Director: Gareth Evans (Footsteps)
Writers: Gareth Evans (Footsteps)
Cast: Iko Uwais, Sisca Jessica
Distributor: PT Merantau Films
Release Dates: TBA
Synopsis: Martial arts fans should be in for a treat, as we witness what looks like the Indonesian version of Tony Jaa in Iko Uwais. In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda (Iko Uwais) a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men but after a series of setbacks leaves Yuda homeless and uncertain about his new future. A chance encounter results in him defending the orphaned Astri from becoming the latest victim of a European human trafficking ring. Injuring the ring leader in the mêlée and seeking both his "merchandise" and bloody retribution, Yuda's introduction to this bustling city is a baptism of fire. Forced to go on the run with Astri and her younger brother Adit as all the pimps and gangsters that inhabit the night hound the streets chasing their every step. Escape seemingly beyond their grasp, Yuda has no choice but to face his attackers head on.
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Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Ong Bak 2 and the anticipation
If you have not watched Ong Bak starring Tony Jaa, well then I may just have to ask what is wrong with you!? The 2003 Thailand martial arts film gained quite a bit of praise for the high quality stunts and fight scenes. This was Tony Jaa’s breakout feature. Jaa has since starred in Tom-Yum-Goong (distributed as the Protector (US) or Warrior King (UK)). Aside from some minor roles and a few small projects before Ong Bak, Jaa doesn’t have much of a resume. That doesn’t mean you shouldn’t check the films out though. If you like martial arts there are great quality, not much story but the action is worth it. Using various styles of Muay Thai, the fights scenes are elegant and vicious. Although Ong Bak 2 was delayed with many production troubles it is now finished and was released in Thailand on Dec. 8th 2008. This is a brief trailer that doesn’t describe much of the story, but shows us a few action sequences. It has me pumped and anxiously awaiting the North American release.
Colin Enquist
Plot: In this prequel to Ong Bak, Tony Jaa play Tien a man who was born into nobility but had it stripped from him after his parents were brutally murdered. Tien is forced to live on the streets where he is eventually captured by a group of thieves who take him in and teach him how to steal and fight. A competition is being held to find the best knights to serve under the very man who had killed Tien's parents all those years ago. Tien passes the tests easily and is made Lord Rachasana's 2nd Knight. Now, he has his opportunity to strike but he will have to use all his skill and ingenuity if he is going to get his revenge on the man who killed his parents.
Red Band International Trailer
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