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Ong Bak - Febuary 11th
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Ha! I just did a search for this at Netflix. Apparently, many renters have been burned by a misleading subtitle for another film called Muay Thai:
http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70012729
So, be warned, fast clickers.
http://www.netflix.com/MovieDisplay?movieid=70012729
So, be warned, fast clickers.
Fresh Prince
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Dubbing badly in English is the only answer.ChumsGum said:
Any new news on Ong Bak II yet?
They should release this one too, Beautiful Boxer. Another thai film and one of the best films I`ve ever seen. Leagues ahead of Ong-Bak, although a much more serious film.
But since it`s a true story about a thai boxer that went through a sex change I guess it will too controversial for prudish americans.
http://www.apple.com/jp/quicktime/trailers/gaga/mach_large.html
http://www.huntandgatherdev.com/ongbak/trailers/RZA_Trailer.mov
Thought I'd share some of the Ong-Bak trailer love.
http://www.huntandgatherdev.com/ongbak/trailers/RZA_Trailer.mov
Thought I'd share some of the Ong-Bak trailer love.
Smiles and Cries
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oh damn
Wario64 said:
No, limited.
Go here:
http://www.ongbakmovie.com/
It lists which theater will show it starting this Friday.
I'm definitely going the Arclight in Hoolywood to see it.
ScientificNinja
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some of the fight scenes are a-w-e-s-o-m-e. I'd like to see Tony Jaa and Jet Li do a film together
ScientificNinja
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Oh they found him - he was never in trouble. Busted up his foot rescuing his daughter, though.
Howlin' Mad
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Ecrofirt said:
At least it's coming to PA, OH didn't get a single showing.
I've owned this DVD for eons and never watched it... saw a commercial on Fri that it was coming out here and finally broke the DVD out on Saturday to watch. Great fight sequences, great acrobatic stuff(Chase sequence). Very enjoyable.
Finally checked out New Police Story this weekend as well.... VERY nice... lots of emotion, good action, etc... was probably one of the most balanced roles I've ever seen Jackie do in terms of great fighting, great action, crazy stunts.. AND emotional acting.
Finally checked out New Police Story this weekend as well.... VERY nice... lots of emotion, good action, etc... was probably one of the most balanced roles I've ever seen Jackie do in terms of great fighting, great action, crazy stunts.. AND emotional acting.
ong bak rocks!
i've had the import dvd(ebay) for awhile now and tony jaa is without a doubt the next jackie chan(as a matter of fact, jackie was so impressed when he saw the film, he's apparently got an offer out to jaa to star as his pupil in "drunken master 3" jackie would be his teacher).
the fight scenes in this flick: literally bone crushing. they appear to be full contact!
and the stunts-totally reminded me of jackie chan's earlier days like "police story".
if you haven't seen this: grab it!
hell, i bought my dvd off ebay for $5!
i've had the import dvd(ebay) for awhile now and tony jaa is without a doubt the next jackie chan(as a matter of fact, jackie was so impressed when he saw the film, he's apparently got an offer out to jaa to star as his pupil in "drunken master 3" jackie would be his teacher).
the fight scenes in this flick: literally bone crushing. they appear to be full contact!
and the stunts-totally reminded me of jackie chan's earlier days like "police story".
if you haven't seen this: grab it!
hell, i bought my dvd off ebay for $5!
Howlin' Mad
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mrroboto said:
I've seen a couple on ebay that I've been tempted by, but I was unsure of the quality that I'd be getting. Does this one look like the one you bought and was it ok? Thx.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=617&item=6364961373&rd=1&ssPageName=WDVW
BigGreenMat
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I am going to a free preview at the River East in Chicago on Wednesday. Can't freaking wait!!!
Those DVDs have hilarious subtitles. They're so bad they're good! Seriously, subtitles really shouldn't be a concern. The story is barely there, it's all about the action.
I think Ong-Bak has the potential to do pretty well. I saw quite a few commercials over the weekend on sports networks, even one during the Superbowl (although it was during pre-game ceremonies). The only problem with the movie is it takes a little bit to finally get rolling; the audience is fed bits and pieces of action that gradually increases, until it gets crazy at the end.
