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Kham's life is turned upside down when an international mafia syndicate, based in Australia, captures his two beloved elephants and smuggles them thousands of kilometers away to Sydney. The two elepha... read more read more...nts are far more than mere animals to Kham and his father; they are part of his family and were being prepared to be presented as a token of devotion to his Majesty the King of Thailand. The only way Kham can possibly save the animals is by venturing into a foreign land for the first time. Taking on a mafia group to rescue two elephants from a foreign country presents a huge challenge, even for a martial arts master like Kham. Despite the help of Sergeant Mark, a Thai police Sergeant based in Australia, and Pla, a Thai girl forced into modern day slavery, the going gets tough. They must take on the ruthless gang of Madame Rose, whose henchmen include Johnny, a Vietnamese thief and martial arts expert, and the hulking TK. Kham has no choice but to risk his own life for the animals he loves.

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R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Prachya Pinkaew

Release Date: August 11, 2005

Keywords: action, fighting, arts

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DVD Release Date: January 16, 2007

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  • phubbs1
    January 21, 2012
    phubbs1
    A much hyped fight film from Muay Thai expert Tony Jaa with many many excellent stunts and chase sequences, the only problem is we have now seen all this before from various other martial arts experts.

    The film itself is fine but its not really too original in any aspect, a simp... read morele revenge plot as usual and Jaa showing his skills yet again. Its very spectacular but I personally didn't get too engrossed, the most impressive thing about the whole film is the MMA fight sequences, mainly the fight between Jaa and Capoeira fighter Lateef Crowder.

    This one fight sequence is the most impressive fight I've seen in years, its fantastic, Crowder is amazing and almost too good to be true with his moves. Add to this the following fight between Wushu expert John Foo and then a one off battle against wrestling strong man Nathan Jones which is impressive merely to see the size differences, think Bruce Lee v Kareem Abdul Jabbar.

    To be honest the film is worth seeing for those three fights, apart from that its business as usual with this action film.
  • cosmo313
    February 12, 2011
    cosmo313
    The story and script are weak, and the acting is pretty wooden, but then again, those are not the reasons to see this. This film about a man tasked with protecting elephants who goes off to save a pair of them from an international crime syndicate feels less like a movie and more... read more like an excuse to show off some crazy stunts and awesome fight scenes.

    That's okay with me. Against my better judgment I'm giving this film a mild recommendation because...damn..what this film gets right, it gets it right in spades. Going for the Jackie Chan style of doing everything practically and with no CGI, the action in this movie is balls to the wall incredible. The highlight, for me is a masterfully executed long take in which Jaa's character fights his way up several flights of stairs in order to confront one of the villains in a restaurant. The choreography and sets are one thing, but the fact that it was done as an unbroken long take just really takes the cake as far as impressiveness is concerned.

    Aside from the action, this is just a blah and predictable movie. It's enjoyable, but could have been great if everything was as strong as the fights and stunts.
  • sanjurosamurai
    February 1, 2011
    sanjurosamurai
    there is no doubt that tony jaa is a legit action star. his martial arts work is stellar and the stunts were exciting, however, he has nearly no dialogue in the film, and other than knowing that he protects elephants we know nothing about him. some of the action sequences were ... read morefun, but some were way too over the top, like johnny the crime boss calling hoods from all over the city through the loudest horn ever built in a torn down little warehouse. There was also a fight scene at the end that was the scene that never ends, where jaa must have fought half of the population of australia. the film was fun, but also carries the distinction of being the movie that features the only major crime syndicate in the world to possess thugs in the thousands without a single one of them owning a gun. jaa with a more creative storyline - lets hope.
  • LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    December 1, 2008
    LorenzoVonMatterhorn
    Kham: "Where the hell is my elephant?"

    On the eve of presenting a pair of prized elephants to the King of Thailand, a young martial arts expert and his father are shocked to discover that the beloved creatures were stolen by an international mafia syndicate, and now the d... read moreetermined fighter must travel to Australia to get his animals back in this adventure from the team behind the international action hit Ong Bak. To Kham (Tony Jaa) and his father, the elephants that they were about to present to the King of Thailand were not simply pets, but members of the family as well. When Kham learns that the criminals who stole his elephants have taken them back to their home base in Australia, the fearsome fighter vows to brave the strange new land and bring his animals back safely no matter what the cost. Upon arriving in Australia, Kham enlists the aid of Thai Police Sergeant Mark (Petchthai Wongkamlao) and pretty slave Pla (Bongkuch Kongmaili) in taking on down notorious crime boss Madame Rose (Jing Xing) and locating the animals he loves before it's too late.

