Tony Jaa steps behind the camera for Ong Bak 2.
Then there was the first time I saw Tony Jaa inOng Bak.
An impressive feat, made more so by the fact Im so much older and more jaded.
That said,Ong Bak: The Beginningwas a fantastic amount of fun.
If you think youve seen the full extent of Jaas brutality in his other films, think again.
The film could best be described in one word massacre.
Throats are cut, torn out, and stabbed.
And thats just throats.
I dont think Ive seen so much arterial spray in a film since the end ofKill Bill.
Its very hard to judgeOng Bak 2, as the film itself is incomplete.
Also, be warned the ending is abrupt and in no way satisfying.
So there was either a misprint or a last minute cut of a large chunk of the film.
I didnt mind that aspect so much, as it felt like a traditional martial arts film.
It just didnt quite manage to reach the artistic height of other comparable historical epics.
Still, I really enjoyed the film from start to finish.
then youll be happy.
(I refuse to give any examples as it would spoil the films strongest asset.)
Just dont expect too much more.
Rating:
3 out of 5
