Ali Posted February 23, 2004 Share Posted February 23, 2004 Have this movie, "Ong Bak" been shown in your country yet? I think the actor seems to be the best after the late Bruce Lee. Darkness grants me pair of dark black eye,Yet I determine to look for Brightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karateka_latino Posted February 25, 2004 Share Posted February 25, 2004 I've heard a lot of that movie in the Kung Fu Cinema forums. Looks like this guy is the "next big thing" in martial arts movies. I haven't seen Ong Bak yet just watched some vid-caps over the net. Cool to see a "Muay Thai" movie. We usually see Kung Fu and wires This days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turonaga Posted February 28, 2004 Share Posted February 28, 2004 who is the one starring in Ong Bak? i think that its a very good martial arts movie! truly muay thai is a beautiful and deadly art! why did we surrender lord? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sho-ju Posted March 5, 2004 Share Posted March 5, 2004 I have it. Its' Hollywood muay thai... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jONN13 Posted March 11, 2004 Share Posted March 11, 2004 I have seen clips of it too. (I just ordered it off ebay... ) From what I have seen the stunts a AMAZING! No wires, etc....... Just one crazy man. Tip #1 blocking with your face makes them think they are winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 Tony Jaa is the name of the actor Darkness grants me pair of dark black eye,Yet I determine to look for Brightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali Posted March 12, 2004 Author Share Posted March 12, 2004 Tony Jaa is the name of the actor Darkness grants me pair of dark black eye,Yet I determine to look for Brightness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spinninggumby Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 This movie was badass. I was lucky enough to view the DVD my brother imported from Thailand a few weeks ago. Tony Ja (Phanom Yeerum) is amazing. Not only can he perform the basics with ease and ferocity, he also has a slew of superhuman martial art trick moves (obviously not native to Muay Thai) in his arsenal particularly displayed towards the end of the film. Ongbak was a breath of fresh air after all these seemingly dime-a-dozen CGI computer-generated Hollywood kung fu movies that have plagued action cinema ever since Hong Kong chop-socky flicks ceased to be profitable (which is very very unfortunate) due to rampant piracy. The action was brutal, flashy, and direct all at the same time. My only pet peeve was that they couldn't find any decent bad guys even close to Ja's caliber, and basically there was no awesome villain, an element which seems to be so crucial to me regarding what constitutes a good martial arts movie. Anyways, the DVD didn't even have subtitles and I don't understand any Thai whatsoever, but believe me when I say that you don't really need to understand the language to enjoy Ongbak. Sure it's a Muay Thai movie above all else (as opposed to kung fu, taekwondo, karate, etc.), but this is a must-add to the library of any martial arts or action enthusiast. Whoa I sounded like an advertisement ^^ 'Conviction is a luxury for those on the sidelines'William Parcher, 'A BEAUTIFUL MIND' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jONN13 Posted March 23, 2004 Share Posted March 23, 2004 I have the movie now. Thanks Ebay! This movie is a edge of you seat action movie. I do have a english subtitle version. If you only can get the Thai version..that's ok, your not missing much. That said............... This guy knows what he is doing!!!!!!!!!! You almost feel your own head being smashed in by his deadly knee & elbows strikes watching this movie. White men may not be able to jump but Thai men sure can! (yes, that was a lame joke) I smell the new Jackie. Tip #1 blocking with your face makes them think they are winning! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebranch Posted March 26, 2004 Share Posted March 26, 2004 I want to see it. I heard a lot of good things about it. I heard this guys is incredible and no wire work. "It is easier to find men who will volunteer to die, than to find those who are willing to endure pain with patience.""Lock em out or Knock em out" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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