Ong Bak. Thai action film. [Archive]

David G Rees

17-09-2003, 14:56

I am looking forward to getting one of the best asian action films of recent years, Ong Bak on dvd.
But i have heard that the HK dvd release will not have English subtitles as the title has been bought up by a western company.
Can anyone confirm if the HK release will have English subs and when is it being released?

tpr007

17-09-2003, 16:18

there's been a lot of discussion about this over at www.bulletsnbabesdvds.com so have a look there.

All I know at the moment is it is only available without English subs, and there does not seem to be a release date for a new version with them...

bruce-leroy

17-09-2003, 22:37

Originally posted by David G Rees
I am looking forward to getting one of the best asian action films of recent years, Ong Bak on dvd.
But i have heard that the HK dvd release will not have English subtitles as the title has been bought up by a western company.
Can anyone confirm if the HK release will have English subs and when is it being released?

I haven't heard anything about it being bought up by a Western company. The last I heard, it will get a HK release in the forseeable future with English subs:

"As has been reported, the dvd has NO SUBTITLES due to an agreement with HK dvd makers who will be releasing the film, but it is incredibly easy to follow. "

Source: http://www.mhvf.net/forum/asian/posts/108223108242995.html

I don't know how reliable that is though. I am still hopeful there will be a subbed HK disc. However, I would recommend you get the Thai version now! ;) Very cheap.

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

ForcedV

18-09-2003, 11:32

Ong Bak is without a doubt the most awesome action film ever.

Nothing that Jet Li, Jackie or Donnie Yen has done can equal this Thai film.

The international rights have been bought by Luc Besson.

This is the person the director has always wanted to distribute this film.

If you watch the easter egg on the fantastic Thai dvd, you'll see graffiti on the wall in one scene that actually says " Hi Luc Besson we are waiting for you".

Jorin

18-09-2003, 16:12

Originally posted by ForcedV
Ong Bak is without a doubt the most awesome action film ever.

Nothing that Jet Li, Jackie or Donnie Yen has done can equal this Thai film.
Bold claim, young man!

I have heard a little about this film and have just bought it from the link above. Will be interested to see what it's all about. It would have to go some to beat Fist of Legend, Drunken Master 2 or Legend of the Wolf but somewhere near those should be fine. :p

ralph wiggum

18-09-2003, 20:22

Originally posted by Jorin
. It would have to go some to beat Fist of Legend, Drunken Master 2 or Legend of the Wolf but somewhere near those should be fine. :p

In my opinion it's better than those films, so you should be well pleased :) . Its filmed in such a way that it really does look like "full contact" fighting most of the time.

ForcedV

19-09-2003, 09:45

Fist of Legend is probably one of the finest films made in the East and is in my top 5 fav films of all time, but Ong Bak is an animal in a league of it's own.

The French dvd of Fist is well worth getting if you're a fan because not only does it feature a beautiful anamorphic picture but also features the original language option too.

As for Legend of the Wolf.....it's not even close to being a film that I'd quote as Donnie's best.
Iron Monkey, Tiger Cage 2 or Drunken Tai Chi are class examples of his work.

Jorin

19-09-2003, 10:23

Originally posted by ForcedV
Fist of Legend is probably one of the finest films made in the East and is in my top 5 fav films of all time, but Ong Bak is an animal in a league of it's own.

The French dvd of Fist is well worth getting if you're a fan because not only does it feature a beautiful anamorphic picture but also features the original language option too.

As for Legend of the Wolf.....it's not even close to being a film that I'd quote as Donnie's best.
Iron Monkey, Tiger Cage 2 or Drunken Tai Chi are class examples of his work.
Legend of the Wolf is unlike anything else he has done and was his directorial debut, to boot. Maybe it's an acquired taste but it's hard-hitting, gritty, hyper-kinetic and very, very dark in its content. But of course I love Iron Monkey - who in their right mind wouldn't? :blah: As for Legend of the Wolf, you can call that a Donnie Yen film as he had complete control over it and a very small budget and turned out an exciting and fresh project. I would love a HKL treatment of that one! :nuts:

Rohail

19-09-2003, 12:12

Is there a decent DVD of Legend of the Wolf with English subs available?

Jorin

19-09-2003, 21:28

Originally posted by Rohail
Is there a decent DVD of Legend of the Wolf with English subs available?
In short, no.

There is a P&S R1 copy - if I remember correctly, it is even dubbed :oh-hum:

bruce-leroy

20-09-2003, 01:30

You can get Legend of the Wolf (AKA New Big Boss) on VHS (VH..what? :D ). It is LB and Cantonese langusge with English subs.

http://www.blackstar.co.uk/video/item/7000000049717

You might be able to get it cheaper from somewhere else. :D

ForcedV

20-09-2003, 08:28

The problem with Legend of the Wolf is the over-cranking.
Some of the fights are sped up to a point where they look ridiculous (the same reason his Fist of Fury tv series gave me such a headache).
As a director, Ballistic Kiss is much classier.

Ong Bak not only features some of the most brutal fight scenes it is also features some great stunts and nice use of props.

I can only imagine what kind of traditional film Tony Ja would have made during the Shaw Bros years ?

If you want an example of a film that comes close to the type of high impact fights in Ong Bak, watch the end of Sammo Hung's Pedicab Driver.

David G Rees

20-09-2003, 13:46

Does anyone know wether there will be a release of Ong Bak with subs?
I think Legend of the Wolf is vastly overated. Agree about the over cranking as well, why does Donnie Yen have to do this so often when he is obviously a talented martial artist anyway?

ForcedV

20-09-2003, 15:34

I'm quite sure the Hong Kong dvd will have English sub when it gets released.

For the record, the Thai dvd is amazing, especially for the price and IMO the lack of subs is no big deal.

There is also a 'MAKING OF' dvd available that has lots of great stuff that's not on the already feature packed Thai dvd.

ForcedV

20-09-2003, 15:37

Does anyone know where I can get posters for this movie ?

tpr007

21-09-2003, 10:48

I should just say I think Legen of the wolf is pretty poor (being diplomatic here) and Donnie has made at least a dozen far superior films

bruce-leroy

27-09-2003, 12:53

Developments on the "International version" of Ong Bak by Luc Besson's company (Europacorp), and the HK release:

http://www.mhvf.net/forum/asian/posts/108223108244975.html (main thread)

http://www.mhvf.net/forum/asian/posts/108223108244992.html (key post)

In summary:

- International version may be cut by up to 10 minutes, with some new music/score added

- The HK dvd release will not have English subs

ForcedV

27-09-2003, 15:54

Well, words fail me :oh-hum:

We can now add this film to the ever growing pile of asian films raped by the west :cry:

tpr007

27-09-2003, 20:16

bit of a shame.

however, I was only interested in this film for the action, so any version will do. As far as I am aware, no action is being cut from the international print. The cuts will still upset a lot of people, so I recommend the unsubbed DVD as it's not exactly brain surgery to follow what's going on.

