So me, Angela and a couple of Thai friends decided to go out to Robinson's to see a movie. I was so excited--my first movie viewing in Thailand; the previews, popcorn, soda, excitement and entertainment rolled into one!
It actually went more like this:
So first we meet a friend who we didn't know was coming until last minute. He ended up being a very polite, nice guy. We get to Robinson's and eat an early dinner knowing that the movie would run until late. So after purchasing our tickets we wait for the few minutes before the film. Then finally it is time and we sit down in our theater, awaiting the movie. Quickly the advertisements start rolling and among them is the King's anthem which I was well prepared for having heard about it. So I stand up for it and the movie clip playing was very well done but a little too propagandist for me.
So that is all well, but from the very first seen taking place in 'picturesque'
Vietnam, we are introduced to a group of quirky actors who all coming from their various fields of celebrityhood to make this 'horrid' remake of a Vietnam war movie which within the first 5 min shows guts flying, choice words being spurted and strong themes. While I would have been slightly uncomfortable seeing such a movie, it was even more horrifying being with Thais (known for their more reserved side) to watch such strong themed and inappropriate-joke laden film.
After watching it, our friends had some questions for us, either some explanations of jokes that didn't translate or some slang. We didn't really discuss the culture differences or similarities of the films, but it was clear with the jokes where they needed explanation that there needed to be a background knowledge of American culture in order for the joke to come across as funny. It is also interesting in that way to see what we as an entire culture would find amusing and why, when explaining it, you start to question why you thought it was funny.
Overall going to the movies was fun, funny, horrifying and in no way lacking in popcorn and culture crossings.
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