One Man Army (Ong-Bak-2)

‘Ong-Bak 2’ or ‘One Man Army’, has only two things in common with the original ‘Ong-Bak’- the elephants and extremely stunning fight sequences. The sequel is just an attempt to cash in on the 2005 smashing performance by Tony Jaa.

There is not much even in the storyline. We are taken back to medieval Thailand when the cruel warlords once ruled. And to challenge their might, a hero, our ‘one man army’, Tien (Tony) is born. The rest of the story is predictable with raw violence and gore shots.

This film would not have mattered much had it not been for Tonny Jaa, who made a comeback not just as an actor but director, co-producer and co-writer. There is no denying the fact that he still got those crazy moves for which he is no less than Jackie Chan or Let Li. But, the fun is missing in ‘Ong-Bak 2’.

However, there is a particular action sequence which is worth mentioning. It’s where you see Tien (Tony) fighting the entire army all alone. The hardcore stunts last for some 13-15 minutes which should be good news for fans.

Overall, ‘Ong-Bak 2’ (One man Army) is all serious business — plot, set and action, with the first being a total failure. It is like kicking a sack with no hay in it. Good for those wanting to get a few extra martial arts moves.
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Thai English subtitle (U/A)
Cast: Tony Jaa
Director: Tony Jaa