Purpledump

27-09-2003, 22:22

Originally posted by tpr007
bit of a shame.

however, I was only interested in this film for the action, so any version will do. As far as I am aware, no action is being cut from the international print. The cuts will still upset a lot of people, so I recommend the unsubbed DVD as it's not exactly brain surgery to follow what's going on.

Ditto, was shown a VCD by my firend who fast forwarded to all the jaw dropping action scenes. Then he translated some of the dialogue and explained the gist of it, but I kinda guessed the plot and situations

After having watched the whole thing, I wonder what they would cut. Some might find it takes too long before the first fight scene, but I like the build up. They may have to change the music a little because of the cuts, but I hope they don't cut anything from the action scenes.

QUESTION TO ANYONE WHO'S SEEN IT:

During the underground fighting scenes, where the hero steps up for the first time, there's a shot of a vendor, who approaches to have a closer look, then comments on something. Is that TAKESHI KITANO? He looks a little like him and he's got the same twitch.

BiscLimpkit

03-10-2003, 10:50

Ok I'm tempted...

Someone quickly confirm...this the right version to go for?

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

If it is easy to follow then I might invest see (despite the lack of subs). I may get the subbed cut version just for kicks. And there was me thinking that Luc Besson was cool...

They say US$12....

Is shipping a lot? Anyone know a rought uk price delivered? I'm guessing £12 delivered.

Cheers.

Edit: DOH! Just noted that shipping is included. $12 delivered?? Woahness!

bruce-leroy

03-10-2003, 11:59

Originally posted by BiscLimpkit
Ok I'm tempted...

Someone quickly confirm...this the right version to go for?

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

If it is easy to follow then I might invest see (despite the lack of subs). I may get the subbed cut version just for kicks. And there was me thinking that Luc Besson was cool...

They say US$12....

Is shipping a lot? Anyone know a rought uk price delivered? I'm guessing £12 delivered.

Cheers.

Edit: DOH! Just noted that shipping is included. $12 delivered?? Woahness!

BUY! BUY! BUY! That's the one. I ordered it twice from ethaicd with no problems. :) It's well worth watching even without the subs. I think you'll love it Bisc. Don't forget that Tony Ja did some doubling for Mortal Kombat. ;)

Yep, cheap too!

horseflesh

03-10-2003, 12:29

Originally posted by ForcedV
The French dvd of Fist is well worth getting if you're a fan because not only does it feature a beautiful anamorphic picture but also features the original language option too.

Are there English subs on this? Hard to tell from Amazon.fr

BiscLimpkit

03-10-2003, 12:30

Mortal Kombat? Why didn't you say so! This is the only reason I need to buy Ong-Bak. :thumbs:

angel_eyes

03-10-2003, 12:44

I've just re-read the thread which indicates there will be cuts to the Intl version of Ong Bak - surely if the director Prachya Pinkaew "knows that it could be tightened up for an international release" then maybe the Intl cut will actually be a better more refined film?

Also fmo other comments, it appears that the music isn't actually that good, so Luc Besson adding a new score could potentially be a very good thing...

bruce-leroy

04-10-2003, 01:05

Originally posted by horseflesh
Are there English subs on this? Hard to tell from Amazon.fr

No English subs unfortunately.

horseflesh

13-10-2003, 12:27

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

Do this crowd send a confirmation e-mail when they've shipped or do you just hope for the best??

bruce-leroy

13-10-2003, 15:02

Originally posted by horseflesh
http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

Do this crowd send a confirmation e-mail when they've shipped or do you just hope for the best??

You don't get an email confirmation if you use the normal (free) post option. I wouldn't say they were dodgy though. I ordered Ong Bak dvd twice (on separate occasions) and both orders arrived in less than a week. :)

Purpledump

19-10-2003, 22:35

Originally posted by angel_eyes

Also fmo other comments, it appears that the music isn't actually that good, so Luc Besson adding a new score could potentially be a very good thing...

The original music is not bad. You get your usual break-beat techno bits and pieces, traditional Thai during the Muay-Thai ring fights, but they weren't bad to the extent where you could stop enjoying the movie. If Yamakasi is anything to go by, then I hope Luc Besson leaves the music alone. I know he didn't compose the score, but GOD I hope he doesn't use the same person for Ong-Bak.

BiscLimpkit

20-10-2003, 01:05

I got mine around 10 days after I ordered. Packaging was nice so the disc and case are in flawless condition.

It smells weird though.

I've not watched it yet but I'm super psyched, yeah!!

ForcedV

20-10-2003, 08:27

Ong Bak is the greatest combat movie of all time.

I've watched this movie more times and with more mates ( that's friends not condoms :D ) than any other movie ever.

BiscLimpkit

27-10-2003, 17:42

Yup have to agree this is the ultimate. I urge anyone and everyone to buy this movie. It's super cheap! Maybe if enough people buy it then somehow out of thin air we'll get a subbed S.E? Wishful thinking...

PS: Here's some screen grabs. If pics are too big then just let me know, I'll resize them (or just link to them).

http://members.lycos.co.uk/donttellanyone/ongbak1.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/donttellanyone/ongbak2.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/donttellanyone/ongbak3.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/donttellanyone/ongbak4.jpg

Purpledump

21-11-2003, 12:01

Unless this is a bad joke, HKL seem to have secured the rights for a 2 discer coming out in 2004. This is according to thier e-mail newsletter. :clap:

Edit: For anyone not receiving the newsletter, here's the quote

"I'm proud to let you know that we have receently secured the rights for the white hot Thai martial arts extravaganza ONG BAK starring the new action sensation TONY JAA. This film blew us away when we first saw it and its ideal for the Premier Asia label. A 2 disc special will be released next year, as it will for VOLCANO HIGH. You can find initial details for these two stunning releases in the NEWS section on www.hongkonglegends.co.uk.

Paul Samross - Club Editor "

BiscLimpkit

21-11-2003, 13:12

Good news. Let us hope that it's the uncut print and not the Luc Besson edit (actually both editions would be nice).

I can see this film being a challenge to get released here uncut because it's full of head butts and elbow lunges...we'll see what the bbfc make of it. I'm thinking it'll be an 18.

Richie

21-11-2003, 16:56

So, BiscLimpkit is it simple to follow without English Subs?
I'm very tempted to get this.

