![]() ![]() Nevertheless, the visuals, character interactions, and primary conflicts provide constant entertainment on a minute by minute basis. This is not to say that the script of "Ong Bak 2" is far better than Jaa's previous movies, because the conclusion is in desperate need for a direct sequel that wraps up the fates of the surviving antagonists as well as the lead protagonist. ![]() Many of the non-action scenes are riveting and interesting to watch, which is something one cannot say about "Ong Bak" or even the brilliant "Tom Yum Goong" for that matter which successfully used an absurd quantity of superbly executed action sequences to overpower any and all deficiencies that nest in-between the beatings. When all is said and done, this film genuinely captures Thai culture from start to finish, with no pandering to foreign influence outside of some martial arts styles.And that, my dear friends, is the crux of why "Ong Bak 2" so very easily surpasses its predecessor. One simply cannot overstate the spectacular images presented herein, and many reviewers seem to have undervalued the amazing cultural contributions that "Ong Bak 2" has to offer, because non-Thai viewers will be transported to an unfamiliar world that not only exhibits rough geographical locations, but an equally rough and incredibly diverse band of bizarre, threatening characters that are attention-grabbing for virtually every second they're on screen e.g., the white-haired mystic, the pirates, the dark-skinned wrestler, the crow man, etc. All is not so clean, however, because the environments add a significant amount of authenticity with an unending assault of gritty, dirty, primal village imagery amidst the forests of Thailand. With the support of the efficient Thai sergeant Mark, who was involved in a conspiracy, Kham fights to rescue the animal from the mobsters.Emphasizes golden architecture and beautiful clothing that reminds one of the striking visuals that are showcased in Zhang Yimou's films. He travels to Australia, where he locates the baby elephant in a restaurant owned by the evil Madame Rose, the leader of an international Thai mafia. ![]() When his old elephant and the baby Kern are stolen by criminals, Kham finds that the animals were sent to Sidney. In Bangkok, the young Kham was raised by his father in the jungle with elephants as members of their family. ![]()
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