DVD: Legend of Suriyothai

The Legend of Suriyothai. Francis Ford Coppola presents this great story about the actual historical events of the rise of King Mahachakrepat (Prince Thienraja) and how a young woman helped her country during a time of war. Based on real events the story deplics what would other go just to gain power, and other acting selfless and fighting on the front lines for there country.

The newcomber, to the American audience M.L. Piyapas Bhirombhakdi plays Queen Suriyothai. She does a spectacular job in the film from start to end, when she was talking you could relate to her feelings and under stand what and where the story is going. Overall the acting in this film was excellent, I'm surprised that this didn't come to the America Theaters I thought there would be a large group of people would like it.

Story wise, I will admit that at times it could feel drown out and boring but if you watch it to the end you'll understand why they had the scenes of either dialogue or action. I don't know that much about the history of Saim, but from what I have read so far it straight on.

Action in also in the film which is epic from what some of us have seen in film in Lord of the Rings or Troy. The battle scenes where amazing they had a group of twenty or more elephants on screen at once. I thought it was cool on how they controlled and fought on the elephants.

Watching The Legend of Suriyothai is a eye catcher, no that doesn't mean there great CGI or what not, but from costumes to sets they were great. The gold in the crowns, shoes, and other items was greatly detailed. Everything was very believable.

The film is a great historical and leisure film. Do to the American version which is cut up to three hours. The original film in about eight hours. This is everything you can ask for action, romance, betrayal, war, and politics. Some of what the American film indusrty as lack for some time. I would recommend this film to anyone.

DVD

The Legend of Suriyouthai is mastered in High Definition (HD) with 5.1 Dolby Digital Surround Sound, Subtitles in either English or French. The film is also presented in 1.85:1 Anamorphic Widescreen.

The Special Features contain directors Commentary, Deleted Scenes, 'Making Of' Featurette, Poster Artwork Gallery, and a Photo Gallery. Most films that come from over seas rarely have and features for a dvd. The special features on this one are great compared to others like this one. Overall the DVD is a Buy.