ONG BAK: THE THAI WARRIOR (Theatrical Release Thailand 2003)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 4.0|5.0 Starsìììì

Ong Bak: The Thai Warrior shows the impressive acrobatic skill and martial art mastery of Tony Jaa and intersperses that activity with outstanding action scenes that show remarkable creativity and freshness. The movie can easily impress a United States audience. The story itself does not work as fresh and unique, but the action completely overcomes that lack. Be aware that many of the fight scenes run toward brutal. 

Film Poster Courtesy of Google Images

Storyline 

A young boy goes to the city to find a statue that belongs to his village. 

Additional Thanks 

Thank you to Director Prachya Pinkaew for directing effort. Thank you to Executive Producers Luc Besson and Somsak Techaratanaprasert for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Ting (Tony Jaa), Humlae (Petchtai Wongkamlao), Muay Lek (Pumwaree Yodkamol), Komtuan (Suchao Pongwilai), Saming (Chatthapong Phantana Angkul), Don(Wannakit Sirioput), Peng (Cheathavuth Watcharakhun), Ngek (Rungrawee Barijindakul), Mae Waan (Pornpimol Chookanthong),Uncle Mao (Chumphorn Thepphithak), and Waitress (Sukanya Kongkawong). 

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe? 

Yes. Action drives this Thai movie. It serves an adult audience.

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Ben Meyers