Only God Forgives - In Theaters July 19th 2013

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From IMDB:
Only God Forgives in an upcoming crime drama thriller movie written and directed by Nicolas Winding Refn. The film is described as a Bangkok-set modern Western that sees a Thai police lieutenant and a gangster settling their differences in a Thai-boxing match. The cast includes Ryan Gosling, Kristin Scott-Thomas, Vithaya Pansringarm and Yayaying. The film should be released sometime in 2013.

Plot:
According to a production synopsis, the film follows Julian, who runs a Thai boxing club as a front organization for his family's drug smuggling operation, as he is forced by his mother Jenna to find and kill the individual responsible for his brother's recent death.

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[Steelknight47]

Finally, I've been waiting forever to see a sneak peek. Also, is that the plot? I thought originally he had to confront The Angel of Vengeance (not his mother) for murdering his brother?

Edit: The synopsis just got updated, so disregard my comment above. At first it stated he had to confront his mother.

 

[Gaveecho]

Sweet, been waiting for some footage of this!

 

[toddly6666]

I didn't even recognize Kristen Scott Thomas in that clip - she's all dolled up!

 

[Noodles]

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[A9X SJ]

Looking forward to this I'll hit the flicks when it's released!

 

[Noodles]

Two new trailers...

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I almost forgot the new poster (click spoiler for the animated gif version)...

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New posters!

 

[Steelknight47]

I'm dying to see this film.

 

[jrsl76]

I'm dying to see this film.

I am as well. It looks awesome.

 

[Blubbinho]

what a great masterpiece. i really love this Movie. Can't wait to get some awesome Steelbooks

 

[kbr1656]

I love the visuals in this, but overall not my favorite.

 

[cooey]

Cannot wait for this, although its got a lot to live up to after Drive I'm sure it won't disappoint

 

[spass]

Same here! Can't wait to see this.
It was showing at my local cinema about a month ago only for a few days but I didn't get the chance to see it.
I know it won't be as good as Drive but on the other hand I know I'll love it. NWR & Gosling, what can possible go wrong!

I'm a huge fan of the director and have been for years.


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[Che]

There are no theaters in my area carrying this, so I randomly searched directv and it is ON DEMAND for $7.99. What the hell. Why not? Just a heads up. I will watch tonight and give my opinion later.

 

[runnersdialzero]

Visually, this movie is really good. But that's all it has going for it. I loved Drive and was eagerly awaiting this one. But it's like a bad Lynch knockoff. Gosling has 22 lines in the whole movie. It's just a bizarre movie.

You can watch this on VOD if you don't want to drive to a theater to watch it

 

[Che]

Yes this movie is all style and no substance. It felt like a cinematographer was given a video camera instead of a kodak. Every scene looks like a picture. Definite letdown. Gosling's first bomb IMO. Oh well. Place beyond Pines steel is out soon.

 

[tridon]

I'm with the last two guys; this was a visually impressive film, but lacked everything else that makes a film good. I just posted my Final Thoughts "review" for it here on the main HDN page.

 

[cooey]

So watched this on BD yesterday (my next review for HDN) and what an absolute let down, possibly the biggest disappointment of the year for me.

Visually it's a stunning film but it's such a mess of a movie.