Like Jazz 4G

2016 [THAI]

Action / Comedy

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IMDb Rating 4.5/10 10 69 69

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Plot summary

Jazz, a new ordained monk, was sent to Bangkok to study religion. He later found out that monks in the temple were committing a crime.

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Movie Reviews

Reviewed by MrBoMzIMDb 3 / 10

Faith, Farce, and the Limits of Slapstick

What happens when a monk's robe becomes the stage for slapstick comedy, pop-culture parody, and social commentary? Luang Phee Jazz 4G (Like Jazz 4G) attempts to answer, but often stumbles between satire and silliness.The film follows Jazz Chuanchuen, a young man who ordains as a monk but finds himself tangled in absurd misadventures, from encounters with modern technology to irreverent interactions with laypeople. The premise promises a mix of social critique and humor, reflecting on how tradition collides with contemporary life.Analytically, the film's strengths are in its energy and topical references. Jazz Chuanchuen brings natural comedic timing, and the supporting cast leans into parody with gusto. The production design, colorful costumes, and exaggerated scenarios capture the over-the-top style of Thai commercial comedy. For viewers seeking light entertainment rooted in local humor, these elements may amuse.However, the weaknesses overshadow the positives. The narrative is thin and episodic, relying on disconnected gags rather than cohesive storytelling. Tonal inconsistency undermines the attempt at cultural reflection-moments that could spark genuine critique are quickly drowned in slapstick excess. Furthermore, the reliance on caricatures and recycled jokes leaves the film feeling repetitive, with little payoff beyond surface-level laughs.Ultimately, Luang Phee Jazz 4G entertains in flashes but lacks depth, relying on noise and parody rather than a meaningful balance between comedy and reflection.Rating: 3/10 - Colorful and chaotic, but more exhausting than insightful; a comedy that leans too heavily on slapstick while missing the chance for sharper social satire.
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Reviewed by paul_haakonsen 3 / 10

Where did the comedy go?...

I was told that the 2016Thai comedy "Like Jazz 4G" (aka "Joking Jazz 4G") was a funny and enjoyable movie, so of course I had to sit down and watch it as I had the chance in 2021.

Sure, I had never even heard about the movie prior to sitting down and watching it. So I didn't really know what to expect from writer and director Poj Arnon.

And let me just say that I was waiting for the funny moments to show up in the movie, and I waited and waited. But it just never showed up. Perhaps my particular preference of what is considered funny in a movie is different from a native Thai person's opinion. At least the things in Poj Arnon's "Joking Jazz 4G" just didn't appeal to me.

I wanted to like the movie, I really did. And I managed to sit through it to the end. But the movie just never really managed to get a hold of me and entertain me. So it was a long and boring time to sit through the movie.

It was the storyline told in "Joking Jazz 4G" that just utterly failed to capture my interest. Though the characters in the movie were interesting enough, but they just didn't stand a chance against such a pointless and mundane storyline.

There are far better and more enjoyable Thai comedies readily available. So "Joking Jazz 4G" felt like a waste of time and effort for me.

I am rating "Joking Jazz 4G" a generous three out of ten stars.

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