13: Game of Death
by Chukiat Sakveerakul
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Actor: Achita Sikamana, Krissada Terrence, Namfon Pakdee, Nattapong Arunnate, Sarunyu WongkrachangDirector: Chukiat Sakveerakul
Brand: WEI
Cinematographer: Chitti Urnorakankij
Writer: Chukiat Sakveerakul
Producer: Prachya Pinkaew
Producer: Sita Vosbein
Producer: Somsak Techaratanaprasert
Producer: Sukanya Vongsthapat
Writer: Eakasit Thairatana
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); English (Original Language); Thai (Original Language); English (Dubbed)
Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
Picture Format: 1.66:1
Running Time: 114 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2008-03-11
Audience Rating: Unrated
Model: 81109
Studio: Weinstein Company
Product features:
- Intense thriller about a man who is given the chance to complete 13 challenges for the chance to win $100 million. The challenges get more and more intense, dangerous and grotesque. At what point would you draw the line and give up $100 million? Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: HORROR Rating: NR Age: 796019811095 UPC: 796019811095 Manufacturer No: 81109
DVD Reviews of 13: Game of Death
DVD Review: What would YOU do for a million dollars?
Summary: 4 Stars
I must say, When I brought this movie home last night, I thought I was just getting another horror movie rental, but I was pleasantly surprised by the psychological thriller known as 13: Game of Death. It presents us with a question: what would you be willing to do for money?
The film starts off pretty slow - we're introduced to a man known as Chad or Chit (this depends if you watch the movie in English or Thai) and he's having a run of bad luck. His bank account is seriously overdrawn, his girlfriend has no more interest in him, and as the last straw, he's gotten fired from his job.
When all seems lost, Chad gets a mysterious call on his cell phone. Apparently someone has been watching him for a long time and has chosen him to compete in a special game. The caller offers Chad a chance to change his life - if he completes 13 tasks set before him, he will be rewarded with one million dollars.
However, if he decides to stop, Chad will lose all the money he has earned and will be left with nothing.
At first, Chad has no problems with the challenges that are presented to him. Over time, however, they get increasingly difficult - physically, mentally, and morally. Chad realizes that there is something else going on behind this game...the task master seems to be setting up challenges which bring back memories Chad thought he had buried forever.
Before the night is over, Chad will have to face all of his worst inner fears in his pursuit of the final cash prize.
Will 13 be his lucky number?
I feel 13: Game of Death succeeds on a number of levels. It serves as a taut thriller, keeping us guessing as to what Chad's next task will be. Each challenge is designed to provoke a morally questionable response from Chad, very similar to the delivery of traps in the Saw film series.
I also found myself wondering what I would be willing to do for a million dollars. There are some tasks I could do without breaking a sweat, other tasks would leave me feeling guilty for years. Surprisingly, there's quite a bit of humor thrown throughout the movie, and while it is surprisingly light on gore; it still manages to entertain and captivate our attentions.
13: Game of Death is a clever morality tale hidden in a horror/thriller film. Sure, we'd all like to have the gold ring, enough money to solve all our problems. Unfortunately, money like this doesn't come without a steep price to pay - and Chad will be finding out just how high that price is.
This film definitely makes an excellent rental, but if you're a fan of movies like Saw, Seven (New Line Platinum Series), or foreign films like Oldboy, I highly recommend this for ownership.
The only reason I didn't give this movie 5 stars is because of the film's pacing and the misleading cover. The cover, in my opinion, will not entice people to buy it, it will lead them further down the shelves. As a foreign film, there is no American advertising to speak of...so the only way 13: Game of Death will get seen is by positive word of mouth.
Spread the word, folks.
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