When a movie has you begging for it to end not even half way through it's pure crap. We've all seen this movie and this characters millions of times, nothing new in it. Don't waste your time.

The movie's neither hopeful in contrived ways, nor hopeless in different contrived ways. Somehow it manages to be wonderful

Like the great film, it's made with a great deal of visible affection both in front of and behind the camera.

There are moments in this movie where the great movie it could've been peek out... They're fleeting, here, but they're worth savoring, and they happen often enough to make it worth your while.

Set in 1431, the Ayutthaya Kingdom is expanding east into the Sukhothai kingdom. Young Tien witnesses the massacre of his family by the vile Lord Rajasena. He is taken by slave traders and eventually saved by Chernang, the leader of the Garuda Wing Cliff who teaches him to fight. Tien (Tony Jaa) would grow up to be a powerful fighter. First he takes revenge on the cruel slave traders. Then he infiltrates Lord Rachasana's ranks as he looks for the opportunity to avenge his family.I love that this is going into the muddy jungle. I love the elephants. I love the look of it. What I don't love is the story or the construction of the story. It is hard to figure out sometimes who the characters are. The movie starts off a little confused. It may be that story is not what one looks for in this franchise. I really don't like the flashbacks where the acting is stiff. Without Tony Jaa, the flashbacks just drag on and on. If fighting is what you crave, Tony Jaa gives the audience that and more. The ending is full of fighting but ends with an unsatisfying cliffhanger that is setup for the 3rd movie.

I'll keep this short and sweet...Tony Jaa switches between...Muay Boran,Kung Fu,Wushu,Silat,MMA & Kali all too effortlessly...in the same damn fight scene...I wont give away to many plot details (its a revenge flick period drama) but what i will say is this...It has a 20 minute finale fight scene thats just too good for words..Ong Bak and TYG Are better movies but not for the fighting...the fighting is where Ong Bak 2 Really exceeds anything Jaa had made previously...Less acrobatics..More Brawling. Storys passable and the directing isn't bad..the overall tone of the film is a tad dull...And still miles ahead of TYG 2 And Ong Bak 3....Here's Hoping Skin Trade & SPL 2 will re spark some of that former glory that jaa once possessed.

This is a disappointing sequel that just doesn't have enough Tony Jaa action. In fact this movie has just about nothing to do with the first Ong Bak. Except maybe for the statue and slight other stuff. And Tony Jaa who is a different character named Tien. And the story takes place way before the first Ong Bak. It reminded me of that crappy live action "The Jungle Book" movie than a legit straightforward martial arts flick. It tries to incorporated more story elements in this movie but it just doesn't work and the pacing is just so slow. I was like okay can we get to Tony Jaa fighting yet. The training segments are alright but basically the only distinguishable part is the last fight scene in this movie. I guess muy thai has already gotten boring cause the main focus when it comes to fighting style this time. When it comes to the story I will just say it has been done many times before but has been done better. It isn't a painful movie to sit through but disappointing overall.5.9/10

I liked movie which is amazing for someone who never watches martial arts films. I was amazed at the level of production value plus very good direction of the action sequences. I really don't know anything about martial arts so I cannot comment on the various types used in this movie. I admit the story is a common one a young boy is out to avenge his parents death a mentor saves him and the boy matures into a master warrior who is driven to avenge his the wrongs brought upon his family.The movie has great set designs and I love the look of feudal Thailand with rustic villages in deep forest. All art direction is a step above and rivals many Hollywood films. I also liked the historical setting and I could tell much research was done in costuming and bringing that period to life. The only drawback was there could have been a little more character development. I would like some more background on Tiens spiritual growth and beliefs.Grade B