OT: I love "Fist of Legend". Why oh why can't there be a proper dvd with subs instead of that *******-american version from Miramax?
I have the 'made in hong kong' vhs - but I need a proper dvd :cry:

BiscLimpkit

21-11-2003, 18:23

Originally posted by Richie
So, BiscLimpkit is it simple to follow without English Subs?
I'm very tempted to get this.

Richie, it's incredibly easy to follow. It's so heavily action based that the fights speak for themselves and there's very little dialogue anyway. HKL/PA might not even acquire the correct cut of this movie and it'll be aaaages until a decent subbed version comes out so I 100% recommend buying this dvd. It's super cheap, cost me around £7 delivered from ethaicd!

Basically a toddler could probably follow this movie and write a decent review (with translations) on it. But then they're used to watching stuff that's not in English (Teletubbies, Pingu..etc..etc...). :lol:

Buy it mate, seriously you won't be disappointed. :thumbs:

Richie

21-11-2003, 18:34

cheers mate, one order going in... :thumbs:

BigHairyScotsman

12-01-2004, 14:29

Originally posted by bruce-leroy

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

I was just about to post a link to http://www.ethaicd.com/index.php & ask if anyone uses them & if so how are they? The prices seem to be very reasonable, with FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING no less!:thumbs:

Anyone comment?
Thanks
-=BHS=-

edit: And just to add that Ong Bak is frikkin great......the fighting is the best Ive seen in a long while & yes the plot is easy to follow.
Basically the head of the village statue is stolen & the villagers send the best fighter to the city to retrive it. He gets involved in illegal fighting & basically wipes the floor with anyone he goes up against. The local Gangster loses money because of it & orders the peasant killed etc etc. Dead easy to follow & if you like action & cant wait for a subbed version, whats £7 now a days?!?!

Anyway hope this helps some of you decide!

bruce-leroy

12-01-2004, 14:49

Yep, ethaicd are excellent. Usually delivered in less than a week. And very cheap.

Early word is that the Premier Asia release of Ong Bak is pencilled in for September 2004.

Ruckus

13-01-2004, 14:46

Hey there kids
There is an English-subbed version of the original edit of ONG BAK available at www.asiancult.com. Don't have it myself, but I've ordered a few rare Takashi Miike titles from them in the past and the DVD quality has always been excellent. Not sure if the version they have on sale is an official release or a ...ahem....other type of release, but like I say, they've never let me down before.

bruce-leroy

14-01-2004, 01:16

:suspect: :D

unrealnils

14-01-2004, 01:30

:suspect: :D :thumbs:

angel_eyes

09-03-2004, 15:29

Just received this today from ethai - top price and service :thumbs:

Had a quick look at some the fight scenes and they look superb!!! Will try and watch this tonight

Just out of curiosity, has anyone managed to find and add english subs to this??

FlangeMonkey

09-03-2004, 17:58

I've found a few sources via BTorrent and Edonkey that have the full movie subbed in English as a xvid rip. (I guess the version Asiancult.com are selling is a DVD-R). You can also find the standalone sub track that you would most likely need to re-edit/re-author into any ripped DVD...also with the usual p2p progs...not really allowed to discuss it here though...

BiscLimpkit

10-03-2004, 00:28

Originally posted by angel_eyes

Just out of curiosity, has anyone managed to find and add english subs to this??

I have. :D

But like yeah it's a bit of a sensitive subject. Lemme know if you want help.

But this reminds me...

...does anyone know anything about Ong-Bak 2 or indeed the other Tony Jaa project (featuring the Ong-Bak cast)...the Bodyguard or something?

Purpledump

10-03-2004, 12:09

I seem to remember a Thai release where on the cover, you see the main guy kneeling with his back towards us, and it's a 2-disc edition. It's just that I was about to finally order the damn thing, but I can't find that edition on ethai...

Am I imagining things?

Saber

10-03-2004, 22:51

Just watched this now. :nuts:

At this moment I feel only swearing could describe how totally awsome the fighting is.

My jaw was on the floor many a time.

Aardvark_DK

11-03-2004, 06:56

"The Making of Ong-Bak" is also recommended. There's some very, very painful stuff on it. (Can also be purchased from eThai.)

The Bear

11-03-2004, 13:08

Anyone have anymore info when were likely to see the HKL version? I can't find anything on their site.

Aardvark_DK

11-03-2004, 15:58

Originally posted by The Bear
Anyone have anymore info when were likely to see the HKL version?
No, but I can't say I'm too anxious to see what they'll do to it after the atrocity of Volcano High. Maybe they'll add a Celine Dion soundtrack and cut out all the fights?

CBSKYWALKER

04-04-2004, 23:55

Sorry to ressurect this thread but i was going to purchase Volcano high waht did HKL do wrong before i buy it and what version would you reccomend ?

Cheers

Cb

BiscLimpkit

05-04-2004, 00:59

Originally posted by CBSKYWALKER
Sorry to ressurect this thread but i was going to purchase Volcano high waht did HKL do wrong before i buy it and what version would you reccomend ?

Cheers

Cb

HKL released the international (shorter) cut of Volcano High...which may not be a bad thing as I've heard a lot of people enjoy this version.

I watched the longer director's cut and it was utter tripe IMO. So awful that I don't wanna watch it again, be it the director's cut or the supposedly better international cut.

2nd worst Korean movie ever IMO. :mad:

Boink!

05-04-2004, 07:16

Originally posted by BiscLimpkit
2nd worst Korean movie ever IMO. :mad:

After..?

Aardvark_DK

05-04-2004, 08:22

Originally posted by CBSKYWALKER
Sorry to ressurect this thread but i was going to purchase Volcano high waht did HKL do wrong before i buy it and what version would you reccomend ?
Whatever you do don't buy the HKL/Premier Asia version; they've completely messed it up. Read the DVD Times review (http://dvdtimes.co.uk/content.php?contentid=10575).

BiscLimpkit

05-04-2004, 10:31

Originally posted by Boink!
After..?

Conduct Zero aka No Manners (imdb link) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0341535/)

omg that film is terrible.

Incidently, Hyo-jin Kong stars in both Volcano High and Conduct Zero...maybe I should avoid her movies. :oh-hum:

James45

05-04-2004, 11:08

There's nothing wrong with Volcano High!:nono: Now the MTV version maybe... but the original is great fun.

CBSKYWALKER

05-04-2004, 22:01

Nice one for that guys lokos like ill be getting teh region 3 version of volcano high and i have ONG BAK on the way now too. I meant to order it when i first read this thread ages ago but never got round to it.

CB

Boink!

20-05-2004, 15:14

Bought the Thai version from this Forum and did a google on subtitles for this film. I found a set and saved them as a text file to my Handsping Visor, this way I could understand the dialogue as it went on and enjoy the fighting (which needed no subs :D ).
Knowing what was said in the film did make a difference, even though it wasn't dialogue heavy.

