Mad kudos to a martial arts film set in muck and mire. The grittiness of this film sets it apart from others. The hero and most of the cast look like they need a shower throughout the movie, which adds an authentic feel to this film versus fighters wearing fully pressed, spotless wardrobes.
Writing is great. The lead character is developed from credits to credits and continues to evolve to the very end of the movie. However, the villain is a cliche and too over the top for my taste, which caused me to reduce my rating.
The fight scenes, especially at the end, are phenomenal! OMG! This guy is good. His skill rivals some of the best I've ever seen. Yes. I know it is choreographed, but you still need the skill to pull it off. I'd hate to fight this guy, especially if he is in a bad mood.
I didn't care for the mysticism, which only served to distract from the story; but I accept it is likely a cultural thing and try to look past it.
ONG Bak 2 is an action packed emotionally thrilling film that forces viewers to relate to the characters. You even feel strongly about the leader (good or bad) of the clan, especially at the end. The tragedy in this movie makes you feel the anguish of the main character. The last fight scene is beyond climatic as the lead characters anguish comes to a head. It is very powerful as it comes without the ridiculous ploy of people running up walls and jumping into trees. Then came the elephant . . .
Writing is great. The lead character is developed from credits to credits and continues to evolve to the very end of the movie. However, the villain is a cliche and too over the top for my taste, which caused me to reduce my rating.
The fight scenes, especially at the end, are phenomenal! OMG! This guy is good. His skill rivals some of the best I've ever seen. Yes. I know it is choreographed, but you still need the skill to pull it off. I'd hate to fight this guy, especially if he is in a bad mood.
I didn't care for the mysticism, which only served to distract from the story; but I accept it is likely a cultural thing and try to look past it.
ONG Bak 2 is an action packed emotionally thrilling film that forces viewers to relate to the characters. You even feel strongly about the leader (good or bad) of the clan, especially at the end. The tragedy in this movie makes you feel the anguish of the main character. The last fight scene is beyond climatic as the lead characters anguish comes to a head. It is very powerful as it comes without the ridiculous ploy of people running up walls and jumping into trees. Then came the elephant . . .