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Binding: DVD EAN: 0021540241609 Format: Import Label: Sahamongkol Film International Co. Ltd. Manufacturer: Sahamongkol Film International Co. Ltd. Publisher: Sahamongkol Film International Co. Ltd. Region Code: 0.0 Running Time: 110 Studio: Sahamongkol Film International Co. Ltd.
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Editorial Reviews: Tom Yum Goong, from the creators of Ong Bak, marks another chapter in the rise of martial arts superstar, Tony Jaa. Following the same simple formula that helped make Ong Bak a runaway international success, Tom Yum Goong is filled with bone crunching fight sequences and jaw-dropping stuntwork. Kham, (Jaa) a simple Thai lad from the countryside, is forced out of his quiet lifestyle, and indeed his country, after his elephant is stolen by a vicious band of animal traffickers. He travels to Sydney, Australia and starts his quest to track down his missing pet, and in the process discovers that dealing in endangered species is the least of the evil gang's crimes. As with Ong Bak, the plot takes a definite back seat in favor of the action, with story and character development hardly a primary concern. In effect little more than a ninety-minute showcase of Jaa's talents, Tom Yum Goong is trashy popcorn entertainment at its best and guaranteed to put a smile on the face of martial arts lovers everywhere.
Spotlight customer reviews: Customer Rating: Summary: Good Flick Comment: The story and acting is kinda weak, but it's a martial arts movie so we look the other way. The action sequences are terrific. There is a scene that lasts a few minutes going up a stairs through several levels of a building and the camera doesn't stop rolling. It pans away a few times to follow bodies but that's about it. It's not the most visually pleasing shot, but it's one take! There is a scene in a wherehouse that feels very Rumble in the Bronx. Visually this movie cannot compare to House of Flying Daggers, but Tony Jaa is terrific. His opponents are different than Ong Bak so we see other fighting styles. Very cool movie, definately buy this one. I am enjoying watching him develop. Customer Rating: Summary: This is the ultimate martial arts movie Comment: It's true: nobody has ever seen nothing like it. Tony Jaa is incredible. The movie script is lame, to say the least. Direction is faulty and pacing is so slow that the first part of the film makes you wonder if it was worth what you were paying. But the it takes off... In as few words as possible: Country bumpkin grows up with elephant. Somehow he manages to learn the art of Muay Thai. We don't know how, from who, where, but it doesn't matter. Boy grows up. Big elephant fathers baby elephant called Korn. Baby elephant is so cute and wonderful it robs your heart forever and steals every scene. Bad guys take both elephants and country bumpkin boy lands in Australia of all places, where he has to fight local thugs to rescue elphants. So far so good. The fights are as real as it can be made and the producers of this movie have done an incredible job. Oh, the choreography is Tony Jaa's. The man is the best ever. Bruce Lee's "Enter the Dragon" was cinematographically ruined by its director who insisted in close-ups and avoided wide angle photography. Not here. Oh, what a joy to watch such perfection. In slomo one can't detect any ttrickery, no misses, no fakes. The thing is for real! I can't wait to see Tony Jaa again. He is the man. Customer Rating: Summary: Amazing movie, but i wish i could understand it! Comment: No argument.. Tony Jaa is amazing. And the action in this, while over the top will make your jaw drop. He is the real deal and i think anyone with any interest in martial arts or martial art movies needs to see this. The only real problem i had was the English subtitles... there are none. I have played this DVD on nearly 10 different players and none of them have them. This wouldnt upset me if it didnt say they were on the disc on amazon as well as on the DVD case... then again, i kinda caught the highlights... Missing elephant, TOny Jaa beats up everyone involved. Long story short: watch this movie Customer Rating: Summary: ong bak rules!!! Comment: i saw this movie this past spring when i was in ecuador. this movie is phenomenal i am looking forward to seeing it again this weekend... Customer Rating: Summary: Tony Jaa is the superman of martial arts today Comment: I have never seen such amazing martial arts stunt work as I saw in this movie. Tony Jaa is like some kind of superhuman killing machine as he goes after the gangsters who steal his beloved elephants. To think that he uses no wires or cgi, is remarkable. A must see for all martial arts fans. RUN don't walk, RUN to get this DVD! Run, even if it means running down the street in your underwear into oncoming traffic! If it is late at night and the stores are closed in your area, RUN THERE ANYWAY, and wait all night outside untill the store opens in the morning. If the police try to stop you, run away from them, into the woods where they won't be able to find you, and continue on your way to the store through wooded areas until you get there. DO IT! More Reviews