
"The climactic scene in Ong Bak 2: The Beginning, a fierce battle between the put-upon Tien (played by actor-director Tony Jaa) and an ever-expanding hive of willing yet incompetent ninjas, is such a brutal and beautiful explosion of choreography and kung-fu craziness that it qualifies as one of the best martial-arts fight scenes ever."
The Dallas Morning News
"A staggering symphony of physical mayhem, Ong Bak 2 cracks open a can of the most jaw-dropping, eye-popping whoop-ass ever filmed. You'll leave the theater dazed, exhausted, and exhilarated."
Film Threat
"FIRST RATE ACTION. You are not likely to see a better display of martial arts combat on screen for some time. Catnip for kung fu fans... even the most jaded viewer can't help but be astonished at Jaa's athleticism."
Daniel Eagan, The Hollywood Reporter
"Jaa's dazzling martial-arts skills are a marvel to behold."
Tim Grierson, Screen Daily
"The fight sequences are as thrilling as anything Jaa has committed to the screen"
Brian Orndorf, Dark Horizons
"Mind-blowing fighting...unreal acrobatics...gruesome violence - like a Thai version of the first Conan movie. Delivers the goods-and how!"
Giant Robot
"the movie is an epic, all-out festival of ass kicking"
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"Stunningly beautiful. Unbelievably brilliant. Earth shattering."
Harry Knowles, AINT IT COOL NEWS
"It is the single most exhilarating, jaw-dropping action movie ever made. Period."
Filmschoolrejects.com
Martial arts superstar Tony Jaa stars in and directs this epic tale of revenge set hundreds of years in the past. Featuring a huge cast and hordes of elephants, this prequel takes Jaa’s skills to the next level, showcasing him as a master of a wide range of martial arts styles - while proving him to be a promising director as well.