A truely great film, the fighting was awesome and (as said before) jaw-dropping. I even watched all the extras (no subs available for these). A fantastic, brutal film. :thumbs:

Interesting that the titles and credits were written in Thai and English and in the 'Making of' the clips shown did have subtitles (and there was more swearing than in the subs I downloaded ;) ).

Highly recommended.

Boink!

Ono

20-05-2004, 17:19

Originally posted by BiscLimpkit
Conduct Zero aka No Manners (imdb link) (http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0341535/)

omg that film is terrible.

Incidently, Hyo-jin Kong stars in both Volcano High and Conduct Zero...maybe I should avoid her movies. :oh-hum:

WTF?? Conduct Zero is a top notch movie. It's not a classic but is well worth a viewing IMHO. :thumbs:

charlie angel

20-05-2004, 18:21

How come the VCD of Ong-Bak is listed as having English subs? Why have English subs on that, but not the DVD? What's it all about? I need an explanation? Someone help me?

/rocks backwards & forwards in the corner of the room...

bruce-leroy

20-05-2004, 18:54

Originally posted by charlie angel
How come the VCD of Ong-Bak is listed as having English subs? Why have English subs on that, but not the DVD? What's it all about? I need an explanation? Someone help me?

/rocks backwards & forwards in the corner of the room...

The vcd is listed as having English subs because it does. :p

The HK dvd doesn't English subs because it seems Luc Besson holds the rights for an English subbed DVD release, and somehow managed to stop the HK distributor (Edko) from putting them on the R3 dvd. Luc Besson's involvement was reported long before (several months) the HK dvd was released, but I guess that is the reason for the absence of English subs on the HK disc. Unless anyone knows anything else as to why? And quite how this issue of rights works in relation to Premier Asia's proposed R2 release next year I really don't know.

Ono

02-06-2004, 06:52

I watched the Edko DVD last night - had to use the Cantonese dub for better understanding and really enjoyed it.

Some of the best streetchase scemes around and the fights were also highly entertaining. All elbows and kness if you know what I mean ;)

If anyone is pondering watching this the plot is very straightforward and once you get the gist of it you can still enjoy the film without understanding the dialogue IMHO.

jonathan.e

03-06-2004, 08:39

Any reason not to go for the Thai 2 discer over the HK single disc edition? May pick up the making of as well for only $10.50.

Aardvark_DK

03-06-2004, 12:54

Originally posted by jonathan.e
May pick up the making of as well for only $10.50.
A wise choice - it's brilliant!

kfung

07-08-2004, 09:23

Ordered 2 discer from ethaiCD.com.

Am looking forward to watching this.

Morton

08-08-2004, 00:41

Is this film getting a uk release? I just got back from Italy and there were constant TV adverts for the cinema release of this film.

Cinemasia.net

08-08-2004, 04:39

Perhaps wait for "Born to Fight", another Thai action movie.
Ong Bak is now "superceded" by the above. :|

kfung

16-08-2004, 23:02

Ordered 2 discer from ethaiCD.com.

Am looking forward to watching this.

Received a single disc version, have I made a mistake?

bruce-leroy

16-08-2004, 23:10

Received a single disc version, have I made a mistake?

The Thai Ong Bak dvd is a one discer.

kfung

16-08-2004, 23:26

Kev3

17-08-2004, 08:18

Perhaps wait for "Born to Fight", another Thai action movie.
Ong Bak is now "superceded" by the above. :|

just had a look at www.borntofightmovie.com :D
hope it is a good as Ong Bak!
any idea of when the release date is?

Are there any other titles similar to these that i've missed??

Aardvark_DK

17-08-2004, 08:38

Muhahaha! I'm gonna see Ong Bak in the cinema on Friday. It's being shown as part of the Copenhagen Film Festival. I'm also seeing House of Flying Daggers, Casshern and Tae Gug Ki (or however it's spelled).

BiscLimpkit

17-08-2004, 11:31

I hate you. :razz:

I wanna see all those films... :(

Aardvark_DK

17-08-2004, 12:31

I hate you. :razz:
That was indeed the purpose of my post! ;)

The entire program can be seen here (http://www.copenhagenfilmfestival.com/website/program.php?az=1).

I would've liked to have seen The Eye 2 and Koma but I just can't find the time for them. And of course it would be cool to see Oldboy in a cinema but I've already watched the dvd 7-8 times.

BiscLimpkit

17-08-2004, 20:33

Heheh nice one, some fantastic films showing!

The Eye 2 is a decent follow up to it's prequel. Just as good in my opinion. The DVD's cheap. I really look forward to hearing your thoughts on Taeguki. I'm looking forward to that film so much. Also be sure to let us know if Ong-Bak is cut/uncut... most likely uncut huh?

Now my attempts to make you hate me... I'm seeing 2046, Arahan + The Purifiers (Scotland's first big buget martial arts movie) at the Edinburgh Film Festival. Kinda weak compared to the films you're seeing but still.... :p

Aardvark_DK

18-08-2004, 01:02

The Eye 2 is a decent follow up to it's prequel. Just as good in my opinion. The DVD's cheap.
Yeah, I'm sure it won't be long before I place an order at CD-Wow.

Also be sure to let us know if Ong-Bak is cut/uncut... most likely uncut huh?
I'd be sorely dissappointed if it's some *******ised version with a new soundtrack (as per the rumours). The festival program doesn't say anything about it though...

Now my attempts to make you hate me... I'm seeing 2046, Arahan + The Purifiers (Scotland's first big buget martial arts movie)
Well, I'd certainly like to see Arahan.

A Scottish martial arts movie... Ermm...

tigercage

18-08-2004, 11:07

rezabelady

18-08-2004, 11:33

..does anyone know anything about Ong-Bak 2 or indeed the other Tony Jaa project (featuring the Ong-Bak cast)...the Bodyguard or something?

I have seen The Bodyguard - I was visiting a friend in Thailand last month and they wanted to watch it on my laptop (thought it was the Whitney Houston one at first so I said no!) - it's an action comedy with lots of gunplay and fortunately a lot of visual humour as there were no English subs and I only know some very basic Thai (khrab!)

BiscLimpkit

18-08-2004, 11:46

We aint seeing 2046 anymore Bisc, been cancelled! :cry:
Replaced with UntoldScandal. I have the OOP Le of this so i will be taking a refund. :|

Thanks for letting me know T-Cage, I'm bitterly disappointed. I too shall be taking a refund. Oh the humiliation of breaking the news to so many of my jealous mates...

