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Bad Genius

Original title: Chalard games goeng
  • 2017
  • TV-MA
  • 2h 10m
IMDb RATING
7.6/10
25K
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Chanon Santinatornkul, Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Eisaya Hosuwan, and Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying in Bad Genius (2017)
Welcome to an exam-cheating business run by Lynn (Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying), a straight-A student who gets the idea for her business after helping Grace (Eisaya Hosuwan) and Pat, (Teeradon Supapunpinyo). Grace is a prominent school activist who can't get the grades she needs. Pat is a filthy-rich boy who believes money can buy anything. Lynn's business skyrockets and the money starts to flood in as scores of students offer her cold hard cash in exchange for exam answers.

One day, Lynn is offered the opportunity to make millions of Baht. It is Pat and Grace who devise a plan for her to take the STIC test, an international standardised test for students wanting to enrol in the world's leading universities. The test is scheduled to take place on the same date and same time at locations all over the world.

Although it will be extremely difficult to pull off, their plan is for Lynn to fly to a country in a time zone that's ahead of Thailand, and then send the answers back to her customers. The only setback is that they need another genius scholar to help them pass on the answers in Thailand, and the only person that fits the profile is Bank (Chanon Santinatornkul), Lynn's scholarship-student rival who staunchly detests cheating of any kind.

What will Lynn do to convince Bank to overcome his moral dilemma and help them?
How BAD will this GENIUS become?
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Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.Lynn, a brilliant student, after helping her friends to get the grades they need, develops the idea of starting a much bigger exam-cheating business.

  • Director
    • Baz Poonpiriya
  • Writers
    • Tanida Hantaweewatana
    • Vasudhorn Piyaromna
    • Baz Poonpiriya
  • Stars
    • Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
    • Eisaya Hosuwan
    • Teeradon Supapunpinyo
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.6/10
    25K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Baz Poonpiriya
    • Writers
      • Tanida Hantaweewatana
      • Vasudhorn Piyaromna
      • Baz Poonpiriya
    • Stars
      • Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
      • Eisaya Hosuwan
      • Teeradon Supapunpinyo
    • 111User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 21 wins & 10 nominations total

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    Trailer 2:38
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    Clip 3:24
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    Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
    Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying
    • Lynn
    Eisaya Hosuwan
    • Grace
    Teeradon Supapunpinyo
    Teeradon Supapunpinyo
    • Pat
    Chanon Santinatornkul
    Chanon Santinatornkul
    • Bank
    Thaneth Warakulnukroh
    Thaneth Warakulnukroh
    • Lynn's father
    Jear Sarinrat Thomas
    • Headmistress
    Ego Mikitas
    Ego Mikitas
    • STIC Supervisor
    Pasin Kuansataporn
    • Tong
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    Sahajak Boonthanakit
    • Pat's father
    Kanjana Vinaipanid
    • Pat's mother
    Yuthapong Varanukrohchoke
    • Mr. Sophon
    Nopawat Likitwong
    • Exam Proctor
    Vittawin Veeravidhayanant
    Vittawin Veeravidhayanant
    • Pat's friend
    Suwijak Mahatthanachotwanich
    • Pat's friend
    Narwin Rathlertkarn
    • Pat's friend
    Thanawat Sutat Na Ayutthaya
    • Pat's friend
    Thanachart Phinyocheep
    • Pat's friend
    Pichatorn Santinatornkul
    • STIC client
    • Director
      • Baz Poonpiriya
    • Writers
      • Tanida Hantaweewatana
      • Vasudhorn Piyaromna
      • Baz Poonpiriya
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews111

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    8yoggwork

    what a teenagers movie should be

    In addition to abortion, indiscriminate fighting, love and love, there are many other stories that can be responded to. I hope that domestic trash guest directors can learn more from the experience of neighboring countries. The film's rhythm control is better, three plots have corresponding climax, but the last part of the big exam is too long, the mood can not keep up with the later stage.
    9stevenclayalcander

    Good combination on every aspect

    I thought the film that only tells you a story about student, school life, and cheating on exam is boring and cliché. I was wrong, because when i finished watch this movie, i can tell that every aspect of this movie is good. It has good story, good meaning of friendship, family and it offer you good humour too. The director makes this film which tell about the cheating on exam is so intense, brilliant, and stylish. Its not just focusing on main actor, but the supporting actor too. They can make the connection between character and the character building is perfect too. This movie gives you everything !
    9srivastavavaibhav

    Outstanding

    This movie tell how a simple story can be turned into a fantastic movie
    9haitrantdn1999

    Entertainment movie - Rebirth

    The movie defies opinion and stereotypes. Although originated from what can be known as a "B-rated" market - Thailand, the product - what may have been seen as a typical teenager movie - stands out in its own field with brilliant production and composing. I came in the cinema with almost zero hope for what could be the next definition of modern entertainment movie, yet the show proved that it got all the elements ready. The casts, while still in their early years, depicts the characters as-what-they-are, with enough depth and individuality. Next,the surprisingly excellent screenplay, cinematic sound and effects took every single breath away. In short, what's here is a play inside a play, a concert inside a movie. The photography skill here was taken to the next level. The sound team was truly praiseworthy. No one expected how intriguing a simple exam scene could be until they see the pencils were dropped while Mozart notes are stepping in the beautifully shot frames. No second was left out or wasted, scene after scene followed one another like the flow of water, with all the intensity a film this kind needed. What's next? What's there left behind? - The viewers are left with the question thorough the play and were not disappointed. Could this be the all time classic for generations? Hardly, but could this piece of art here linger in your thoughts, days after days? Certainly. It was all too simple at first look, until the drama started: the thought-consuming piano flow kicked in and the clock started moving, seconds by seconds.
    9hitomi69

    Excellent film

    The story is not that complicated.

    But the execution is very good. I was glued to my seat throughout and only breathed with relief (from pressure) when the roller credit came out. It proved that a good movie does not necessarily mean investing huge amount in computer graphics or famous (and costly) stars. All it takes is a good script, talented direction and good acting.

    Bravo for Thai film industry!

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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      In the movie, Lynn is left-handed on purpose towards the believe that left-handed people are smarter. Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying (Lynn) must practice in writing hard since she's actually right-handed.
    • Quotes

      Lynn: If you don't cheat, life will cheat on you.

    • Connections
      Featured in De Kijk van Koolhoven: Coming of Age (2022)

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    • Release date
      • May 3, 2017 (Thailand)
    • Country of origin
      • Thailand
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Thai
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thiên Tài Bất Hảo
    • Filming locations
      • Bangkok, Thailand
    • Production companies
      • GDH 559
      • Jorkwang Films
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    • Budget
      • THB 60,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $44,560,421
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      • 2h 10m(130 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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