But most of the movie has a more visceral goal — to make you gasp or laugh or cringe at the physical excesses of Tony Jaa.

| Original Score: B+ | Sep 19, 2022

Employing no special effects or wirework and doing all of his own stunts, Tony Jaa is clearly the man to watch for the future of martial arts movies.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Nov 9, 2020

While the Muay Thai kickboxing style employed by star and action choreographer Tony Jaa is impressive, the way in which the various bouts are filmed is uninspired and ultimately tiresome.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Apr 24, 2019

The film is worth watching merely to marvel at what the human body is capable of.

| Aug 24, 2017

The best parts of this movie are the gritty and grisly fight sequences that have a power and intensity you don't find in many movies nowadays.

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 21, 2012

May be the supreme example of a filmic endeavor succeeding exclusively for one cinematic aspect.

| Original Score: 59/100 | Sep 26, 2009

Knocked my socks off, and I was cursing myself for not seeing it sooner.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 29, 2009

| Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 7, 2008

| Original Score: 3/4 | Dec 27, 2007

Genius. Perfection. Thai-style fighting with sequences that will make you shout at the screen.

| Original Score: A+ | Jun 21, 2007

Just a showcase for Jaa's athletic abilities.

| Original Score: C | Aug 24, 2006

Skittishly directed and haphazardly written, Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior is a bundle of old action movie chestnuts brought briefly to life only by Jaa's presence.

| Original Score: 2.5/4 | May 26, 2006

| Original Score: 4/5 | Apr 1, 2006

While many martial arts movies rely on wires or computer graphics to pump up the action, this one is all natural.

| Original Score: B | Mar 7, 2006

I haven't been this thrilled by a new star since I saw my first Jackie Chan movie.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Sep 1, 2005

Jaa combines speed, strength, and fluidity in a convincing bid to turn wire stunts into yesterday's fad and return simple physical prowess to the forefront.

| Original Score: 8/10 | Aug 25, 2005

Suddenly The Matrix looks about as relevant as VHS tapes.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 21, 2005

The fights and chases ooze an authenticity that makes up for the lackluster and ridiculously underdeveloped story.

| Jun 16, 2005

Ficarei muito espantando caso o fantástico Tony Jaa não se torne um astro internacional do gênero ação/artes marciais.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | May 14, 2005

It's too soon to tell if Tony Jaa has the the ability to sustain an interesting career, but he's off to a hell of a start, regardless.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Apr 17, 2005