BiscLimpkit

18-08-2004, 11:50

I have seen The Bodyguard - I was visiting a friend in Thailand last month and they wanted to watch it on my laptop (thought it was the Whitney Houston one at first so I said no!) - it's an action comedy with lots of gunplay and fortunately a lot of visual humour as there were no English subs and I only know some very basic Thai (khrab!)

So like Ong-Bak it's easy enough to watch minus subs? Luc Besson doesn't have distribution rights for this does he? I may hold up for a subbed version... Cheers though.

Gekko

18-08-2004, 14:10

I don't know how reliable that is though. I am still hopeful there will be a subbed HK disc. However, I would recommend you get the Thai version now! ;) Very cheap.

http://www.ethaicd.com/show.php?pid=9599&asso=1221

Fantastic price! :clap:

Bagged one immediately as well as "Making of Ong Bak" DVD

Purpledump

20-08-2004, 22:05

I was told by some of my Thai friends that the "follow up" to Ong-bak is called "Tom Yum Gum" (which is a hot as in spicy soup dish in Thailand). Is that "The Bodyguard"?

bruce-leroy

21-08-2004, 00:35

No, pretty sure they are different films. I'm not 100% at the moment (will need to look it up again) but I think The Bodyguard is more of a lead vehicle for Tony Ja's co star (the bleached blonde, comic relief guy) in Ong Bak. Tom Yum Gum is a proper follow up to Ong Bak with Tony Ja in the lead. I think that's right. :D *scratches head*

wattyf355

22-08-2004, 22:38

anyone having probs with ethaicd.com???? Keeps coming up as for sale website for me...???

bruce-leroy

23-08-2004, 13:38

anyone having probs with ethaicd.com???? Keeps coming up as for sale website for me...???

Looks like they are having website problems. Got this emai from them today:

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problem, so you might not be able to access our website properly.

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FLCL

28-09-2004, 19:56

BiscLimpkit

28-09-2004, 20:33

The US teaser rocks... almost as good as the film.

I hate to say it but the new music (in the teaser) is well catchy... wonder if it'll be used in the international version.

angel_eyes

28-09-2004, 22:12

Am I the only one who likes the original score - I think it's great - especially as its a blend of "western" and traditional muay thai fight music :notworthy

FLCL

29-09-2004, 10:15

The bit I hate is the lame library style prodigy track that kicks in every time they fight.

Ono

24-10-2004, 18:50

Mattvert11

24-10-2004, 18:56

cheers Ono.

Njål

24-10-2004, 21:36

Saw the festival circuit print (original uncut version, Thai language, English and Thai subtitles) at a film festival two weeks ago. The original subtitles were way better than the ones I've watched my Thai DVD with (by overlay on the dvd), and added to the story.
Still an incredible movie in ay form.

ForcedV

14-11-2004, 15:08

The French dvd has just been released and has some nice extras including a French music video featuring Tony Jaa and the making of the video too.
They should not have given the film a new score as it does not suit the film.
If they really had to, they should have given the film a more atmospheric, insturmental track.
The print is fantastic though.

Mattvert11

14-11-2004, 15:11

ForcedV

14-11-2004, 15:13

Only French subs.

Mattvert11

14-11-2004, 15:16

Only French subs.
Oh well no sodding surprise there!!
Damn.

serdar13

15-11-2004, 17:15

Yesasia have the region 2 japan version on presale. Anyone know if it has English subs?

http://us.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003846668/did-0/code-j/section-videos/

FLCL

15-11-2004, 17:32

I'm pretty sure I've seen this in the shops and I don't remember any english subs, I think I would have bought it if it did.

bruce-leroy

17-12-2004, 03:47

I think the only way to get it (legitimately) with English subs, for now at least, is the Hong Kong Edko vcd.

Cinemasia.net

17-12-2004, 07:41

This title is going to be released very soon for R2 UK, and it will be the only release with English subs.

Cooey

17-12-2004, 07:56

Coming out in the UK in cinema's first via Premier Asia, then getting a DVD release. There still hasn't been any confirmed release dates as of yet..... possibly looking around March/April 2005 time

I just hope it's going to be the full cut.... but I doubt it :(

jahangir79

17-12-2004, 09:49

byronsp

17-12-2004, 10:03

I'm off to Thailand in jan so will be picking up a copy there I expect!

FLCL

17-12-2004, 10:59

can seem to find this from tany of the usual suspects suppliers.
is it worth picking this up from ebay - the sellers all seem to be in singapore etc.
not too worried about subs as it is supposedly all action.

I got a couple of really good copies with subs from ebay (one called thai warrior - with some hillariously bad english on the back), just make sure the seller has a good rep.

zenza

19-02-2005, 16:29

Saw this today and didn't really see what all the fuss was about.

A very mediocre film with action scenes that have all been done before and better.

ForcedV

19-02-2005, 17:20

I think you must have seen something totally different to Ong Bak.
Maybe the rubbish Thai film being flogged on ebay as Ong Bak 2 (can't remember it's real title)

Aardvark_DK

19-02-2005, 18:02

A very mediocre film with action scenes that have all been done before and better.
Wow, great! Could you name a handful of kung fu movies with a similar amount of actual physical contact 'cause I'd really like to see them. Also I'd like to see the one where a guy slides under a moving car - what's the name of that?

Ricochan38

19-02-2005, 21:15

Saw this today and didn't really see what all the fuss was about.

A very mediocre film with action scenes that have all been done before and better.

Even jackie chan in his best days wasn't as good as tony ja (and i am a JC fan!)

And TYG will even be better! With more action & fights......

Ricochan38

19-02-2005, 21:16

Wow, great! Could you name a handful of kung fu movies with a similar amount of actual physical contact 'cause I'd really like to see them. Also I'd like to see the one where a guy slides under a moving car - what's the name of that?

Name 1 person who can jump and walk over men standing, no one ever did that before in any movie :notworthy

BizKiTRoAcH

19-02-2005, 22:15

yeah bit of a stupid comment there zenza..

All I was expecting from this movie was a good action fighting flick. And thats EXACTLY what I got. Story wasnt the best but it wasnt bad. The action was spot on. By far the best action i've ever seen in a movie.

This is one of those foreign movies that you can watch without subtitles and still enjoy. I like films like that \o/

angel_eyes

20-02-2005, 10:59

Ricochan38

21-02-2005, 10:09

Ong Bak is SUPERB! Yeah the story's a bit naff but who cares when you have some stunning action set-pieces and the director has no respect for the "Thai stuntman association" :nuts:

I personally think Fist of Legend still contains the best fight scene coreography ever :notworthy

Fist of legend is a superb martial arts movie, only thing i dont like about it, is that the fighting is a bit too fast (faster then in real)

BizKiTRoAcH

28-02-2005, 16:40

Got an email from HKL/Premier Asia after I asked about their release of this movie.

