Ong Bak 2: The Beginning
	Rating
	Type	Video On Demand
	Audience Rating	R (Restricted)
	Release Date	2010-02-02
	Actor	Tony Jaa; Sorapong Chatree; Sarunyu Wongkrachang; Nirut Sirichanya; Santisuk Promsiri;
	Director	Tony Jaa; Panna Rittikrai;
	Length	98 minutes
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	Lowest New Price	$2.99
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Description
Martial arts superstar Tony Jaa stars in and directs this epic tale of revenge set hundreds of years in the past. Featuring a huge cast and hordes of elephants, this prequel takes Jaa's skills to the next altitude, showcasing him as a master of a wide range of martial arts styles - while proving him to be a promising director as well.
Customer Reviews
Hollywood please call Tony!...   2010-08-28
By Bujoun
This is clearly a Thai flim! You can tell Tony Jaa and crew got alot more money to make this film compared to the others but it leaves alot to be desired! In most martial arts flicks the fighting barely borders on believavble but this movie goes a way past that line. Mainly at the end. It's like Rambo without the guns. Other than that the sequences are a bit jarring and the acting was kinda over the top in small doses. The costumes were fantastic though. I know it sound like im ripping on this movie but im comparing it to Jaa's previous movie "The Protector"! Now that was amazing. This movie would definately appeal to younger viewers. Perhaps 12-18 years of age? I cant wait for the day when Hollywood gets together with Tony! That's gonna be good!...
Stuning human acrobatics makes Hollywood look old   2010-08-05
By M. Alilovic (MN,USA)
I am just gonna say that after Bruce Lee,Tony Jaa left me breathless with his fighting scenes in this movie(matter of fact in all his movies)...it really makes Hollywod look poor. You think you have seen it all,try this movie. I was very skeptical before watching,but boy I am glad I did it. Personally I like this one way better then first part as it has more magic and better choreography to it. Just placed order for Blu-Ray disc and cant wait for part 3. A SPECTACLE OF A MOVIE
Great action scenes, But terrible story and dialog   2010-08-01
By B. Lee (Seattle, WA USA)
I became a fan of of Tony Jaa via his first movie, Ong Bak 1. His moves were very original, and is again reflected in Ong Bak 2. Tony's ability to change fighting styles fluidly was great to see, though one can detect that some of his hits didn't have the force/impact. However, if you are into fighting scenes, this would be a great movie. However, I felt disengaged as the story line and dialog was very choppy, and one didn't have a sense of the characters at all. I felt the story/dialog in Ong Bak 1 was much better. Net, while I appreciate fighting scenes (having grown up on kung fu movies during my youth), I felt I wasted time watching this movie.
The New Bruce Lee!   2010-06-30
By Aaron S. Goldhammer (Agoura Hills, CA USA)
Tony Jaa is a monkey of a man. The combination of his talant, the plot, and the camera angles make this such an impressive movie. I found myself mouthing "OMG" time and again. A must see!
3/4 of a darn good fight flick   2010-05-21
By Justin "Violent" Lee (Los Angeles)
Ong Bak 1 is among the best martial-arts films. Obviously, with that in mind I was excited for this sequel. But really, Ong Bak 2 has basically nothing to do with the original -- owing more to Tony Jaa's other movie, The Protector. At least they both have elephants in them. Ong Bak 2 has some amazing fights, as well as some breathtaking settings. Tony Jaa is truly a great martial arts actor, and watching him effortless switch kungfu styles on the fly is a joy. There are some really long fights where nary a mistake is made. Thus, if you're purely watching the movie to see some killer beat-downs, then charge in head-first. If your tastes are a bit more discriminating, however, you'll likely be disappointed. The story is not a good one. The "prince turned prince of thieves" formula can work, but not when there is no motivation. We have no reason to support Jaa's character except that he does cool moves. Even the training montage is sorely lacking. The one semi-twist is met with no emotion, from either the film's cast nor those of us watching. I don't know if the finger of blame can be pointed at Jaa himself -- who's credited for both directing and story -- but the fact is it's just not a good narrative. The biggest sin of the story, however -- and the biggest problem with Ong Bak 2 -- is that it's not a complete movie. Much like people complain how Halo 2 seemed to end just as it reached its apex, so too does Ong Bak 2. It's basically sticking its tongue out at you, making you wait for a sequel for any closure for the events it is setting up. That's bad form. On the taste front, I prefer the more modern, urban setting of Ong Bak 1. Tony Jaa jumping off walls and diving through narrow windows is more to my taste than battling in 15th Century villages, though the fight he has in this film on top of an elephant is pretty epic. I'm a lifelong martial artist and involved in the film-fighting field, and I still can't recommend purchasing this movie. It doesn't even have a proper gag reel! Rent it to marvel at the fights, then move onto something with more substance -- such as Jet Li's Hero. Perhaps Ong Bak 3 will make up for this series' sophomore skid, but I won't be holding my breath for its release.