Too much of everything

Just what I expected

A film with more than the usual spoiler issues. Talking about it in any detail feels akin to handing you a gift-wrapped present and saying, "I hope you like it -- It's a thriller about a diabolical secret experiment."

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

I watched this film because I read that Pee Mak is the highest grossing film in Thailand and I had never seen a Thai film before so I am curious. After reading some positive reviews, I had high expectation for the film.1) My main concern is that the PLOT IS TOO SLOW AND SIMPLE. I even fast forwarded through some parts and felt bored throughout the movie. The plot feels like it is going around in circles and around the same topic. Only the beginning and the end have plot progression; the middle is drag-y. The plot twists that the director put in are comical but are trivial and not well-executed; overall, the plot is straightforward and too simplistic.2) This FILM IS FUNNY. I laughed out loud for some parts and I think the four friends are hilarious. Even in the most serious parts, the director managed to make it amusing.3) The ROMANCE WAS NOT EFFECTIVE. I understand that this film is a blend of romance, horror, and comedy so romance is not supposed to be the focus. But the romance seems under-developed and the main couples' characters are not developed enough for the viewers to really care about them. That makes the romance unconvincing. I am usually emotional when it comes to romances but this failed to make me feel anything.4) JUST THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF HORROR FOR A SCAREDY CAT LIKE ME. I was afraid that it would give me nightmares, but it turned out to be not scary at all. It does have enough suspense to make me nervous (good), but the suspense always leads up to something funny (good too).Overall: I AM VERY DISAPPOINTED overall because I found the movie to be boring for the most part. But the humor aspect of it saved it from being a total disappointment. I generally do not recommend this film, but if you are watching just for its slapstick comedy, I would say go for it!

Pee mak Phrakanong was a movie that was surprisely good. The Director managed to have a nice mix of Comedy, Romance and Horror. It wasn't too much of anything.I think you have to get adapted to the Thai humor. It is completely different compared western comedies, but I must admit that I can appreciate the Thai humor more than nowadays.The movie didn't have way too much romance and the horror part was good. It wasn't the best horror or romance movie you'll probably have watched, but this three genre's are making it into a great movie. One of the better ones for me in 2013.

I watched this movie yesterday along with some new friends in Singapore,and this is the first Thai movie I have watched.I had watched the trailer of Pee Mak and thought I should watch it and boy,I was in for a treat as it turned out to be an amazing movie.What I liked the most about the movie is the perfect combination of horror and comedy.Its not like "scary movies" where the ghost is also funny and all.There is time where you are terrified with the horrific events but then the movie takes you to the opposite end of those emotions by putting some genuine comedy around it.I repeat,I quite liked how perfect the combination is.The stupidity of the boy characters and how well those characters are played out bring a lot of laughter (with tears in my case) is brilliant.And there is drama, some tiny plots that goes quite well with the story,and human emotions of love which does not want to let go of love even after death.This movie is highly recommended if you like to laugh a lot, and missing it just because you are not a fan of horror movies or Thai movies in common, would be a big miss.

This is another movie that you will best enjoy if you know less of it. The more you know of the details and events in the movie, the less you will enjoy. So don't read reviews of those who gave the full story away. The comedy appears too rowdy or overdone to me, but most audience will like it. The horror part is well done too but I find the romance part the best, very touching. So it's like watching 3 nice movies of different genre for the price of one. I enjoyed those twists as the film goes along. Very intelligently done. The male lead, probably the best-looking actor today put away his good look and proved that he can act well. Don't miss the end credit parts where they show in a small screen. There are many scenes there that continues after the movie end. They may use it as a sequel since the movie was so successful in Thailand and most neighbouring countries. Don't miss it. I give it 9 because I watch the movie without knowing much.