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Ong Bak 2

Tony Jaa wrote and directed this one.

What you need to know about Ong Bak 2 BEFORE you see it.
(no spoilers)

1 – this is a period movie (feudal Thailand)
2 – they are trying to make a “real” movie (ill explain)
3 – I didn’t have English subtitles – so I don’t know if the if the story was good.
4 – this should not be compared to Ong Bak 1, or Protector.

Ok, the effects and setting were wicked. The story looks interesting too, but there isn’t as much action in this one.

Like Ong Bak 1 was like “lets show what Tony can do.”
A lot of the fights could be edited out and the story would still make sense. Same with Protector.
That being said, OB2 is short. 90 mins and when the action comes, it never lets up.

This movie has some of the craziest stuff ever! Do you remember the “More Guys” scene from Protector? Well this is more guys but they are NINJAS!!! There is even a Crow Ninja!!!! Not only do they fight on top of elephants, but underneath, around and over them! The elephant is used as a weapon on some parts and every ninja weapon is in this movie. Kama’s, 3 section staff, swords, halberds, spears, wolverine claws, etc.

This movie is soooooooooooo crazy.

5/5 (man that elephant part is so wicked)

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