While I still expect that the film will be re-titled some time soon as it has no relation whatsoever to the original Ong Bak beyond star Tony Jaa - who makes his directorial debut here - there are a pair of fresh poster images for Ong Bak 2 and they're looking rather nice indeed. In this one Jaa stars in a period piece as a poor orphan boy raised by a collection of martial arts masters from across Asia and ends up an expert in all, fusing the styles into a comprehensive fighting style. The promo for this that was on display in Cannes is absolutely spectacular - very well shot, loaded with action in a huge range of styles, and surprisingly bloody. Unless it's let down by the script this will be truly incredible.
Script? Who's writing?
As if it matters who is writting, it will be good no matter what !!
All of the non-action bits of Tom Yum Goong say different. Tony needs a good script very soon - I'd say he's got one more shot after this - if he's ever going to break out of the hardcore martial arts ghetto.
Kung-Fu is like porno. The more action the better. Screw the plot.
never under stand why movie goers could ever say "screw the plot". A plot is required for a movie to be a good movie and not just be amazing/revolutionary in a single respect.
Mike: I've asked about the promo. Time will tell.
Sorry. That was Tom Yum Goong - which was also titled Ong Bak 2 post-release, apparently.
Neat. Thanks.
Yes Tony about freaking time!!!! Hope this sucker kicks anal...
Only thing that made Ong Bak 1 barable to watch was the action. I'm not sure I'm even interested to see the followup if they don't shape up the acting.
Come on, what modern Thai action film hasn't been ruined by the script and laughable acting?
It can't be worst than Flashpoint's script.
at least Flashpoint tried to make a story. Buddha heads? Stolen Elephants?
But yes...Flashpoint really lacked in the story department.
Flash Point had better direction, production values and better acting so it's legitimately good for being an action potboiler.