"Dear Lee,

Ong-bak will be released on DVD in October this year. It will also be in
selected cinema's from May 13th.

Thank-you for the positive feedback.

Kind Regards

Zita"

FLCL

28-02-2005, 17:22

I hope they do it justice. Shame the release is so late, we must be the last people in the world to get this filck.

staffyman

28-02-2005, 17:31

Got an email from HKL/Premier Asia after I asked about their release of this movie...

I wonder what cut they'll be releasing? My money'd be on the Besson cut, going on past releases.

James45

28-02-2005, 18:27

i got the Edko HK release and it freezes during chapter 8 after 60+mins of the film! :mad: It's going back to yesasia but i suspect it's a faulty batch, what I saw of it was mind-bogglingly good, Tony Ja is a legend already with those moves. The tree scramble at the start had me wincing in agony. :eek: I did fancy doing a funny english language dub though.

Ricochan38

01-03-2005, 12:00

Samuel Downey

01-03-2005, 12:09

EDIT: Duh! Never mind!

James45

01-03-2005, 12:58

the last 20 minutes is non stop superb fighting, you missed that...

Hopefully my replacement disc will let me watch the last 20 mins.

Boink!

01-03-2005, 14:26

The last 20 mins are AWESOME!!!111 :nuts:

billyblockhead

05-04-2005, 09:30

Just read something that has got me really excited.

Apparently Tony Jaa is being considered for the role of the bad guy in Die Hard 4.

I'd love to see him kicking crap out of Bruce Willis and I hope the Affleck rumour is true as well, thats one person I would want Jaa to get hold of and give a good pasting.

James45

05-04-2005, 09:36

I can't see him as a bad guy though, he looks too much like Mohgli from Jungle Book.

Ricochan38

06-04-2005, 18:12

I finally watched born to fight from the makers from Ong Bak, and i thought it was brilliant also!
1.5 hour stunts & fights

Almost all the people in the movie are from the thai gymnastics team, or boxing team or from football team, thats why u will see them doing things that will make u think, why are they acting that crazy ;-)
I had a great time, i watched this one with my thai wife but this is also a movie which dont need subs, the story is very simple..

Bleeders

08-04-2005, 11:24

I can't see him as a bad guy though, he looks too much like Mohgli from Jungle Book.

Granted, but could you see Jet Li as a bad guy prior to his appearance in Lethal Weapon 4?

James45

08-04-2005, 11:47

Granted, but could you see Jet Li as a bad guy prior to his appearance in Lethal Weapon 4?

to be honest I couldn't see him as the bad guy after watching it either :D

Jez

08-04-2005, 11:56

Sorry not sure if this has been mentioned through the thread but where can you get this with english subs on dvd?

Cheers :thumbs:

James45

08-04-2005, 12:06

nowhere legit, it's so action packed and plot-lite that you don't really need subs.

Boink!

08-04-2005, 12:19

I found some fan subs (can't recall where) , copied them to my PDA as a text file and when the (albeit sparce) dialogue happens, just read them off.
You don't need to have them. I didn't bother with Born to Fight, which has slightly more dialogue, but it didn't detract from the action.

One thing, the women in Born to Fight had such whiny voices. So annoying!!!

angel_eyes

08-04-2005, 16:54

One thing, the women in Born to Fight had such whiny voices. So annoying!!!

Yeah but a couple of them were hot, so who cares what they sound like :n0rty:

actually come to think of it, the girl in ong bak had a really annoying voice too...maybe it's just the thai accent? :thinking:

Aretak

08-04-2005, 16:58

Won three DVDs on eBay today including the Thai release of this (others were the Korean release of So Close and the Hong Kong disc of Silver Hawk)... £7.97 including postage for the lot. :)

Can't wait to see this one.

FLCL

13-04-2005, 16:52

Just found out that the UK film version out on the 13th of may is the full uncut Thai version with a compleatly new sound track written in the UK.
I think this is good news as the Besson cut and music suck (US got this too) as does the rather poor Thai soundtrack.

BizKiTRoAcH

13-04-2005, 19:07

Thats good news then! :D

ForcedV

15-04-2005, 08:36

Will Hong Kong Legends be bringing Tony Ja to the UK to promote their release of Ong Bak ?

BizKiTRoAcH

15-04-2005, 09:26

They havent said, but its possible. I sure hope so. I'd love to meet him!

Ricochan38

19-04-2005, 08:39

They havent said, but its possible. I sure hope so. I'd love to meet him!

I want to see the stuntshow he does also......... :notworthy

BizKiTRoAcH

19-04-2005, 16:32

Yeah it'd be awesome!

Incase anyone didnt know, HKL/P.A have set up an ong bak site now with information about the movie and the cinemas its being released in. Check it out @ http://www.ong-bak.co.uk

FLCL

19-04-2005, 19:49

They havent said, but its possible. I sure hope so. I'd love to meet him!

I really wouldn't hold your breath, the PR people usually make quite a big song and dance to all the press about any interview possibilities etc from the off (how ever small and lame) at least a month or so in advance.

I get all the info from 'the associates' (HKL PR company) because of my job and they have mentioned nothing.

it's not impossible but it's highly improbable, (even if there was a chance they would have put feelers out).
It would be nice but I can't imagine it would be worth it for them or Mr Jar.

staffyman

19-04-2005, 19:56

BiscLimpkit

19-04-2005, 20:17

Can't find information on the bbfc. Anyone know if this has been censored/pre-cut?

Tafsir

19-04-2005, 20:39

i was have been watching ong bak on multivision - hotbird sat for the last few days

BizKiTRoAcH

19-04-2005, 23:40

Can't find information on the bbfc. Anyone know if this has been censored/pre-cut?

From what I've heard, its the full uncut version.

BiscLimpkit

20-04-2005, 11:46

From what I've heard, its the full uncut version.

That's uber sweet news IMO.

Ricochan38

21-04-2005, 06:34

After all this time who cares....i have seen it so many times, i dont need another release. Same as i never needed the subs.

BizKiTRoAcH

21-04-2005, 10:46

I've seen it loads of times too :p

Have you seen the trailer for Tom Yum Goong? It looks EXCELLENT!

trailer.mov (http://www.bizkitroach666.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/trailer.mov) there :D

Ricochan38

21-04-2005, 13:01

I've seen it loads of times too :p

Have you seen the trailer for Tom Yum Goong? It looks EXCELLENT!

trailer.mov (http://www.bizkitroach666.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/trailer.mov) there :D

yes i cant wait to see it , i think it will premiere in bangkok in august, so after that a dvd will come soon...

billyblockhead

23-04-2005, 01:29

Ive just finished watching this for the 6th or 7th time and it just gets better and better.

