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Ong-Bak - The Thai Warrior (2005)

Tony Jaa , Petchtai Wongkamlao , Prachya Pinkaew  |  R |  DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (224 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Tony Jaa, Petchtai Wongkamlao, Pumwaree Yodkamol, Suchao Pongwilai, Chumphorn Thepphithak
  • Directors: Prachya Pinkaew
  • Writers: Prachya Pinkaew, Panna Rittikrai, Suphachai Sittiaumponpan
  • Producers: Prachya Pinkaew, Darin Vosbein, Luc Besson, Mehdi Sayah
  • Format: Dolby, Color, Dubbed, NTSC, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 2.0 Surround), Thai (Dolby Digital 5.1)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish
  • Dubbed: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: R (Restricted)
  • Studio: 20th Century Fox
  • DVD Release Date: August 30, 2005
  • Run Time: 105 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (224 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0009VBTQY
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #30,579 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Ong-Bak - The Thai Warrior" on IMDb

Special Features

  • Rap music video featuring Tony Jaa
  • Making of the music video
  • The 8 movements of Muay Thai
  • Behind-the-scenes stunt footage
  • Tony Jaa performance at French screening
  • Tony Jaa performance at NBS game
  • Promotional video featuring The RZA
  • Trailer featuring The RZA
  • Additional Trailers

Editorial Reviews

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No computer graphic can ever surpass what a real human body can do--and what the body can do is on spectacular display in Ong-Bak, a Thai action movie starring the lithe and flexible Tony Jaa. When the head is stolen from a holy statue in Jaa's rural village, he goes to Bangkok to get it back. Of course, it just so happens that the thief is connected to a bar where criminal big shots gamble over bare-knuckle brawls, and Jaa is--despite his virtuous efforts--drawn into the game. But that's only the beginning; a chase through the city streets rivals the ingenious acrobatics of Jackie Chan, with Jaa leaping between panes of glass, over a bicycle in motion, and through a wreath of barbed wire. Jaa's fighting prowess has been compared to Bruce Lee, Jet Li, and just about every other martial arts master, but he has an equal degree of charisma as well. He won't win acting awards, but his engaging presence carries the movie. One word of warning: The numerous fights will make you wince as much as gape in astonishment. Ong-Bak follows the action-flick tradition that the hero needs to be as battered as possible before he ultimately triumphs, and the battering is intense. --Bret Fetzer

Product Description

When the head of his village's sacred Buddha statue is stolen, simple country boy Ting (Tony Jaa) is sent to Bangkok to retrieve it. Raised by a monk who has trained him in Muay Thai, Ting has vowed to never use his lethal martial arts skills. But once he arrives in the big city, Ting is forced to fight. It's non-stop action as Ting infiltrates Bangkok's seedy underworld and takes on a series of lowlifes and criminals in his quest to obtain the sacred head.

Customer Reviews

This movie is one of the best movies that I have ever seen; I watched it 3 times. h.j  |  73 reviewers made a similar statement
If you are into good action and fighting, just buy this movie. NPMusicman  |  57 reviewers made a similar statement
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
117 of 129 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars No Stunts, No Wires, No CGIs, Just Actions; Just Amazing February 14, 2005
You like Jackie Chan films? Or remember Bruce Lee? If so, don't miss this one from Thailand, where the film industry is thriving more than ever. And remember the name of Tony Jaa, stunt-turned-actor (incidentally, he was a stunt in the second 'Mortal Kombat' film, and his then co-worker was Ray Park, 'X-Men') Jaa's martial arts skills based on Muay Thai (Thai-style fighting) are simply astonishing.

[NO STUNTS, NO CGIs] Strangely titled film 'Ong-bak: Thai Warrior' is, as the title says, an exciting Thai actioner starring Tony Jaa (real name Panom Yeerum), who plays the hero Ting living in an apparently sleepy country in Thailand. Not exactly, you soon see. In this interesting opening scene, you see these scantily dressed guys climing up one big tree, and during the fighting, they fall one by one onto the ground. This is actually a kind of festival, or ritual, of the hero's village, but what you should realize is, the film uses NO CGIs, NO WIRES ATTACHED.

[FORGET THE STORY] Story? Need one? OK, Tony Jaa's hero has to track down the theives who cut off and stole the head of the sacred statue in his village. With this mission, he goes to town, where he meets one middle-aged man George, and his friend (perhaps girlfriend) Muay. Before you know it, they all got in troubles for the thugs start attack them.

[ACTIONS] Then, actions begin, which are simply eye-poping. One example: in the cat-and-mouse chase scene in the market, running away from the bad guys, Tony Jarr jumps over the tables, stalls, and cars (!) with Jackie's comic timing. And look how he slides into UNDER an RV! To add to them, he leaps through a ring of barbed wires (real ones, I suppose), and comes out unharmed, never stopping a moment!
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80 of 89 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Blunt-force Trauma as High Art September 1, 2005
Format:DVD
I saw this movie recently at the Acadamy Theater in Pasadena, California. I was feeling a little under the weather. There were about 20 other somber people in the theater, including my five year-old daughter who I brought with me despite my concerns about the R rating.

