'The point that the film attempts to teach viewers – and a largely conservative Thai society – is that love is an evolved form of emotional attachment that transcends sexual attraction of the physical form.'Ī reviewer for The Nation called the film 'brilliantly conceived'.Ī few critics found fault with the film, among them Gregoire Glachant of BK magazine, who commented that 'The Love of Siam isn't a very well shot movie. He praised the mature, realistic family drama aspects of the film, as well as the solid performances, particularly by Sinjai Plengpanich as the mother Sunee.Īnother Bangkok Post commentator, Nattakorn Devakula, said the film contained important lessons for Thai society. The Love of Siam was received with critical acclaim upon its release.īangkok Post film critic Kong Rithdee called the film 'groundbreaking', in terms of being the first Thai film 'to discuss teenagers' sexuality with frankness'. Guys, i think none will beat love of siam.
