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Who knew.....
Who knew that Thailand can do a good sci-fi drama that can sit amongst the world's offerings with pride. Truthfully, I was pleasantly shocked. Veering away from Thailand's penchant for dragging a story with unnecessary fillers and histrionic character portrayals, this was concisely wrapped and delivered on the perfect platform, Netflix, the doorway to the world. DMD chose the best of their stable of actors, and despite some minor moments, they were credible.
One could imagine the daily drudge of Aunt Jit, going from job to job to enable a son with a gambling habit. Then diving into the portrayal of the zombie leader, rabid and ferocious, Jaa made it happen. It's sad to note that many older actors are given bit parts when clearly given the opportunity, they can bring life the the screen. Dr Viroj, the frustrated overworked science professor, locked between duty and love filled admirably by Weir. Boy, from Mandate, also come to mind.
As the story evolved, this progressed at a respectable pace, with no jarring splices. The carnage and chaos maximized by the accompanying musical score. Graphics, wardrobe, makeup depts were of the best. Every interraction that more believable because of it. The roles selected for each cast member were aptly chosen though it was evident that they delivered at different levels. Jimmy, Janis, Praew and Max stood a step above the rest. Praew became the cunning conscience and agent of change Prao. The cheerleaders and jocks, in their respective groups, filled in adequately with the spot of humor and arrogance needed to balance the tone. Who does a cheerleader chant with a building overun by zombies in an effort to save one? See, humor. Self preservation is innate unless the person you love represents the best part of you and worth saving. How to differentiate? Bonds are broken and betrayed with the fight to collectively stay alive.
I was saddened that they still linked Zee and Nunew as being close, hinted relationship here. I would have loved to see them go head to head and break away from the expectation. With the actual reveal, they're still linked. Hey, why jeopardize the cash cow, right?
The only issue I would take with the ending would be the time frame. A month later, the serums have been issued and there is hope. Are we to believe that the students, left as insignificant cast offs, have survived the entire time with no one else dying, making secret forays for food and the zombie population contained within the school and not venturing out for fresh victims. That is a stretch and a reason for a special episode to bring clarity. The bait left behind, which I believe Ning and Viroj have disappeared to retrieve, was brilliant.
This series depicted how well this genre can be produced when time, vision and dedication to the artform is encouraged and financed properly. DMD and Mandee, by extention Thailand, kudos. You did well.
One could imagine the daily drudge of Aunt Jit, going from job to job to enable a son with a gambling habit. Then diving into the portrayal of the zombie leader, rabid and ferocious, Jaa made it happen. It's sad to note that many older actors are given bit parts when clearly given the opportunity, they can bring life the the screen. Dr Viroj, the frustrated overworked science professor, locked between duty and love filled admirably by Weir. Boy, from Mandate, also come to mind.
As the story evolved, this progressed at a respectable pace, with no jarring splices. The carnage and chaos maximized by the accompanying musical score. Graphics, wardrobe, makeup depts were of the best. Every interraction that more believable because of it. The roles selected for each cast member were aptly chosen though it was evident that they delivered at different levels. Jimmy, Janis, Praew and Max stood a step above the rest. Praew became the cunning conscience and agent of change Prao. The cheerleaders and jocks, in their respective groups, filled in adequately with the spot of humor and arrogance needed to balance the tone. Who does a cheerleader chant with a building overun by zombies in an effort to save one? See, humor. Self preservation is innate unless the person you love represents the best part of you and worth saving. How to differentiate? Bonds are broken and betrayed with the fight to collectively stay alive.
I was saddened that they still linked Zee and Nunew as being close, hinted relationship here. I would have loved to see them go head to head and break away from the expectation. With the actual reveal, they're still linked. Hey, why jeopardize the cash cow, right?
The only issue I would take with the ending would be the time frame. A month later, the serums have been issued and there is hope. Are we to believe that the students, left as insignificant cast offs, have survived the entire time with no one else dying, making secret forays for food and the zombie population contained within the school and not venturing out for fresh victims. That is a stretch and a reason for a special episode to bring clarity. The bait left behind, which I believe Ning and Viroj have disappeared to retrieve, was brilliant.
This series depicted how well this genre can be produced when time, vision and dedication to the artform is encouraged and financed properly. DMD and Mandee, by extention Thailand, kudos. You did well.
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