a good choice
Added 11/18/2009
This was the first time I ordered a used dvd online. I was happy to see that it was just as advertised. The condition was like new. For the price I paid it was an excellent choice to order from amazon.
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I fcuking love this movie! Elephants are sooo awesome!
Added 11/6/2009
If you have never seen this movie you must be living under a rock.... Buy it or rent it becuase it is a must see! The Bruce Lee of the 21st Century!
(Over-statement)But he is really, really good at what he does.
Have a nice day!
:)
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One of the BEST!!!!!!!
Added 10/22/2009
This movie is diffenately one of the best movies i have seen a long time! Tony Jaa is the next Jackie Chan or even better, this guy is just awesome! Just the sceen when he breaks up at least 40 guys in one sceen will freak you out, I watched just this movie at least 10- 15 times already and still amazed from this movie. Onk-Bak 1 and 2 are even just as good and i can't wait for Onk-Bak 3 to come out, so step aside Jet Li cause Tony Jaa is just naturally AMAZING!!!!
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A Must watch movie
Added 9/2/2009
This guy Tony is awsome....He will not let you down...his martial art technique is very unique and quite a show to watch.
I hope he will be making more of this type of movie.
You will not be disappointed.
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Absolutely phenomenal fight scenes!
Added 5/9/2009
The fight scenes in 'The Protector' are absolutely amazing! I'll just repeat what everyone is saying: the continuous shot of Jaa going up the spiral stairs in the restaurant is without doubt the best martial arts fight scene I have ever viewed. The scene is so amazing because it solves the key challenge of martial arts films: the fact that they have to do cut-to's and slo-mo's just so you can see what's happening. The approach in this scene and Jaa's athleticism allow you to feel like you are really right there watching him totally kick ***. I can't say enough about this scene, and there are plenty of other amazing fights as well.
Most of the reviews claim the plot of 'The Protector' is too thin, but I disagree somewhat. I saw the international release and, if anything, I think the plot tries to do too much. There are so many characters and subplots that the film has no time to develop them and things come off a little convoluted and half-baked.
For example, why did Johnny want to please Rose so much? Was he in love with her? Why'd he kill the white guy she was mashing with instead of the Thai cop? Why does the call girl help Jaa? Why does the cop let the crackhead go? Dropping a few characters and subplots would have given the movie more time to build key characters, and that would have helped.
There's probably also subtext in the movie that partially escapes me since I do not entirely understand the significance of elephants. The voice over at the end mentions they are a national symbol of Thailand. If so, then there's definitely a lot of imagery in the film relating to them (they save Jaa's character in a very surprising way). However, I have no idea if it's a good subtext about traditions and national pride or if it's just overwrought histrionics.
In the end, if you like martial arts films, then this is a must see. If you require a great plot, then this one will dissapoint a bit as the story is too scattered to have maximum impact. But one thing is for sure: when Jaa is doing his thing, 'The Protector' is pure martial arts magic.
PS: Hats off to the sound effects people! The sound of bones breaking in this movie is used really well. Pretty high ick factor in a couple scenes. Loved it!
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a good choice
Added 11/18/2009
This was the first time I ordered a used dvd online. I was happy to see that it was just as advertised. The condition was like new. For the price I paid it was an excellent choice to order from amazon.
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I fcuking love this movie! Elephants are sooo awesome!
Added 11/6/2009
If you have never seen this movie you must be living under a rock.... Buy it or rent it becuase it is a must see! The Bruce Lee of the 21st Century!
(Over-statement)But he is really, really good at what he does.
Have a nice day!
:)
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One of the BEST!!!!!!!
Added 10/22/2009
This movie is diffenately one of the best movies i have seen a long time! Tony Jaa is the next Jackie Chan or even better, this guy is just awesome! Just the sceen when he breaks up at least 40 guys in one sceen will freak you out, I watched just this movie at least 10- 15 times already and still amazed from this movie. Onk-Bak 1 and 2 are even just as good and i can't wait for Onk-Bak 3 to come out, so step aside Jet Li cause Tony Jaa is just naturally AMAZING!!!!
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