Movie: Joe (Nicolas Cage) is an ice-cold contract killer, carrying out his ‘jobs' with the utmost precision. He heads to Bangkok fur a multiple hit, but things take a turn for the worse, and he soon finds himself on the hit-list.

Televisions.com thinks:

A not-so-convincing remake of the
original Far Eastern thriller.

Movie Details:

Blu-ray: Bangkok Dangerous

Length: 99 minutes

Genre: Action thriller

Studio: Highlight

Cast: Nicolas Cage, Philip Waley, Charlie Yeung

Director: Oxide & Danny Pang

Rating: R (USA), 18 (U.K.), FSK 18 (Germany)

Released: 2009

Picture Format: 1.85:1 (1080p/24 Hz)

Soundtracks: DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 (German), DTS-HD High Resolution 5.1 (English)

PICTURE QUALITY:
A deliberately mucky look - harsh contrasts, a strong blue tint, and - at times - a very gritty image. Sharpness and detail reach an attractive, but not especially good, level.

(6 out of 10 points)

SOUND QUALITY:
Excellent - disco scenes never sounded better! The effects in the background are convincing, despite lacking prominence.

(9 out of 10 points)

BONUS MATERIAL:
An alternate ending (8:52), interviews (35:47), a look behind the scenes (9:43), a making of (13:32), and info pages.

(5 out of 10 points)