"Skin Trade" is a 2014 action-thriller film directed by Ekachai Uekrongtham and starring Dolph Lundgren as Nick Cassidy, a New York City detective who travels to Bangkok to track down the criminals responsible for the murder of his family. The film also stars Tony Jaa as Tony Vitayakui, a Thai police officer who joins forces with Cassidy to bring the criminals to justice, and Ron Perlman as Viktor Dragovic, the main villain of the film.
The film opens with Nick Cassidy's family being brutally murdered by a group of ruthless criminals. Devastated by the loss of his family, Cassidy becomes obsessed with finding the people responsible and bringing them to justice. He travels to Bangkok to track down the criminals, who are involved in a human trafficking ring.
In Bangkok, Cassidy teams up with Tony Vitayakui, a Thai police officer who is also investigating the human trafficking ring. Together, they begin to track down the criminals, who are led by Viktor Dragovic, a ruthless and powerful criminal who is involved in many illegal activities, including human trafficking.
As Cassidy and Vitayakui get closer to Dragovic, they discover that he is a powerful and dangerous criminal who will stop at nothing to protect his empire. The two men must use all of their skills and resources to bring Dragovic and his associates to justice, and to put an end to the human trafficking ring.
One of the key strengths of "Skin Trade" is its action scenes, which are well-choreographed and exciting. Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa have good chemistry and their fight scenes are intense and well-done. The film also has a good pacing and the story is engaging.
The film's cinematography is also noteworthy, capturing the vibrant and colorful streets of Bangkok. The film's score is also good and adds to the overall atmosphere of the film.
However, the film has its flaws as well. The script is not very strong and the dialogue can be a bit clunky at times. The film also has a few plot holes and inconsistencies. The acting is also uneven, with some of the performances being quite wooden.
"Skin Trade" is an action-packed film that offers a fresh take on the buddy cop genre. The film has its flaws, but it is still an enjoyable and entertaining film that is worth watching for the action and the chemistry between Dolph Lundgren and Tony Jaa.
