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I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.

everything you have heard about this movie is true.

Ok... Let's be honest. It cannot be the best movie but is quite enjoyable. The movie has the potential to develop a great plot for future movies

The film never slows down or bores, plunging from one harrowing sequence to the next.

I can understand why this film received rave reviews in Thailand and among the Thais in the US. The sets, the costumes, the battle scenes are exquisite. There are many scenes that show activity of daily living in Thailand in the olden days. Many of those are quite rare these days. It's very good from a historical and cultural point of view. It's the best efforts in Thai cinematography I've seen thus far and much better than a lot of junk that comes out of Hollywood.However, as an entertainment, it's quite lacking. I agree with some comments here that the acting is wooden and the story line disjointed. I do think it will do very well on the History Channel, or as a television series. In time, I hope acting, story lines, and editing in Thai movies will improve and deserve a second look.

This film boasts itself at being the most expensive in Thai Film history, I'm sure the king has propositioned more expensive pieces. From beginning to end, it is a true historical spectacle filled with everything you would ever want to see in a movie. Well, everything except for nude women, speaking for us men. I learned a lot about the Thai people through watching this film. I also learned a lot about the strength of Thai women. Although I first saw this film under the "Francis Ford Coppola Presents" title, it's US release is only surpassed by the Thai release. The costumes, choreography, and action are incredible, how nice to see battles without CGI. The performances are intriguing and captured with emotion and pride. Can I say anything bad about it. I was disappointed to learn that the composer was US based. The music adds lots to the film, it would have been nice to keep it local though. Anywho, check out this epic. I recently watched it with a friend who complained of the Thai nasally voice. If this gets to you then maybe pass. I however like their tones and language.

This is a very appealing film for dreamy people easily stirred by beautifully exotic costumes, some compellingly exotic actresses and a few scenes of relentless brutality. The story is complex (and at times downright bewildering) but fascinating, taking place in many places and involving many characters. We get a heavy dose of intrigue, assassination plots, adultery, regicide and betrayal spanning a dozen or so years in the heart of medieval siam (now thailand). By virtue of just that, the movie is worthwhile. But the sometimes dreary, monotone delivery of lines makes the film feel like it was dragging. Though I don't understand a word of thai, the dialogue seemed annoyingly but frequently devoid of sentiment. With sizable patience and curiosity though, this movie can be a rewarding experience.

If you're feeling bored by the #1 or the #21 film on the weekly boxoffice reports, this flick will be something out of the ordinary. There's a great deal about Thailand and its history that is unfamiliar to me, and many of you. The look, the culture, the sounds are all a bit new. Unexpected things keep turning up on the screen. Some of them like the acting and editing take a little time to get use to, but eventually things start to look and sound familiar, especially if you know your Shakespeare and European history. This is a story of warring kingdoms, of nobles and ladies scheming and killing for power, of lovers true and false, of honor and betrayal, and a little bit of humor tossed in to lighten things up. There's plenty of dead people, but one of the most moving scenes, the execution of a young king is at first a little strange and incongrously funny. In the space of a few minutes it turns cold and terrifying without ever showing a drop of blood.Now I wonder if some Western director is going to steal the whole plot for a story that will be more familiar to Americans, something historical or maybe a science fiction trilogy.