Ong Bak 2: The Beginning

Two movies in one , the convoluted karmic twist at the end is anti climatic but forgiveable as the martial action scene is raid redemption level

This is part two in the trilogy starring Tony Jaa, a martial arts expert with moves that only Jet Li or Jackie Chan can match! Ain't It Cool News calls this movie "Brilliant and Earth-Shattering". Time Out New York says that "Tony Jaa is inarguably the most fearless martial artist in movies today". Entertainment Weekly says that Jaa "is as mesmerizing as ever" in this movie. This movie takes place centuries before the events in part one in ancient Thai country. Tony Jaa, known for Muay Thai and gymnastics on a par with Bruce Li, shows off more than one or two styles in this martial arts masterpiece! The LA Daily News says that "The beatdowns are epic, with several jaw-dropping set pieces. The climactic scene qualifies as one of the best martial arts fight scenes ever". I...AGREE...TOTALLY. I am 45 years of age and there are only a handful of fighters I have ever seen in real life or in movies that are comparable to Tony Jaa. Bruce Li, Jet Li, Jackie Chan, Sho Kosugi; you get the idea. Tony Jaa will go down in movie and martial arts history as one of the best fighters of the last century, if not ever. MUST SEE! Rated R for violence. PIL SUNG!

Great movie for that diehard fan of acción

I gave this movie five stars is because the only reason you should be watching this movie (or any Tony Jaa movie) is if you are a martial arts fan. I've watched dozens of martial arts and action movies and the only fight scenes and beat downs that come close to this movie are the ones in Tony Jaa's other movies: ong bak 1 and protector. Even my brother and sister who don't really like action movies were oohing and ahhing at all of the incredible stunts. and there are plenty of stunts. I did feel that the narrative was slow and slightly confusing, and if you watch the dubbed version it sounds stupid, but giving it less than five stars just felt wrong. Plus it comes wiht a bunch of 'making of ong bak 2' videos which are really interesting to watch because Tony Jaa's stunts are all real and they don't use wires or CGI or anything.

Ong Bak 2 was a surprise in many ways. Gone is Tony Jaa's usual nice guy out of water routine, which has been replaced with supreme Bad @$$, with very little dialogue, and a thirst for blood. Also, rather than his usual fist fights (and knees), he's using a lot more weapons this time around, making the intensity of the fights better. In this, this movie shows him evolving in both character and as an action star. Sadly, the plot hasn't evolved much, really more of an excuse to have fights than anything else. However, I will say that the end of the film has me looking forward to the third, in terms of plot and development. Which leads me to the big surprise of the movie (potential spoiler) it ends with a cliffhanger, clearly intending a third movie (out this year it seems) (end spoiler). The only real complaint I have with this movie is calling it Ong Bak 2. There is no relation I found between the first and second, in any way. Maybe the link will be found in the third.Overall, if you've seen any previous Tony Jaa movie, you'll know what to expect: great action, awesome stunts, minor story. It won't let you down, and it will entertain. Recommended.

Wow!! Ong Bak 2 is outstanding! If you love martial arts movies, this is a movie for you! There is not much dialogue compared to Ong Bak 1. However, the martial arts depicted in this film far out weigh the dialogue. Tony Jaa is a master with all weapons and he shows it in this film. He is just super fast on all levels! No one can touch the guy. Lots of cool kill scenes too. It's bloody, but not as much you think. Lots of throat slashing for sure. Not only is the martial arts great, but the story is awesome too. Tony Jaa does a wonderful job as a director too, kudos to you Tony! If your looking for a good story with ridiculous martial arts, watch this movie! I have to check out Ong Bak 3 now!

Tony's direction is well played