ATM: Er Rak Error

Granted, when I sat down to watch the 2012 Thai romantic comedy "ATM: Er Rak Error", I must admit that I was expecting a tad more than what director Mez Tharatorn managed to deliver here. Sure, I hadn't heard about the movie prior to sitting down here late in 2022 to watch it. But it being an Asian romantic comedy was enough to make me have an interest in watching it.

The storyline, as written by Aummaraporn Phandintong and Mez Tharatorn, was a swing and a miss in terms of entertaining me. The concept of the storyline was just too mundane and the alleged comedy was nowhere to be seen. And the character gallery has about as much appeal as watching wet paint drying on a wall, so there was no enjoyment there to be had either.

I managed to endure a staggering 43 minutes out of a run time of 123 minutes. It felt like I had watched the movie for 4 hours or more, because the narrative was so slow paced and uneventful. I just tossed the towel in the ring and gave up at that point, because nothing appealed to me about "ATM: Er Rak Error".

Of the entire cast ensemble participating in this movie, then I was only familiar with actor Chantavit Dhanasevi. And while they had good actors and actresses on the cast list, then the performers literally had nothing to work with, and it showed on the screen.

If you enjoy Asian romantic comedies, which I also do, then I would strongly suggest that you give "ATM: Er Rak Error" a wide berth, because it just simply isn't worth the time, money or effort. And believe you me when I say that I am never returning to watch the rest of this movie. I was just, hands down, simply too boring.

My rating of "ATM: Er Rak Error" lands on a generous two out of ten stars.

We had to rewind to watch some parts twice, they were so hilarious. Haven't enjoyed a comedy this much in a long time. It really delivers some seriously funny scenes. This is a movie I'll be watching again and again.

Mixing romance with slapstick and office politics, ATM: Er Rak Error turns a simple banking mishap into a lively exploration of love, secrecy, and responsibility.

The Thai romantic comedy follows Sua (Chantavit Dhanasevi) and Jib (Preechaya Pongthananikorn), two bank employees secretly dating despite strict company rules prohibiting workplace romance. Their relationship is put to the test when an ATM malfunction dispenses double the cash, and both are assigned to recover the money. This competition combines personal and professional conflict, resulting in escalating comedic scenarios that probe the couple's trust and compatibility.

The film succeeds in delivering high-energy comedy, with witty dialogue and humorous situations that resonate with contemporary office life. Chantavit and Preechaya's chemistry drives the narrative, balancing playful rivalry with moments of genuine affection. The ATM error offers a poignant metaphor for the unpredictability of relationships-minor problems that can spiral into larger challenges if left unresolved.

Visually, the film maintains a bright, fast-paced style, reflecting its lighthearted tone. However, the narrative occasionally stretches its central gimmick, leading to repetitive moments. While not groundbreaking in structure, it differentiates itself through its blend of situational comedy and modern workplace themes.

Ultimately, ATM: Er Rak Error offers more than laughs-it reflects on compromise, honesty, and the balance between career and personal life.

Rating: 7/10 - A fun, charming romantic comedy that entertains with its humor and chemistry, even if its premise sometimes overstays its welcome.

This Rom-com is both funny and cute, it has a good story-line but the exchanges between Sua & Jib were ROFL. Give it a try, you wont be disappointed.

A comedy movie should make you laugh and not just laugh while you are watching the movie, in it there should be comic scenes that makes you laugh even while you are thinking about it! And that's what ATM promises and delivers. Superb!