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Tony Jaa, Dan Chupong, Primrata Dej-Udom, Sarunyu Wongkrajang, Nirut Sirijunya ... see more see more... , Petchtai Wongkamlao , Chumporn Theppitak , Sorapong Chatri

Martial arts legend Tony Jaa writes, directs, produces and stars in ONG BAK 3, the third and final installment in one of the most beloved action series of all time. Picking up at the cliffhanger endin... read more read more...g where Ong Bak 2 leaves off, Jaa ramps up the epic supernatural elements of the previous film, while still maintaining the trademark bone-crunching action that the series is known for. This time he must face his ultimate enemy: a fierce supernatural warrior named "Demon Crow," played by fellow martial arts sensation Dan Chupong (Dynamite Warrior). Eagerly anticipated by martial arts aficionados for some time, the matchup of Jaa and Chupong is explosive. -- (C) Magnolia

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R, 1 hr. 34 min.

Directed by: Tony Jaa, Panna Rittikrai

Release Date: January 14, 2011

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DVD Release Date: February 8, 2011

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  • phubbs1
    January 19, 2012
    phubbs1
    Going slightly off the beaten track with this final fight for Mr Jaa, this third film is beautiful to look at just like the second but its very unusual with a strong spiritual theme.

    Following on from where number two left off we see how 'Tien' (Jaa) is supposedly killed but the... read moren reincarnated and starts to train himself back to full fighting capacity so he can finish his goal. Its a huge swing from the last two films as much of this film is kind of surreal with strong Buddhist imagery, Jaa being a Buddhist monk himself this film was obviously a chance to give a peek into his religion.

    The film isn't overly confusing but its slightly boring for the most part and feels like it just been made with outtakes from the last film, there is also the 'Crow Ghost' character who becomes the new enemy and offers, from a Western point of view, a more fantasy based feel and does look a bit like Lee from 'The Crow'.

    In the end it is possible to become tired of seeing Jaa thrash countless men and that it does, the finale is 'Tien' simply kicking the crap outta so many guys it becomes silly and dull, lovely camera work and lovely stunts/moves but by this point we have seen it all before, the novelty has worn off. That is the problem with this film, it feels rushed and like it was never meant to be, its also not really required as it should of finished with the second film.
  • allan913
    June 9, 2011
    allan913
    An incredible and epic action classic. It's fast, furious and ferociously spectacular. Tony Jaa completes his journey in this stunning and final chapter to the beloved action series. The action sequences are second to none, they are amazing and will blow you away and knock you ou... read moret. It's brilliant martial arts mastery that has to be seen. A breathtaking and unforgettable film. This movie has unbelievable energy that keeps your attention and your pulse pounding all the way to the end.
  • DrZeek
    April 2, 2011
    DrZeek
    Every saga comes to an end, this one came with an elephant...
  • EightThirty
    December 25, 2010
    EightThirty
    29/10/2010 (AVI FILE)

    I better watch it again cause I was a little lost a few times. This continues from "Ong-Bak 2" where it was left to be continued. The martial-arts is again staunch and brutal and quite a WOW-er for the eyes, and a lot of screwed facials for the pa... read morein.

    I personally feel that the first one was the the best of this trilogy however I'm glad I've seen all three. I expected too much I guess but it still was entertaining in the "Action Department" and maybe if I understood it a bit more I would of grasped the essence of this story.

    It's definitely a movie that is worth a nosy and although it may have lacked a little for me in the "understanding department" the Action sequences are extremely awesome!
  • deano
    November 14, 2010
    deano
    This is the final showdown of the epic Ong Bak saga and the final film of Thai superstar Tony Jaa since he retired. How disappointed because I loved his martial arts films, these were amazing and awesome Jaa ever made in his own action sequences.
    The storyline in this thi... read morerd installment was almost non-existent, and whatever story was being told there was told in a really confusing and weird way, so it was difficult to make any sense of the movie.
    The action and fight scenes were top of the line, as always with Jaa movies. And there is something very dynamic and energetic to his movements and fighting style.
    As for the acting? Well, not much of that actually going on here, to be honest. It is mostly just showing off Tony Jaa and have these really cool images of ancient Thai traditions shown off on the movie. Honestly, I liked seeing those cultural scenes, but again, not really something that can carry a movie.
    I think Ong Bak 3 is pretty much as weak than the second part, except the story in this one is more confusing.
  • juliomendez19941
    January 29, 2012
    juliomendez19941
    After reviewing Ong Bak 3 and seeing how horrible is was, I decided to get the third entry out of the way. I regret watching this with my friend.

