Ong Bak (2003)

54 out of 62 people found the following review helpful:

Tony Jaa is shaping up to take the martial art crown

A Customer from Westcliff, 19th May, 2005

Muay Thai - a particularly effective Thailand based martial art. This film has it and isn't afraid to use it. The plot is fairly simple, but who wants complicated plots when the action is so smooth and in so much abundance. A martial art film for martial art fans, lightly humoured and finally hitting our shores. The film sometimes looks like a showcase for Tony Jaa, who, if the rumours are correct, could be the next Bruce Lee but definately the next Jackie Chan. If you are growing tired of blue screen, unrealistic effects, too much wire work then this is the film for you. NO WIRES, NO STUNT DOUBLES and NO CGI! Look to the east for more action films, Thailand should be sitting proudly next to Hong Kong. America beware - your Hollywood glory days are numbered. (Who needs to be disappointed by Star Wars when quality viewing like this is available)

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19 out of 25 people found the following review helpful:

Do not mess with this man

Paulie from London, 26th March, 2007

The opening scene of this film is awesome (climb trees for a living but not that well). This film does move slowly for a fighty film with a little 2 much dialogue in places BUT when this film goes into high gear it is stunning. The moves this man can pull off (yes anything fancy is shown 10 times from different angles)will have your jaw open, disc 2 shows Tony Jaa performing them live for the sceptics out there. When this film came out it was such a refreshing change to the beautiful but ridiculously OTT 'I have perfected flying technique' offerings from China. Rent this if you want to see real action, there are also some very humourous moments in this 'knives for sale' is a classic.

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12 out of 13 people found the following review helpful:

Some of the best fighting actions

A Customer from London, England, 13th May, 2005

Saw this film on VCD about a year ago, surprised it took that long to appear in western cinemas! anyway, this guy is really really fit ! the story line is a bit predictable but it is worth watching just for the fighting actions, as it is just his own art work, no stunts and to my opinion one of the best martial artists hence 4 stars for the technique.

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17 out of 30 people found the following review helpful:

Ting Tong says

Count Daddy from his Tower of Wit, 9th March, 2006

Tony Jaa's mastery of Thai boxing is a sight to behold and although I have only given this film one star I would recommend you watch it just to see some of the moves this guy pulls off. In particular, some of the jumps/slides he performs during a prolonged chase through the streets are worthy of replay (fortunately, the film often provides such replays without you having to touch your remote). Alas, Tony is the best thing in the film. The script is ludicrous and none of the characters seem fully developed - it is tempting to fast forward the dialogue just to get to the next action sequence. Count Daddy's final thought: Here's looking forward to Tony's next film - let's hope its more 'Enter the Dragon' than 'Exit the Rectum.'

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Baby ONG BAK!

Narmakian from , 26th August, 2010

So its Tony kick ass Ja again in this martial arts bonanza pulling off some amazing stunts as usual and delivering a hard punch to the solaplexes. Entertaining and funny biut story line as usual is crap and corny however the action sequences are so good who gives a damn. Martial arts fans will love this and Action fans will too. everybody else probably not.

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2 out of 2 people found the following review helpful:

Jaw-breaking action, but why the replays?

A Customer from Surrey, 11th May, 2010

Picked Ong-Bak based on its reputation as an outstanding martial arts movie and wasn't disappointed. Took a few seconds to decide that I'd rather listen to Thai and read subtitles than listen to the horrible overdubbed English option. I'll definitely be adding Ong-Bak 2 to my rental list. The only thing I did have a problem with was the number of replays of stunts that were used, which broke up the flow of action (especially in chase scenes). I know he jumped over that car, but I don't need to see it again. Still a great film though.

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Truly awesome!

A Customer from Donny, 11th May, 2010

TJ is on fire in this, very very good! Don't forget to check out 'The Beginning' too...

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Surprisingly good

Wody from , 21st April, 2010

I have seen the warrior film with Tony Jaa in and that was ok I mainly rented it to see the fighting and the storyline wasnt too bad really so I have rented the next 1. Enjoyable film if u dont mind subtitles.

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