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October 20, 2004
TIME Asia article on Tony Jaa: Ong-Bak star
You are in for a treat come February. If you haven't see Ong-Bak you will have your chance soon. Famed french director and producer Luc Besson recut the film and secured a U.S. distribution deal with Magnolia Pictures. No word on Canadian dates yet but one can only hope.
In the meantime I came across an article proclaiming Tony as the new Bruce Lee. Bruce, huh? We here at Twitch has always compared him to Jackie and Jet. The athletecism and grace of Jackie combined with the ferocity and power of Jet. Regardless, Tony kicks huge ass and you will be converted once you see him in action.
You can read the full TIME Asia Tony Jaa Ong-Bak magazine article right here.
You can also visit the Japanese web-site or the French web-site as well.
Via KungFuCinema.
» Posted by Mack at October 20, 2004 08:03 AM
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why did besson re-cut the film? wasn't it fine before? is this a miramax-like move?
» Posted by sam at October 20, 2004 11:21 AM
This film was in dier need of a trim. I look forward to see that version.
» Posted by Swarez at October 20, 2004 11:27 AM
I agree with Swarez ... there was plenty of trim-able material here. It'll be a better film tightened up a bit ... the difference between Besson and Miramax is that Besson actually has a clue when it comes to martial arts film. He's a fan of the genre and has produced some good ones himself ... he'll treat it with respect ...
» Posted by Todd at October 20, 2004 11:32 AM
oh okay. that's good to know, then. the way you were talking about Ong-Bak it sounded like it was already a cult classic.
» Posted by sam at October 20, 2004 12:02 PM
Destined to be a cult classic sam. Destined to be.
» Posted by Mack at October 21, 2004 10:01 PM
My name is Danny Le. I am hard of hearing but can hear a little about 50 percentage of hearing and speak as well. I really like your fighting style. It is unique that I never seen it from your movie in Ong-Bak. It is awesome! Please make sure put English on subtitle and closed caption when you are making other new movies. I would be appreciate your help. Good luck for your career. Do your best! Danny Le
» Posted by Dang(Danny)Le at November 4, 2004 02:10 PM
one of the best martial arts movie I have ever seen look forward to seeing the next movie I am interested in where to learn traditional muay thai in los angeles.
» Posted by murphy at November 12, 2004 11:15 PM
I don't think the extra (i.e. non-fighting, middling acting) material hurts the film one bit...You need a breather from those crazy action sequences....This is the best new (non arthouse) fighting film in the past 10 years, easily!!
Capsule from 2003 tiff here. (scroll to bottom of page)
» Posted by Kurt at November 13, 2004 11:40 AM