I think Ong-Bak has the potential to do pretty well. I saw quite a few commercials over the weekend on sports networks, even one during the Superbowl (although it was during pre-game ceremonies). The only problem with the movie is it takes a little bit to finally get rolling; the audience is fed bits and pieces of action that gradually increases, until it gets crazy at the end.
Smiles and Cries
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BRIDGEPORT CT!!! I am seeing this bitch
howlin mad-that's it. though $20 seems high. i browsed just now and saw a bunch around the $5.00 price range(just be careful about the shipping charges).
mine didn't have subtitles but you really don't need them at all.
spoilers on story:
along the way we get crazy action scenes, knuckle busting fights and stunts that made me say "wtf" out loud. :lol
grab this one quick!
hopefully the american company won't butcher this movie(tis why i always buy the import dvds).
mine didn't have subtitles but you really don't need them at all.
spoilers on story:
basically these bad guys come into jaa's village and steal his village's budda
head. this is a no no. jaa is sent out to find the culprits and bring the budda head back home.
head. this is a no no. jaa is sent out to find the culprits and bring the budda head back home.
along the way we get crazy action scenes, knuckle busting fights and stunts that made me say "wtf" out loud. :lol
grab this one quick!
hopefully the american company won't butcher this movie(tis why i always buy the import dvds).
Howlin' Mad
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The other thing that makes me nervous about these Ebay dvds is that a lot of them don't bother to list Tony Jaa as a star. Some say starring: Suwinit Panjamat or Phanum Yeerum or Mum Jok Mok. I'm just worried about getting another movie labeled as Ong Bak.
Howlin' Mad said:
That's hilariously funny because when you said Tony Jaa I didn't know who the hell you were talking about. Panom Yeerum is his "real" name AFAIK. Tony Jaa may be the Americanized name that will be used for his future or is use now as his name. BTW he was Robin Shou's double in MK:A
Howlin' Mad
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DarienA said:
Whew, I feel better now. Thanks for clearing it up. Tony Jaa has a nice ring to it though, easier to remember. :lol :lol :lol
Hey, did you guys see his halftime performance at the Dallas Mavericks games? It's really amazing, it's on the official site at www.ongbakmovie.com some of the stuff he's doing without wires is amazing, especially when he flip kicks that baskeball at the end of the performance.
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the fight scenes are stunning in this flick. I mean I never even thought that jumping across the room and kneeing a guy in the face while also elbowing him in the face would work. But it does!
Its kind of funny that you would say that. Considering all of the cool looking things you see in martial arts movies that would, in a real fight, just get you your ass kicked, its suprising that there is nothing cooler looking than a flying knee, which is a technique that actually works.catfish said:
Gilbert Yvel's uses a flying knee extensively, and even has a couple ko's with it.
http://s30.yousendit.com/d.aspx?id=1MA9RK2XEVFYV0C6Z93SKIOTM2
Kabuki Waq
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New Police story had awful acting and plot....i mean cmon Xgame punk video game killers :lol
Jackie (God Bless His Soul) cant act its a fact. Now he is showing his age and has really slowed down. I like the fight scene at the end but other than that the movie pretyt much sucked.
Jackie (God Bless His Soul) cant act its a fact. Now he is showing his age and has really slowed down. I like the fight scene at the end but other than that the movie pretyt much sucked.
Lil' Dice said:
you have to load a trailer first, then another link appears.
Try this too
http://www.huntandgatherdev.com/ongbak/trailers/halftime.html
ScientificNinja
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Oh Christ - the hyperbole in this thread is too much. It is NOT the best movie ever. The story is rubbish and so's the acting - at best equivalent with Bruce Lee's The Big Boss.
The fight scenes are what you watch this movie for. Tony Jaa uses his knees and elbows in ways that make me want to jump up and copy him just as I did as a kid with Bruce Lee. I mean, a guy has Tony in a headlock from behind, and Tony hits him in the face. WITH HIS ELBOW. Bloody awesome.
The fight scenes are what you watch this movie for. Tony Jaa uses his knees and elbows in ways that make me want to jump up and copy him just as I did as a kid with Bruce Lee. I mean, a guy has Tony in a headlock from behind, and Tony hits him in the face. WITH HIS ELBOW. Bloody awesome.
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