Im serious when I say its probably the best martial arts film Ive seen. And in the top 5 action films of all time

kanjar

23-04-2005, 08:43

Woooahh that Tom Yum Goong looks fantastic.... however it looks soo much like ong bak... i think im gonna have to have a saturday night in and watch Ong Bak fo about the 40th time!!

Ricochan38

25-04-2005, 09:06

Woooahh that Tom Yum Goong looks fantastic.... however it looks soo much like ong bak... i think im gonna have to have a saturday night in and watch Ong Bak fo about the 40th time!!

Tony Ja said TYG has more and better fights, so i cant wait to see it :notworthy

Jez

28-04-2005, 17:53

Really wonna see ong bak, i cannot belive there is not a subtitled version on dvd somewhere it was released on 03 i thought???

BizKiTRoAcH

28-04-2005, 18:27

I think the Hong Kong VCD of it has english subs.. not sure. I have to admit my copy isnt exactly.. legit, but the subs were pretty much perfect with the exception of a few wrong words/spelling mistakes.

charlie angel

28-04-2005, 21:30

I think the Hong Kong VCD of it has english subs.. not sure.

It does (I have it) - apparently it's cut though.

Ricochan38

29-04-2005, 10:54

Really wonna see ong bak, i cannot belive there is not a subtitled version on dvd somewhere it was released on 03 i thought???

there is a release coming in june with subs, but dont know if its the uncut version, or the stupid besson version.

James45

29-04-2005, 11:27

thought the Premier Asia/HKL release was set for October, uncut but with a new soundtrack?

FLCL

29-04-2005, 12:34

thought the Premier Asia/HKL release was set for October, uncut but with a new soundtrack?

They have indeed confirmed this.

Ricochan38

03-05-2005, 11:26

thought the Premier Asia/HKL release was set for October, uncut but with a new soundtrack?

that probably means the stupid hip hop soundtrack :cuckoo: :doh:

Goblin

03-05-2005, 21:15

this movie sounds great, is October the earliest for a subtitled version?

BizKiTRoAcH

04-05-2005, 12:30

this movie sounds great, is October the earliest for a subtitled version?

for a legit subtitled version, yes. If you are desperate to see it then you can probably get a fansubbed bootleg from ebay for dirt cheap. Mine is one of the fansubbed versions and the subs were pretty much spot on, but i will definately be investing in the Premier Asia version.

And i'm not sure about the dodgy hip-hop soundtrack, Premier Asia are supposed to be doing a whole new soundtrack.

charlie angel

04-05-2005, 12:39

this movie sounds great, is October the earliest for a subtitled version?

Unless you go for the VCD version which has English subs, but is trimmed a bit for violence. Hanging on for the Premier Asia release certainly seems like the best thing to do at the mo :)

staffyman

04-05-2005, 14:26

And i'm not sure about the dodgy hip-hop soundtrack, Premier Asia are supposed to be doing a whole new soundtrack.

Has the Besson 'Remix' been confirmed as having a dodgy hip-hop soundtrack?

BizKiTRoAcH

04-05-2005, 23:12

Couldnt say for sure. All I know is the american release was one with a crappy soundtrack. The bootleg i've got has the original soundtrack.

dvdcastle

05-05-2005, 05:55

This is the best thai action movie ever! I love this movie, full of action and i like thai kung fu.

James45

05-05-2005, 07:46

I finally got round to watching the last 20 minutes of my replacement disc, I 've never watched a martial arts film where I've had to rewind after practically every move just to work out how it was done, the finishing move is simply stunning! Tony Jaa is a martial arts legend!

Conrad

05-05-2005, 12:09

So am I correct in thinking that there is not a version on DVD with either english subs or an english dub? If so how the hell do you figure out if there are any nice little plot nuiances?????

Heard loads of good stuff about this but can't really imagine watching it without at least a nod towards the english language or is that not important???

BizKiTRoAcH

06-05-2005, 13:23

Jez

06-05-2005, 13:35

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2302&item=6392149654&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=2302&item=6391297381&rd=1

Thought the Thai version didnt have english subs????

James45

06-05-2005, 13:41

So am I correct in thinking that there is not a version on DVD with either english subs or an english dub? If so how the hell do you figure out if there are any nice little plot nuiances?????

Sorry that made me laugh :lol: Once you've seen it you'll understand, it's basically one extended, incredible fight/stunt scene with some dialogue thrown in as an after thought. There's a good guy, a bad guy, some sidekicks and that's it, nothing subtle or involving.

Actually to my ear the Thai langauge is so incredibly whiney to listen to I fast forwarded straight to all the fight scenes... think if it as one of those martial arts demonstration videos people post links to in the general forum.

James45

06-05-2005, 13:43

those look like bootlegs Jez

Jez

06-05-2005, 15:18

those look like bootlegs Jez

Thats the best i am gonna do if i want it on dvd with subtitles, i spose!

Goblin

06-05-2005, 19:16

Ong Bak: Platinum Edition (2 Discs) (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://playcom.at/thedvdforums^QS^DURL=http://www.play.com/play247.asp^QS^page=title^QA^r=R2^QA^title=653854^QA^p=57^QA^g=72^QA^pa=rcs)

Play have it listed for 03/10/2005 -- £14.99

Conrad

06-05-2005, 19:20

Conrad: I generally dont support bootlegs and stuff, but if you really want to see it, get it from ebay. My copy was pretty much perfect. Good quality and the english subs made sense. If you dont want buy the bootleg, then buy the Hong Kong VCD. That has english subs.

Is the Hong Kong a VCD or SVCD, I ask because my Pioneer 626d doesn't supprt SVCD. Seems a shame though that a film so acclaimed hasn't got a decent release for the English speaking market. Maybe then people won't need to buy bootlegs..

Conrad

06-05-2005, 19:22

BiscLimpkit

06-05-2005, 21:33

Supposedly uncut but with a revamped soundtrack.

Jez

06-05-2005, 22:19

These one's on ebay stating dts surley cannot actually have it????

Anymore info on these on ebay

(sorry if its against t&c's not sure if they are legit or not)

Conrad

07-05-2005, 07:29

Supposedly uncut but with a revamped soundtrack.

So to see the best version I need to wait until October :eek: or buy a bootleg or VCD

James45

07-05-2005, 10:50

These one's on ebay stating dts surley cannot actually have it????

