Ong Bak (2003)

53 out of 61 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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18 out of 24 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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excellent

marsmichaele from , 17th January, 2010

one of the best martial art movies I've recently seen, slow motion and multi angle demo of some of his movements makes thi sfilm a very good resource in learning Muai Thai. I lover, therefore bought it, highly recommended. Even my wife who is not in martial arts loved it and watched it 3 times.

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Did not watch

Lander83 from , 14th January, 2010

I didn't get round to watching this. Looks good though.

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Phenomenal !

JohnnyEnglish from , 8th October, 2009

Phenomenal! Thats all want to say.

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Remember the episode....

RelentlessRob from , 2nd August, 2009

......of the Simpsons when Bart cut off Jebadiah Springfields head? Well imagine Bruce Lee going after Bart and you're about there. The best action sequences ever filmed. After the head is removed from Nong Pra Do villages Ong Bak it is left to the villages champion to go to Bangkok to retrieve it. Falling into Bangkok's underworld Tony Ja finds himself having to fight his way to his beloved statue. Look out for probably the worlds funniest car chase I don't know if the director was tipping his hat at the Blues Brothers or Luc Bessons Taxi series but if he was I'm sure his tongue was planted in his cheek the whole time and a grand finalle that will leave you either thinking 'Ooooooh that must have hurt' or 'How the heck does he do it?' No wires, no stunt doubles, no holds barred.

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