    Ong Bak 3 picks up where Ong Bak 2 had left off. Tien is captured and almost beaten to death before he is saved and brought back to... read more the Kana Khone villagers. There he is taught meditation and how to deal with his Karma, but very soon his arch rival returns challenging Tien for a final duel, and it's boring one too. I saw this with one of my friends and he kept asking me what was going, I honestly had no idea myslef as no actual story is told until a hour in. The poorly written story from Ong Bak 2 made Ong Bak 3 even more baffling bad. Why Tony Jaa did you have to write a story that takes a minute to summarize and it takes you a whole hour and a half to tell it. That's really awful if my summary is simply the whole movie with nothing interesting in between.

    The fight scenes are well done, but there is even less. Why Tony Jaa was allowed to write is baffling because the one good fight scene in this movie doesn't really happened, because somehow Tien rewinds times, and there's explanation on how he did that. To be honest, I rooting for the villains to kill Tien just so this movie could be over, unfortunately Tien lives and makes us suffer the longer the movie continues.

    Now since this was meant to be one movie, I will say it would have sucked even more. Ong Bak 2 had a terrible story, while Ong Bak 3 is a pointless sequel with no story. There some really baffling moments at the climax that will make you laugh like I did. For the nothingness that it's worth avoid the Ong Bak sequels, stick to the first one.
  • threefolddado
    December 18, 2010
    threefolddado
    People going in to see Tony Jaa kick some ass are going to be seriously disappointed, as this is essential a film about Buddhist philosophy, it would be interesting to see this edited together with Ong Bak 2 as originally intended.
  • youngnastyman88
    November 14, 2011
    youngnastyman88
    I have really no idea what was happening in these last 2 editions of Ong Bak 3. But I really can't hold that against the movie since it really wasn't made for an American audience. I have no knowledge of the Buddhist culture or philosophy and I really can't hate a movie over my l... read moreack of intelliegence on the subject manner. It would be like them slamming The Passion of the Christ because they don't know Christianity. But while watching this you know a lot of hard work and passion went into it. It was a very personal film for Tony Jaa and you get the feeling he was satisfied with the out come. All of that aside. The action. The only reason why this got any kind of a release here. And I have to say the fight scenes were crazy and intense. That mans must eat tanks to put himself through all that and then direct at the same time.
  • HotHair29
    May 12, 2011
    HotHair29
    This movie is kinda a drop off from the others. It continues the second one's trend by being even more story based and less action filled. This presents a problem because the lack of action makes it less interesting and the story is sooo confusing. I first thought perhaps it was ... read moretranslation error but after looking at plot summaries online I've come to conlude that parts of it just plain don't make sense. I must suggest to Tony Jaa that he stick to kicking butt and stay away from the script writing side of movies.
  • ein2236
    April 18, 2011
    ein2236
    this one wasnt as good as the first but it was better than the 2 one which wasnt to great and i think the series ended out alright and it was cool to see tony jaa versus dan chupong

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Critic Reviews

Robert Abele
January 20, 2011
Robert Abele, Los Angeles Times

Beware bone-crushing action stars bearing messages of peace and enlightenment. Full Review

Mike Hale
January 15, 2011
Mike Hale, New York Times

The unrelentingly brutal Ong Bak 2 was a drag after the screwball charm and breathtaking stunts of Ong Bak, and the third installment continues the trend. Full Review

Sean Axmaker
February 13, 2011
Sean Axmaker, Seanax.com

... a mix of action spectacle, period detail, hero's odyssey cliché and narrative incoherence, directed with a soberly serious, mannered grandiosity... Full Review

Jeffrey Chen
February 10, 2011
Jeffrey Chen, ReelTalk Movie Reviews

The 'enlightened' defensive fighting of Jaa, whose screen presence is more crucial than ever here in selling this scenario, pulls it off -- but just by a hair. Full Review

Simon Abrams
January 22, 2011
Simon Abrams, Slant Magazine

I doubt that Ong Bak 3 is going to find a welcoming audience, no matter how much I wish it would. Full Review

Brian Orndorf
September 30, 2010
Brian Orndorf, BrianOrndorf.com

While it doesn't fully restore matters to ideal comprehension, Ong Bak 3 is a nifty bruiser, sure to satisfy those in the mood for a little spread of Zen on their knuckle sandwich. Full Review

Fred Topel
September 24, 2010
Fred Topel, Screen Junkies

The problems with Ong Bak 3 are palpable... It really feels like a Game of Death situation where they're building a movie around existing footage of the star. Full Review

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