    Review
    The heir apparent to the Jackie Chan, Jet Li mantle has done it again. Breathless action sequences that have to be seen to be believed including an extended fight sequence with about twenty gang members and a restaurant fight that will leave you with a breathless feeling. Story such as it is revolves around Tony Jaa setting off after some elephant poachers and following them to Sydney, Australia to regain custody of said elephants to give to the King of wherever he actually resides. As with Ong Bak, the story is just an excuse to get Mr Jaa into as many stunt filled fight scenes as possible and once it gets started it never really lets up for even a moment allowing our hero to do many wild and crazy things in the pursuit of his elephant friends. If you're a fan of non stop action movies give this a whirl I guarantee you won't be disappointed.
  • DerekA101
    June 21, 2008
    DerekA101
    The plot is predictably typical, but the action and fight scenes are absolutely crazy!! The stunts this guy can do is amazing and well worth the watch. And it's always nice to see Nathan Jones pop up in these movies too....
  • 76Majikat
    May 27, 2008
    76Majikat
    A little less authentic and a little more Hollywood than Ong-Bak. Some amazing fight scenes throughout and many impressive stunts. The storyline, I felt was a little weak, however, it's definitely worth watching if you are a fan of Martial Arts.

    Some great scenic shots too... read more and comical moments too.
  • allan913
    May 18, 2008
    allan913
    It redifines spectacular action. Incrediable fight scenes unlike anything you have seen. Stylish, cool and exhilerating. A fast-paced story that gets to the point. A wickedly entertaining and adreniline-pumping non-stop action.
  • Chiefilms
    March 9, 2008
    Chiefilms
    Movie was a letdown in my opinion compared to Ong Bak. Fighting is amazing as usual but everything else drags. Highlight scene is Jaa verse a capoeira fighter, in my opinion emulating a live action Sagat vs. Eddy Gordo fight, which is wrenches the gut.
  • deano
    August 16, 2007
    deano
    WHOA! OW! WHOO! AMAZING Thailand martial arts epic film with Tony Jaa since Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior. Jaa is terrific and more better than Hong Kong's Jackie Chan and Jet Li in his incredible fight scenes. He delivers "bone-breaking thrills and amazing gravity-defying act... read moreion" performed without stunt doubles, wires or CGI. I love final showdown of battle scene between Tony Jaa and Nathan B. Jones that gave me a big jaw-dropping.
  • LitelBluHli
    August 9, 2007
    LitelBluHli
    I like the elephant story...along with some of the action...but, other than that...not that great of a film.

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Critic Reviews

Derek Elley
January 13, 2009
Derek Elley, Variety

Bone-crunching action triumphs over story and, uh, character development. Full Review

Reece Pendleton
December 15, 2006
Reece Pendleton, Chicago Reader

Pretty tough to sit through. Full Review

Robert K. Elder
December 15, 2006
Robert K. Elder, Chicago Tribune

Exactly like an elephant, mostly slow and lumbering -- but with great menacing charges of excitement. Full Review

Marc Bernardin
September 23, 2006
Marc Bernardin, Entertainment Weekly

It's silly, at times laughable, sure, but Jaa has a reckless, bone-cracking grace that transcends the film's triviality. For fight fans, he's worth the price of admission. Full Review

Dana Stevens
September 8, 2006
Dana Stevens, Slate

When you've got a male lead who can break heads like Tony Jaa, a little bit of story line goes a long way. Full Review

Geoff Pevere
September 8, 2006
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star

... include[s] some incredible sequences of precision-engineered ultraviolence ... Full Review

G. Allen Johnson
September 8, 2006
G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle

The Protector is a bad film with a great star and some truly amazing action sequences. The movie is lackluster mainly because the Weinstein Co. and 'presenter' Quentin Tarantino have taken a Thai film... Full Review

Roger Moore
September 8, 2006
Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel

The star of Ong Bak is back for more revenge in The Protector, a poorly plotted variation of Ong Bak's 'You stole my village idol!' chopsocky chase picture. Full Review

Lisa Rose
September 8, 2006
Lisa Rose, Newark Star-Ledger

All in all, it's a disappointing follow-up to Jaa's 2003 breakthrough, Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior. He reteams with co-star Phetthai Wongkhamlao and director Prachya Pinkaew to diminishing returns. Full Review

Nathan Lee
September 8, 2006
Nathan Lee, New York Times

A provincial Thai warrior rampages through Australia busting skulls and shouting 'You stole my elephants!' in this infectious b-movie smack down.

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