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This followup to the hit Ong Bak has nothing to do with the original Ong Bak, and it seems like the producers were simply trying to cash in on the name, but boy- why did they have to? This movie stands upto itself on its own. Tight editing, lots of superb fight sequences, lots of innovative battle techniques, minimal storyline meaning minimal time wasted on anything but the raw action that we are there to see; all makes it a great movie impossible to miss. You get glued to your seat and wont even blink. Somebody wrote he was bored, which I tried hard to understand- but couldn't. Man, action movies don't get bigger or better than this. Its like Gladiator meets Apocalypto meets Rambo, only better. Raw gut wrenching intensity makes it a pleasure to watch. Don't miss this.

A fascinating juxtaposition of martial arts movie and prehistoric epic, ONG BAK 2 is, to put it simply, stunning. The superb cinematography of sets that look to have been left standing from some long-lost civilization is just for starters. From the costumes (which are rich in detail and lend yet further visual depth to an already beautiful film) to performances that ring true throughout to some of the high-flying, death-defying martial arts for which Jaa is known, ONG BAK 2 is the kind of movie- satisfying on every level- that lovers of the genre always hope for but seldom get. If anyone could handle a big screen version of Robert E. Howard's CONAN (and do it the justice it deserves), it's director Tony Jaa.

As a martial artist and a movie goer I must say this film is a martial arts EPIC! There is not a cheesy aspect in this movie (martial arts movie). Tony Jaa proves to be a great artist. He is not only the most accomplished martial artist, that graced the screen, since Bruce Lee, but a very good director as well.What can I say about this movie? Choreography? Martial Arts Styles? Realism? Skills and acrobatics? Camera angles that allow you to actually observe the moves? Good story line? It has it all!I cannot describe it! It certainly is not a family movie, but one of the best action movies ever produced and certainly, and this is just my humble opinion, the greatest martial arts movie ever.Amazing, simply amazing!