Bad genius: an analysis of filmic representations of Thailand’s social issues and Chinese viewers’ perspectives

Abstract

Bad Genius is a thought-provoking Thai movie that profoundly reflects the modern side of society by telling the story of examination malpractice and social class issues. The purpose of this article is to analyze the social issues involved in the film and explore the criticism of the education system and social injustice. At the same time, the article will introduce the Chinese audience's evaluation of the movie in order to analyze the reasons for its high box office in the Chinese market. By comparing the educational background and social values of Thailand and China, we can better understand why Bad Genius was well received in China, and thus get a glimpse of the resonance of the movie with audiences from different cultural backgrounds.