Bad Genius

About Bad Genius

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• About
• Making / Production
• Actors
• Trivia / Interesting Facts
• Awards
• Quotes
• Music, Soundtrack

About

Bad Genius is a crime thriller film released in 2017. Directed by Nattawut Poonpiriya, the film tells the story of a high school student named Lynn, who uses her intelligence and skills to cheat on exams and becomes involved in a high-stake international cheating scheme.

The plot of Bad Genius revolves around Lynn, a top-performing student who realizes that she can make money by helping others cheat on their exams. She teams up with her classmate Bank, and together they develop a complex system to outsmart the strict exam invigilators. However, as they become more successful, their plans escalate to even riskier schemes, putting their own future and friendships in danger.

With its unique take on the heist genre, Bad Genius combines clever strategy, intense suspense, and thought-provoking themes to deliver a thrilling and engaging story.

Making / Production

Bad Genius was produced by Jira Maligool and Vanridee Pongsittisak. The film was shot in Thailand and primarily takes place in a high school setting. The visual style of the film, including its cinematography and editing, effectively captures the tense atmosphere and fast-paced nature of the story.

Actors

• Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying as Lynn - Chutimon delivers a standout performance as Lynn, portraying her as a highly intelligent but morally conflicted protagonist.
• Chanon Santinatornkul as Bank - Chanon plays Bank, Lynn's classmate and partner-in-crime. He effectively conveys Bank's transformation from a shy student to an integral member of Lynn's cheating operation.
• Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Pat - Teeradon portrays Pat, another student who becomes involved in the cheating scheme. He brings vulnerability and complexity to his character.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Bad Genius became one of the highest-grossing Thai films of all time.
• The film was inspired by real-life cheating scandals that occurred in Asia.
• The film's success led to an international release and critical acclaim.

Awards

Bad Genius received several awards and nominations, including:

• Best Film at the 2017 Thailand National Film Association Awards
• Best Director at the 2017 Thailand National Film Association Awards
• Best Actress for Chutimon Chuengcharoensukying at the 2017 Thailand National Film Association Awards
• Best Supporting Actor for Teeradon Supapunpinyo at the 2017 Thailand National Film Association Awards

Quotes

• "Life is nothing more than a series of betrayals."
• "In the end, the system destroys everything."
• "Exams may not be the purpose of education, but they are the key to your future."

Music, Soundtrack

• The Bad Genius soundtrack features a mix of instrumental tracks composed by Vichaya Vatanasapt and popular songs, including "Cheer Me Up" by Peach Pachara and "Chun Dai Di" by Mai Charoenpura.
• The music enhances the tense and dramatic moments of the film, adding to the overall thrilling experience.