Product Details

• Actors: Krissada Terrence, Achita Sikamana, Sarunyu Wongkrachang, Nattapong Arunnate, Namfon Pakdee
• Directors: Chukiat Sakveerakul
• Writers: Chukiat Sakveerakul, Eakasit Thairatana
• Producers: Prachya Pinkaew, Sita Vosbein, Somsak Techaratanaprasert, Sukanya Vongsthapat
• Format: Color, Dubbed, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
• Language: English, Thai
• Subtitles: English, Spanish
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.66:1
• Number of discs: 1
• Rated: Unrated
• Studio: Weinstein Company
• DVD Release Date: March 11, 2008
• Run Time: 114 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00118T61O
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #67,456 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
• For more information about "13: Game of Death" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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17 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What would YOU do for a million dollars?, April 2, 2008

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This review is from: 13: Game of Death (DVD)

I must say, When I brought this movie home last night, I thought I was just getting another horror movie rental, but I was pleasantly surprised by the psychological thriller known as 13: Game of Death. It presents us with a question: what would you be willing to do for money?

The film starts off pretty slow - we're introduced to a man known as Chad or Chit (this depends if you watch the movie in English or Thai) and he's having a run of bad luck. His bank account is seriously overdrawn, his girlfriend has no more interest in him, and as the last straw, he's gotten fired from his job.

When all seems lost, Chad gets a mysterious call on his cell phone. Apparently someone has been watching him for a long time and has chosen him to compete in a special game. The caller offers Chad a chance to change his life - if he completes 13 tasks set before him, he will be rewarded with one million dollars.
However, if he decides to stop, Chad will lose all the money he has earned and will be left with nothing.

At first, Chad has no problems with the challenges that are presented to him. Over time, however, they get increasingly difficult - physically, mentally, and morally. Chad realizes that there is something else going on behind this game...the task master seems to be setting up challenges which bring back memories Chad thought he had buried forever.
Before the night is over, Chad will have to face all of his worst inner fears in his pursuit of the final cash prize.

Will 13 be his lucky number?

I feel 13: Game of Death succeeds on a number of levels. It serves as a taut thriller, keeping us guessing as to what Chad's next task will be. Each challenge is designed to provoke a morally questionable response from Chad, very similar to the delivery of traps in the Saw film series.
I also found myself wondering what I would be willing to do for a million dollars. There are some tasks I could do without breaking a sweat, other tasks would leave me feeling guilty for years. Surprisingly, there's quite a bit of humor thrown throughout the movie, and while it is surprisingly light on gore; it still manages to entertain and captivate our attentions.

13: Game of Death is a clever morality tale hidden in a horror/thriller film. Sure, we'd all like to have the gold ring, enough money to solve all our problems. Unfortunately, money like this doesn't come without a steep price to pay - and Chad will be finding out just how high that price is.

This film definitely makes an excellent rental, but if you're a fan of movies like Saw, Seven (New Line Platinum Series), or foreign films like Oldboy, I highly recommend this for ownership.

The only reason I didn't give this movie 5 stars is because of the film's pacing and the misleading cover. The cover, in my opinion, will not entice people to buy it, it will lead them further down the shelves. As a foreign film, there is no American advertising to speak of...so the only way 13: Game of Death will get seen is by positive word of mouth.

Spread the word, folks.

8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars all the disgust, tension, and random hilarity only asia could bring, June 24, 2008

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Raul Duke "Gonzo HST" (Pittsburgh) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 13: Game of Death (DVD)

**** 1/2

this is one of the coolest thrillers ive seen in a long time. its got it all, believable characters, cool set up, some occasional gore, and you might even find yourself cracking up at a few points.

basically its the story of a guy who is down on his luck, he's in serious financial trouble, doesnt have many friends, and he just lost his job. everything seems to follow the same grey routine for the poor guy, until he gets a phone call with a strange, unfamiliar voice on the other end, followed by even stranger instructions from the caller. if he can kill the fly buzzing around his head he will win $1000 dollars. thats it? no problem. now for $5000, eat the fly.

as the day goes by, the challenges get more and more outlandish, from retrieving a dead body from the bottom of a well, to eating a fresh pile of... eh hem..

i dont want to spoil too much plot-wise, because there are some very interesting twists and turns, but ill just say i was glued to the screen from start to finish, and it'll probably do the same for you.

::all in the name of the almighty dollar::

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Intriguing Import, August 12, 2008

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J. Broadbent "bender13" (WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 13: Game of Death (DVD)

Interesting premise and a unique film from Thailand (are you paying attention Hollywood?).

It was a little hard to swallow that someone would do the things Chit is asked to do based on nothing more than a voice over the phone and an electronic bank account balance - I guess no one can hack into those? - but I guess that has to be accepted to watch the movie.
While there are definitely some parts that defied belief (especially the escape from the hospital), and some moments that didn't make sense (clothesline?), I enjoyed the movie. Some of the challenges were very well conceived; I won't spoil the movie by listing them, but you might not want to eat while watching it. The ending was a little disappointing, but it didn't ruin the movie.

Please do not patronize Blockbuster by renting it there - not only does Blockbuster stick it to everyone else with its borderline illegal "exclusive rental," Blockbuster censors its rentals (not sure if this one is, but probably). Either buy it or rent it from Netflix or a mom and pop store.
If you're tired of the same ol', same ol', and want to watch something different that might make you think, check this one out.