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Ong Bak 2
องค์บาก 2
2008 98 min Thailand R 18+
★6.1
Adventure, Action, Thriller
Director: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai
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Description
Tien, the son of Lord Sihadecho — a murdered nobleman — is taken under the wing of Chernang, a renowned warrior and leader of the Pha Beek Krut.
Budget:
$8.5M
US Gross:
$102,458
Worldwide:
$8.94M
Starring
Tony Jaa
Actor
Sarunyu Wongkrachang
Actor
Sorapong Chatree
Actor
Awards
1 win & 7 nominations total
Key opinion
Ong-Bak 2 is widely celebrated for its high-level, brutal martial arts choreography and impressive visual presentation. However, the film is polarizing due to its disjointed narrative, lack of continuity with the original movie, and thin character development.
| Acting | The martial arts choreography is expertly staged, featuring a diverse and brutal array of combat styles and weaponry. | |
| Cinematography | Cinematography and production design create a striking visual atmosphere that effectively captures Thai landscapes and period settings. | |
| Screenplay | The film suffers from a fragmented, confusing, and thin narrative that fails to provide a satisfying arc. | |
| Adaptation | The title and marketing are misleading, as the film has no meaningful narrative connection to the original Ong-Bak. | |
| Acting | Performances are often criticized as wooden or one-dimensional, placing the entire weight of the film on Tony Jaa's physical presence. | |
| Pacing | The pacing is viewed by some as a relentless, high-octane spectacle, while others find the narrative structure tedious and difficult to follow. |