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Ong Bak: The Beginning, a review by dfmorgan

Ong Bak: The Beginning

Year: 2009
Director: Tony Jaa and Panna Rittikrai
Cast: Tony Jaa, Sarunyu Wongkrajang, Sorapong Chatree
Overview: MARTIAL ARTS LEGEND TONY JAA IS BAK!
This jaw-dropping new film features some of the most breathtaking fight sequences ever seen. Battling his own demons, Tien (Tony Jaa), must fight to avenge the slaughter of his beloved family. Trained by vicious outlaws, he evolves into a dangerous and feared warrior, his lethal skills perfected to the point where he is able to exact a terrible revenge on the men responsible for the murder of those closest to him. Following the ground breaking global success of 'Ong Bak' and 'Warrior King', Tony Jaa once again brings his sensational skills to bear in one of the most eagerly anticipated martial arts films of recent years.

Watched: 26th Jul 2010
My Thoughts: I've enjoyed the other Tony Jaa films I've seen and in general enjoy martial arts films but this film hmmmm. I don't know whether it was because Tony Jaa wrote, directed and produced this film but it seemed to me to be disjointed. There was plenty of action and weapons but it was almost as if the actions scenes were all filmed and then they had to make up a story to combine them and if necessary repeat a flashback to take up a bit more time. Then the ending seemed to be - OK we've reached 90mins so we'd better end this somehow so let's have confusion from stupid plot devices and end with no clear resolution.

My Rating: I wanted it to be a 3 but overall wasn't enjoyable enough

Dave

(From Dave's DVD/Blu-ray Reviews on July 26th, 2010)

Underworld, a review by addicted2dvd

Underworld


My Thoughts:
Werewolves, Vampires, Action, Romance... this movie has it all. I know of many people that don't care for this combination of action and horror... but I have always liked it. This is actually the first time I watched this movie in quite a while. I really enjoyed this movie. It has lots of great action and beautiful imagery. I especially liked the look of (as they put it) the Gothic metropolis. While I liked the look of the werewolves in this movie... I felt a little disappointed in the transformation. I mean the CGI effects for it is alright... but after watching movies with it done "old school" I much preferred the look of the transformations from 20 to 30 years ago. But over-all I really enjoyed this movie. I am glad I decided to watch it again.



(From Weekend Movie Marathon: Werewolves on May 10th, 2009)

Angel Marathon, a review by addicted2dvd

15. Loyalty
Original Air Date: 2/25/2002
As Fred and Gunn try to juggle their personal and work relationships, Wesley uncovers more information about the prophecy and approaches Holtz in hopes of preventing it.

Guest Stars:
Stephanie Romanov
Laurel Holloman
Jack Conley
Wendy Davis
Keith Szarabajka

My Thoughts:
A good episode that brings the storyline further. Even though it is beyond silly... I had to laugh at Wesley talking to the big hamburger.

My Rating:

(From Angel Marathon on March 14th, 2010)