Headshot (2011 film)
| Headshot | |
|---|---|
Apisit Opasaimlikit | |
| Cinematography | Chankit Chamnivikaipong |
| Edited by | Patamanadda Yukol |
| Music by | Vichaya Vatanasapt |
Release date |
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Running time | 105 minutes |
| Country | Thailand |
| Language | Thai |
Headshot (
Apisit Opasaimlikit
.
Headshot premiered at the
Best Foreign Language Oscar at the 85th Academy Awards, but did not make the final shortlist.[3]
Premise
A cop-turned-hitman is struck in the head by a bullet, inverting his vision and causing him to see the world upside down.
Cast
- Nopachai Chaiyanam as Tul (as Nopporn Chaiyanam)
- Sirin Horwangas Rin
- Chanokporn Sayoungkul as Joy / Tiwa
- Apisit Opasaimlikitas Torpong
- Kiat Punpiputt as Dr. Suang (as Krerkkiat Punpiputt)
- Theeradanai Suwannahom as Tin
Reception
Rob Nelson of Variety called the film "convoluted" and referred to "the upside-down point-of-view shots" as "gimmicky", and wrote that "the pic's pleasures remain almost solely in the cinematographic realm."[2] Marc Savlov of The Austin Chronicle called the film "gorgeous to look at" and praised it for "[reinventing] the standard noir tropes", though he indicated a preference for Last Life in the Universe, a previous effort by director Ratanaruang.[4]
See also
- List of submissions to the 85th Academy Awards for Best Foreign Language Film
- List of Thai submissions for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film
References
- ^ Fischer, Russ (27 October 2011). "'Headshot' Trailer: An Upside-Down Thai Thriller". /Film. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ a b Nelson, Rob (28 September 2011). "Headshot". Variety. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
- ^ "Thailand targets Oscars with Headshot". Film Business Asia. 24 September 2012. Retrieved 24 September 2012.
- ^ Savlov, Marc (9 October 2012). "DVD Watch". The Austin Chronicle. Retrieved 13 June 2020.
External links
- Headshot at IMDb
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