Suffice it to say that about thirty minutes into the movie the entire audience was visibly activated and energized by this stone-cold classic-for-eternity. My health had suddenly returned, I was pumped up on massive doses of epinephrine. Folks, this movie succeeeds on every level. I'm not a huge martial arts expert like many of the reviewers, but I was a kid in the late 60's when Bruce Lee (and Jimi Hendrix) ruled the world, and rightly so. This is the only fighting movie which I've seen since which even comes close to one of the better Bruce Lee movies. I will even contend, with some reservation, that it surpasses the Bruce Lee classics: there is humour, dramatic and sophisticated tuk-tuk chase scenes, foot-chase scenes, splendidly convincing archeological sights, and obviously, absolutely SAVAGE multiple fight scenes where good defeats evil with satisfying Dirty Harry righteousness. The fight scenes in this movie are certified artistic masterpieces and deserve their own special place at the Smithsonian. And, even the soundtrack is good, with a pulsating techno-style music that really builds the tension. This movie delivers the goods.

Having been to Thailand several times and loving that country, I was very happy that this movie pays such a fitting tribute to their culture, the Thai kickboxing sport as well as the gentle and happy demeanor of the Thai people.
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21 of 23 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Sizzling Martial Arts Action and Compelling Drama February 10, 2007
Format:DVD
From a small Thai village the statue of the revered deity Ong Bak is vandalized ... his head is stolen. The film shows how the eight moves of Muay Thai are executed by Ting, the best maritial arts fighter in the village who is sent to the city to find and return this sacred object. The local priest admonishes Ting to use only peaceful means because the moves can be deadly. Ting is given money and valuables by the villagers who aresimple and poor but faithful he will succeed ... He is advised to seek the help of a cousin, who lives in the city. Ting finds his cousin who is less than enthusiastic to receive a visitor from his village. The cousin is ashamed of his village roots, he has taken on an American name and has a girlfriend whom he likes to impress that he is "cool" ... unfortunately, he also has a gambling habit that has gotten him into deep debt with the underworld bosses.

After the cousin stole Ting's money and gambled it away, Ting ends up fighting goons sent by the local gangster to put fear into his cousin, essentially pay up or risk permanent injury. Ting's fighting prowess impresses his cousin who gets the idea to have him fight at a local arena against the best fighters where betting takes place. The cousin is certain he will recoup his losses ...Ting agrees on the condition afterwards his cousin will help find Ong Bak. While the story line is basic, the fighting scenes captivate and capture the viewer's attention and hold it throughout the film.

The scenes where Tony Jaa jumps over several produce carts during a chase in the city while knives are thrown at him is astonishing. Another phenomenal scene involves a huge number of three wheeled taxis which are driven by Ting's would-be captors as he fights them off while he is riding in a moving taxi.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Great martial arts film
A great film, not the most polished acting, but authentic.
Great action sequences! No wires or CGI, just gifted people performing well.
Published 19 days ago by Normal consumer
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Beat 'em Up
This movie is a must watch if you enjoy hand to hand combat and ridiculous stunts. The plot is there but, be honest you didn't come here for that. Read more
Published 21 days ago by Frank Ruemmele
5.0 out of 5 stars Like this movie a lot....
Great movie, I enjoyed watching it...highly recommend...a must see movie.... I have watched this movie maybe for about 3 times now...
Published 28 days ago by Maria
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Muay Thai
Good fast action fight scenes. Story line was predictable but good. Acting was OK.
Overall good, fun to watch martial arts movie.
Published 1 month ago by firesol
2.0 out of 5 stars not that good
could not finish watching. The film seem stuck on the fighting. It never moved off of it. The main guy's cousin was feeding off of him for fight money. Read more
Published 1 month ago by T
5.0 out of 5 stars An Epic!
This movie is a must see! It is truly eye catching and the fight scenes are completely fluid! The action is captured within each fight. A must see for martial artists.
Published 1 month ago by cesar
4.0 out of 5 stars Decent Martial Arts
Plot was a little on the strange side, but the martial arts was good. Very good cinematography. The sidekick character was a bit annoying but did add a bit comedy. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Chup and Co
5.0 out of 5 stars I want to kick someone like this guy!
1st time watching this masterpiece the other day! Seriously enjoyed this! Will be watching parts 2 & 3 very soon!
Published 1 month ago by xXx[Negro_Ninja]xXx
5.0 out of 5 stars Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior [Blu-ray]
love the ong bak series i love all 3 and i have them all i recommend this for people who like Tony Jaa and good movie period i watch it with sub titles
Published 1 month ago by JC
4.0 out of 5 stars great fight scenes
Mainly watched this secondary to good reviews. Any fan of martial arts films like Ip Man(better) etc will like the fight scenes - some of them great. Story line is ok. Read more
Published 2 months ago by charles
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