Ziam

Honestly, I didn't like this one much. The story felt chaotic and disconnected, like the filmmakers didn't have a clear vision. Scenes jumped around without much logic, and characters didn't feel developed or meaningful. There were moments where I thought it might get better, but it never really did. The pacing was inconsistent, and the overall structure lacked coherence. It felt like a mix of ideas thrown together without direction. While there was some effort in visuals and certain scenes had potential, the film just didn't land for me. It left me confused and frustrated more than entertained, which made it hard to stay engaged. Overall, a disappointing watch that missed the mark.

"Ziam" delivers an interesting blend of zombie horror and Muay Thai action - a fresh take for the genre that's visually compelling, but ultimately let down by its undercooked story.

Set in a dystopian Bangkok plagued by a viral outbreak, the film follows Singh, a retired Muay Thai fighter who must battle hordes of the infected with nothing but his fists to save his girlfriend and a young child from a hospital under siege. The setting is the film's strongest asset: gritty, claustrophobic hospital corridors lit in harsh tones that amplify the tension. The action is intense and well-choreographed, relying heavily on practical effects rather than CGI, which gives the fights a brutal, visceral edge.

Mark Prin delivers a convincing performance as the determined fighter, and the physical demands of the role are clearly met. The zombie makeup is also commendable, enhancing the sense of danger in every close-quarter brawl.

However, where Ziam falters is in its narrative. The plot feels rushed and occasionally nonsensical. Characters make illogical decisions, emotional arcs are forced, and key moments lack the build-up needed to make them truly impactful. It asks for a lot of suspension of disbelief - and not in a good way. The backstory is thin, and while there are attempts at emotional depth, they often fall flat due to underdevelopment.

In short, Ziam is entertaining if you're in the mood for zombie mayhem and martial arts, but don't expect a story that holds up under scrutiny. A great concept with uneven execution.

What if we crossed soylent green, train to Busan, and Ong Bak...but made it trash?

That's Ziam. A forgettable zombie punch up with no bite. When a martial arts enforcer goes to save his girlfriend (ex?..it's really not well established) from a zombie infested hospital, you will fall asleep from the lame action.

Zero character development, terrible writing. Same pace through the whole movie and plot armor so bad that watching a guy casually kick zombies gets dull fast. There is gore. But it's just wet. Nothing impressive. CGI blood and fire make it look even worse. Not to mention the awful 3rd act mutations.

Bloody diarrhea from bad take out would be more entertaining and have a better story.

Based on the initial marketing, I thought we would be getting The Raid meets Train to Busan, instead, we get a run of the mill zombie film set in a hospital. Think Rec, but not as scary. Ill give the film one piece of credit, the gore is decent and the female lead is the best of the bunch acting wise.

My expectations were set the moment the first fighting scene happened. Horrible editing cuts, no fluid movements, the main actor isn't a martial artist, or at least a great one, think Segal instead of a Tony Jaa.

The plot moves along quickly which makes a nice change, but the characters are forgettable, and the less said about the kid, the better. I swear they are in these films to make everything harder, and in turn, dumber. It's a semi decent zombie move and a mediocre action film (if you were expecting The Raid style set pieces).

If you've seen a few zombie movies, you've basically seen this one too. The storyline unfolds exactly as you'd expect, no twists, no surprises, just a rinse-and-repeat of every cliché in the genre. The characters lacked depth and emotional weight, making it hard to connect or care about their fate. Cinematography was passable, but it couldn't save the film from feeling flat.

The zombies? Same old groans, and definitely not scary. The action scenes fell flat, fragile and uninspired, with no real impact or intensity.

Overall, it felt like a missed opportunity to bring something fresh or intense to the table.