The Red Envelope

So Angsty.

Love how they handled Titi ex boyfriend, that guy is A hole, Bk and PP are such an amazing actors, can't stop laughing, because comedy is so good. The true strength of The Red Envelope lies in its ability to evoke a wide range of emotions. It's a film that genuinely makes you laugh and cry, often within the same scene. The moments of shared happiness and playful banter are just as powerful as the scenes of quiet sorrow. This emotional roller coaster is a testament to the script's sincerity and, most importantly, the actors’ skill in portraying a full spectrum of human experience. Through their performances, the film becomes a heartfelt and unforgettable cinematic experience.

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I watched both version.

If you didn't watch the original story:
I think you can like it. It's fun and easy to watch. PP and Bilkin are great actors so obviously it's good. PP and Bilkin's characters are touching and funny.

If you did watch the original story:
I don't think you will hate it, but it's obvioulsy different. The main difference is the lack of developpement of the support character. Which make it hard to get as much as emotionnal as in the original story, for the dad/son relationship. In the original story, the dad show some care for the son throughout story, here he just show care in one sentence at the begining and only at the end.
+ It's not funny to see the only fat character loving so much food. Like.. Please fat people aren't just here to be mocked.

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This Deserves a Red Envelope!

Sometimes, remakes are disappointing or miss the point of the original, but this version is everything that was, while adding a Thai flair to substantiate its own genesis. Therefore, this stands out as truly unique. Essentially a comedy, but do not let that define how this movie should be classified. To be sure, some parts of it are funny, even quite humorous. But it is not all that. If you are also expecting the story to be a BL, you are also going to be somewhat disappointed. It is not. Yet, it is a gay mythos that will, by the end, cause you to laugh, force you to think about death, and possibly make you cry. You might even sob as there are many astonishingly poignant moments in this movie. Parts of you could also make you angry because it shows how easy it is for an unscrupulous character to take advantage and use someone’s gullibilities of decency, love, and trust for personal gain. As the saying goes, however, karma will be proven to be a ….
One of the best adaption of a previous movie from Taiwan that is also exceptional. But this one has a cute Thai flair to it!

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Billkin & PP Deliver Again ❣️

This movie is absolutely hilarious and surprisingly beautiful too. I was laughing from start to finish! Even though it’s a comedy, it has emotional depth and doesn’t feel shallow at all. I didn’t watch the original version since I usually stick with Thai shows, so I can’t really compare the two.

Let’s talk about the characters:

Billkin as Menn – He plays a straight guy who works as an undercover cop, but he’s terrible at it. Every mission turns into a disaster, and his boss is constantly yelling at him. Basically, he’s a walking bad-luck magnet. One day, while walking in the park, he sees a red envelope and thinks it’s an angpao (a money envelope), so he picks it up. That moment completely changes his life.

PP as Titi – His character is clearly a hopeless romantic. He is an openly gay and used to have a boyfriend, but sadly, the guy was just using him—for a condo, gifts, and who knows what else. Titi dreamed of getting married one day, but that all ended after his accident. To make it worse, his ex was basically scamming him the whole time.

I won’t go into too much detail about their story to avoid spoilers. Some people say it’s a BL, but honestly, I didn’t really feel any romantic connection between Menn and Titi. It felt more like a deep friendship or even a family-like bond. We never really find out if Menn still has any family, since he’s shown living alone. But what I really love is how he finds comfort and a sense of belonging with Titi’s family. His dad and grandma treat Menn like he’s one of their own, and that warmth really stood out to me. Although, I don't feel any romantic connection between Menn and Titi, the movie kept me entertained the whole time, and I liked how it ended—it felt realistic. No reincarnation or magical twist.

Acting-wise, everyone delivered their roles well especially Billkin who can't just play a serious role but he's definitely a versatile actor. The production value is also solid, you can tell they really put effort into it. The color grading was great, as well as the OST.

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Assistam, é o meu conselho.

Assistam, é o meu conselho, mesmo para quem particularmente não é fã de produções sobre reencarnação ou mudança de corpo, fui estimulada a assistir por causa da participação do Billkin e do PP Krit, pois são sinônimo de qualidade, deram um show digno de palmas, fiquei mais apaixonada por eles. Tudo nesse filme é maravilhoso, não deve em nada ao roteiro original taiwanês, o qual vale muito a pena assistir, quase rachei de tanto rir na cena de pole dance e muitas outras. O roteiro também mostra alguns assuntos importantes e delicados onde não foi possível conter as lágrimas, e que me levaram a refletir sobre vários assuntos, fala da nossa finitude e da fragilidade da vida de uma maneira leve, também fala sobre valorizar o tempo, sobre preconceitos (gordofobia/homofobia), as dificuldades dos relacionamentos LGBT+, mas também da esperança, família e amor em todos os sentidos.

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