Ong Bak 2

**TonyJaa** · 05/26/2008 19:03:19

Unfortunately this isn't a trailer.But after a year i found 2 new posters.It was about time actually..

" The big gun? A new promo for Ong Bak 2. I’ll happily confess to being skeptical about this one since it was announced that Tony Jaa would be stepping into the directors chair himself for it and the length of the production has not inspired confidence but on a purely technical and martial arts level - the promo shows nothing of the story at all, so I can’t comment there - I am quite happy to say that Jaa has proven me wrong. Production values are fantastic, both in terms of set design and cinematography, and Jaa has obviously been paying attention when it comes to where the camera needs to be to shoot action. Heck, I’ll go as far as to say that the footage from this looks better by far than the latest efforts from original Ong Bak director Prachya Pinkaew. This one’s a period piece featuring a long haired Jaa scrapping it out in a remote village and the attention to detail is excellent. Also excellent? The martial arts, which are surprisingly bloody and feature a HUGE range of styles. If Tom Yum Goong was all about Jaa preaching the value of Thai culture - which it was - then this one is all about Jaa beating the crap out of all comers and proving that he can take you down in any style there is and not just muay thai. The weapons work - there are spears, poles, a three part staff, ball and chain, and swords in the promo - is particularly good. Yum."

...Now where's that promo reel from the Cannes film festival!!!

**Shinryu** · 05/26/2008 13:30:32

/checkwatchandtapfootinanticipation

**CPT_Starschwar**

Sweet. I just ordered the uncut versions of Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong (aka The Protector, aka Warrior King) the other day. Should help the wait.

**Marias**

Hell yeah.

**Cadsuane**

*moves to edge of seat*

**TonyJaa**

kou_urake wrote:

Sweet. I just ordered the uncut versions of Ong Bak and Tom Yum Goong (aka The Protector, aka Warrior King) the other day. Should help the wait.

Heh,it will sir..I already got them both!

**CPT_Starschwar**

Nice, which versions do you have, exactly? I went with the UK releases - I've had good experiences with that company's releases of various Hong Kong action movies before,.

**TonyJaa** · 05/26/2008 18:53:29

kou_urake wrote:

Nice, which versions do you have, exactly? I went with the UK releases - I've had good experiences with that company's releases of various Hong Kong action movies before,.

Hong Kong Legends??
And i have the uncut version of both films..

**TonyJaa** · 06/17/2008 05:46:01

Oh my God..........It's here!The promo reel from the Cannes Film Festival...3:46 of pure awesomeness!I've seen it like 5 times in a row...Enjoy!

http://twitchfilm.net/site/view/ton...o-reel#extended

No CGI,no wires,no special effects!

**exsuscito**

Two questions:

1. Why has every single movement been given a cheesy name? 'Drop of trousers' followed by 'Relieving of bowels' followed by 'Kung Fu wipe and lunge'.
2. What's with the obsession with fitting elephants into the storyline anyway, anyhow?

I preferred it when it was just him running around a city doing crazy stunts in more relatable environments.

MattRobson · 06/17/2008 05:29:10

exsuscito wrote:

2. What's with the obsession with fitting elephants into the storyline anyway, anyhow?

Elephants are the national symbol of Thailand, Tony Jaa is Thai and i have read somwhere that his family raised elephants.

Ong Bak & Warrior king showed some great martial arts not sure how practical it all is but it looks great. Ong bak 2 looks good too thanks for posting the preview

**TonyJaa**

exsuscito wrote:

Two questions:
1. Why has every single movement been given a cheesy name? 'Drop of trousers' followed by 'Relieving of bowels' followed by 'Kung Fu wipe and lunge'.
2. What's with the obsession with fitting elephants into the storyline anyway, anyhow?
I preferred it when it was just him running around a city doing crazy stunts in more relatable environments.

Possible answers:

1.I believe,it's because the film company wants the audience to know,that the main character will use a lot of martial arts forms.I've already noticed wushu,drunken kung fu,tiger etc..Publicity stunt!

2.Elephants are sacred to thai people.It's part of their culture.And of course i have to admit that,that crazy stunt looks amazing!

Of course i prefer urban action too but i really don't mind the change!Don't forget,this has nothing to do with Ong Bak.Just the same name...Another publicity stunt!

**Shinryu**

Looks very nice, thanks for posting!

I can certainly see why they chose to use the Ong Bak name, though it's a bit unfortunate that they did so. I'm sure many people will be expecting this to be a sequel/prequel/whatever and will judge the different style in a negative manner. Taken on it's own, however, it looks awesome. SMILEY

**TonyJaa** · 04/11/2009 11:26:46

I just got my copy.Woot!The good news first:For a first time attempt on directing a film,Tony Jaa did an excellent work!Outstanding photography and great fight choreography..

The bad news:I got it on VCD so there's no subtitles.Meh...Now,in a different situation it wouldn't be important but you need the subtitles to understand what happens in the end.It's kinda weird../shrug

Enjoy

**GoDGiVeR**

.... it's pure concentrated awesomesouce ... ALOT of it.