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Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior

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Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2005)

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Reviews Counted:99

Fresh:84

Rotten:15

Average Rating:6.9/10

Consensus: While Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior may be no great shakes as a movie, critics are hailing the emergence of a new star in Tony Jaa, whose athletic performance is drawing comparisons with Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li.

Rated: R [See Full Rating] for sequences of strong violence, language, some drug use and sexuality

Runtime: 1 hr 45 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Theatrical Release:Feb 11, 2005 Limited

Box Office: $3,875,926

Synopsis: Tony Jaa follows in the powerful martial arts footsteps of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li in ONG-BAK: THE THAI WARRIOR, one of the first films to center on the ancient fighting system of Muay... Tony Jaa follows in the powerful martial arts footsteps of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, and Jet Li in ONG-BAK: THE THAI WARRIOR, one of the first films to center on the ancient fighting system of Muay Thai, which utilizes the body's limbs to potentially devastating effect. Jaa stars as Ting, a quiet young man who lives in the peaceful village of Nong Pradu. As the village's special celebration approaches, a Bangkok villain named Don (Wannakit Siriput) steals the head of the Buddha statue Ong-Bak, which is said to protect the village from bad luck. Ting volunteers to go to the big city to bring back the head of Ong-Bak, but remembers what he was taught by sage monk Pra Cru (Woranard Tantipidok): he must not use his Muay Thai skills to harm people. However soon after arriving in Bangkok, Ting, a peaceful fish out of water, finds that the only way to recapture the village's sacred treasure is by using his arms, his legs--and his head. Influenced by the films of Thai action star Phanna Rithikrai, director Prachya Pinkaew hired the Muay Thai expert to serve as martial arts and stunt choreographer for ONG-BAK, resulting in highly effective and believable scenes between Ting and a multitude of criminals and evil boxers out to get him. Pinkaew adds a fun sense of humor to the serious story, not only in some of the crazy stunts but also in the character of George, played by Thai comic Petchthai Wongkamlao. Jaa is charmingly fearless in the lead role, performing all his own stunts without any special effects, computer enhancement, or ropes. [More]

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Rungrawee Borrijindakul

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Rungrawee Borrijindakul, Chetwut Wacharakun

Director: Prachya Pinkaew

Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Screenwriter: Suphachai Sithiamphan
Producer: Prachya Pinkaew, Sukanya Vongsthapat
Composer: Atomix Clubbing
Studio: Magnolia Pictures

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May be the supreme example of a filmic endeavor succeeding exclusively for one cinematic aspect.

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Just a showcase for Jaa's athletic abilities.

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Skittishly directed and haphazardly written, Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior is a bundle of old action movie chestnuts brought briefly to life only by Jaa's presence.

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While many martial arts movies rely on wires or computer graphics to pump up the action, this one is all natural.

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I haven’t been this thrilled by a new star since I saw my first Jackie Chan movie.

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Jaa combines speed, strength, and fluidity in a convincing bid to turn wire stunts into yesterday's fad and return simple physical prowess to the forefront.

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Suddenly The Matrix looks about as relevant as VHS tapes.

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The fights and chases ooze an authenticity that makes up for the lackluster and ridiculously underdeveloped story.

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