions like the (I laughed hard at this) "Eat Rice Noodle" (or something like that). She giggles and says "OOOOOOO" as he flys in the air towards her. Noodles are flying everywhere while he's going down on her. Then he stands up and still has a noodle on his chest. I could not believe what I was seeing. It was to dang funny. There were way to many scenes that were funnier than they should've been I think. And one last thing, the gore was GREAT. Sometimes over the top, but it was meant to be.
Now not ALL the scenes are funny. Some are just to out there, and I wonder if it's just me being American that I didn't find all the stuff funny. But I honestly liked this film a lot for what it was. The movie DOES get somewhat bad in some parts, so please make sure you know that before you watch this.
Also there is no nudity because I'm guessing Thai censorship doesn't allow it. I found this out in the movie because they actually make a joke about it.
One other thing I have to say is you HAVE to watch the special features. One of the trailers, Dragon 20000 volts, or something like that, seemed cool. I need to find out more about this movie because it looked interesting. It's black and white, but if felt like a 'Sin City' black and white and it deals with humans and dragons being intertwined and their power being released when you are zapped with electricity. Looked cool. Also make sure you take a glimpse at the music videos. I seriously shook my head and started laughing cause they were so bad they were good (ok maybe not good... lol)
But the best thing about the special features was the Discotek (however you spell it) preview reel. The first minute or so was like a sleazy exploitation film with a naked Asian chick (yes you see a good amount of boobage) shooting people and all kinds of other stuff, while this sweet techno Disco Tech song was being played. And then they kept showing all kinds of other movies and anime. It was all mixed together like some dude just threw a bunch of clips together and he didn't care if they were good or bad or if they really showed you what the movie was about. It was BRILLIANT! I seriously want to see just about every film on that promo reel.
In the end I would say I had a good time with this movie and I was sober and watching it alone. I bet this movie would be an instant classic if you had some friends over and had a few (or a lot) of beers in ya.
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Summary: sars wars
Comment: one of the funniest zombie movies that ever came out of bangkok funny funny funny creative as well as true to the zombie clasics well sort off if you like zombie movies you''ll like this I laughed throught the whole film it was sub'ed though so get your reading glasses unless you can find a dub'd copy and if you do let me know I want one
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Summary: Wild, Gorey, Zombie Slapstick from Thai Monty Python
Comment: Completely Insane!!!
Funniest zombie comedy I've seen since "Return of the Living Dead: Part 2"
This movie was wildly hilarious!!!
It's so silly that it can't help but be hilarious.
And you'll see that right away.
From the gags to the costumes to the ADD pace.
It moves like a hyperactive, Speedy Gonzalez hopped up on rocket-fuel.
And that goes for the sub-titles as well.
They speed by, as the movie races along it's ridiulous path, often leaving some lines totally unreadable.
The gore is magnificent & plentiful.
Once it starts spraying it doesn't stop.
And the zombies look great too!!
The jokes are low-brow, ludicrous, & funny,
often poking fun at its influences, its audience, and itself.
After 2 viewings I gotta admit...
this movie is absurdly rewatchable,
just like Monty Python and the Search for the Holy Grail.
(Imagine that rabbit scene stretched over two hours.)
I couldn't stop laughing the entire movie,
it's still echoing in my chest.
It's stupid, it knows it stupid, and it loves what it is.
If you don't mind wildly ridiculous zombie comedies,
And you want to laugh until you hyperventilate,
This one is a madman. (but it's definitely not for everyone)
So put on your rain-coat and fasten your oxygen mask,
'Cause once the blood starts pouring, you're gonna choke on your own laughter.
MORAL OF THE STORY:
When a movie contains a light-saber battle with a giant zombie snake,
you know you're in for Bangkok Zombie Crisis.
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Summary: Very funny
Comment: If you're in the mood for a different kind of comedy, This is it. The story line stays consistant and moves along nicely. Its not a comedy for children, But an adult with a sense of humor will enjoy this.
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