Anymore info on these on ebay

(sorry if its against t&c's not sure if they are legit or not)

Not if it's a bootleg no, sometimes they pass existing DVD soundtracks through a DTS encoder but that doesn't make it DTS. My HK R3 DVD has DTS-ES, it might be one of these, no subs though. i hate to suggest this but couldn't you wait until October?

Mr Majestik

07-05-2005, 11:03

Saw a TV ad for the cinema release last night!

(I'd imagine the DVD being the platinum version might have the original and new cut of the film on it.)

tigercage

07-05-2005, 13:56

Saw a TV ad for the cinema release last night!

(I'd imagine the DVD being the platinum version might have the original and new cut of the film on it.)

yeah me too. I love this movie, a good 15 of us are off to see this next week after a few beers and a bite to eat.

http://www.ong-bak.co.uk/ongbak.php

I love the new Premier Asia score, much better than the original. :)

Play the ong bak game and win some prizes

http://www.ong-bak.co.uk/game/game.php?emaillist=

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tigercage

07-05-2005, 13:57

Supposedly uncut but with a revamped soundtrack.
Yeah thats the one, new score is ace.

Terkel

07-05-2005, 14:02

Has Premier Asia stated that the original soundtrack is not included as well as the new one? :thinking:

I would really like to have the option to watch the movie as originally intended.

Conrad

07-05-2005, 14:18

So I guess the answer is to go see it at the cinema, but I hate the cinema, full of inbred oiks who have no respect and usually end up ruining the film becasue they can't keep their little traps shut for more than 5 minutes..But if it is the only way..

billyblockhead

07-05-2005, 14:30

Passed uncut with an 18 certificate.

Had a feeling it would get that, the BBFC certainly aren't fans of bone crunching action.

Goblin

07-05-2005, 14:57

BizKiTRoAcH

07-05-2005, 16:36

Is the Hong Kong a VCD or SVCD, I ask because my Pioneer 626d doesn't supprt SVCD. Seems a shame though that a film so acclaimed hasn't got a decent release for the English speaking market. Maybe then people won't need to buy bootlegs..

Sorry for the late reply, if you didnt know yet, Its a VCD!

And the new soundtrack does sound pretty damn good!

Conrad

07-05-2005, 16:43

i'd imagine people like that would void a subtitled movie ;)

True because if you can't read there ain't much point ;)

Will be interesting to hear from people who have seen the original dvd without dub or Sub as to whether they enjoyed it more ....

BizKiTRoAcH

07-05-2005, 20:37

Conrad

07-05-2005, 21:48

Well personally I prefered it with subs. Even though the story isnt excellent.. there's a few nice jokes in there and its decent.

However its still very watchable without. For the first time, i'd definately say get one with subs. After that you can watch it anytime without subs as you know the story.

Well maybe cinema is the option although I have to drive 20 miles to the nearest one to show it so I will see ..otherwise I will get the DVD later in the year, after all the film is a couple of years old already so a few more months aren't going to make much of a difference.

Jez

07-05-2005, 23:09

Can someone give me a link to the vcd with english subs please :)

tigercage

07-05-2005, 23:39

Can someone give me a link to the vcd with english subs please :)

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003201171/code-c/section-videos/

Ong Bak VCD with subs @ yesasia as requested.

Jez

08-05-2005, 00:05

thanks tiger

Conrad

08-05-2005, 06:29

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003201171/code-c/section-videos/

Ong Bak VCD with subs @ yesasia as requested.

Get me one I must if this cheap it is (Yoda impression..Getting psyched for EP III)

Jez

09-05-2005, 00:47

http://global.yesasia.com/en/PrdDept.aspx/pid-1003201171/code-c/section-videos/

Ong Bak VCD with subs @ yesasia as requested.

Anyone got this version from yes asia?

What pic like etc mini review, i know its ony a vcd.

In terms of the film, the sheer pace of Tony Jaa amazes me surley i think it must be speeded up. You know the moves he pulls of where he seems to pick up pace (kick bloke through car a example)

Impressive stuff though, love the repeat camera shots as well shows how out of reality the film really is :)

tigercage

09-05-2005, 01:41

check out some of these vids

http://forum.tonyjaa.org/index.php?showforum=24

The Challenge - Tony jaa on the korean Challenge programme is pretty damn cool. the rest of the stuff is awsome too.

charlie angel

09-05-2005, 11:00

Anyone got this version from yes asia?

What pic like etc mini review, i know its ony a vcd.

I've got that VCD - it's perfectly watchable as long as you don't expect DVD quality - the English & Chinese subs appear on screen at the same time, although it's not as intrusive as that sounds. On the whole the subs are ok as well, with just a few spelling/grammatical errors.

The Thai & Cantonese soundtracks play at the same time as well - I have to select 'left audio' via my remote to just get the Thai track. This might be true of all VCDS - I have no idea as Ong Bak is the only one I own :)

Unfortunately, the film has been cut for VCD though - I've not seen the DVD/cinema release, so don't know what specifically has been removed, but I did notice 1 or 2 jarring edits.

Boink!

09-05-2005, 16:13

Yup, the split audio is common on all the official VCDs I've bought. Confused the heck out of me the first time I watched one, the sound was all echo-y and weird.

Ricochan38

11-05-2005, 08:20

Little off topic;

the movie Yaowarat is now also available with subs at most sites

very good action/triad movie from thailand, shot mostly in chinatown in bangkok.
(yaowarat means chinatown)

I have this one a long time already, but it was hard to find online with subs before now.

ForcedV

11-05-2005, 10:36

tigercage

11-05-2005, 11:48

Ong Bak opens in cinema's on Friday but I'm sad that Premier Asia didn't bring Tony Ja to the UK for a promo tour, as this would have been an amazing treat for the huge number of fans in this country.

I reckon he will be over for some promotional work some time this week. Maybe you should try to find out by contacting contender/premier asia. A promo tour would be awsome.

tigercage

11-05-2005, 11:49

Ricochan38

11-05-2005, 12:50

Hi Rico, long time no see.

whats it like? Also whats it gotta do with ong bak? Good fighting in it?

Hi mate !

Not really got much to do with ong bak, just shooting... but since it was a thiai movie i thought i post it in this one...

FLCL

11-05-2005, 13:05

I reckon he will be over for some promotional work some time this week. Maybe you should try to find out by contacting contender/premier asia. A promo tour would be awsome.

I wouldn't get your hopes up. RE what I said before -

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5189873&postcount=137

No doubt he will come now at the last minute and I will eat my words.

Boink!

12-05-2005, 08:53

Southend on Sea Odeon has Ong Bak on from tommorrow!!! :clap:

ONG-BAK Cert: 18 Length: 101 mins
Friday........13-May-05....14:00....16:35....19:05....21:40
Saturday....14-May-05....14:00....16:35....19:05....21:40
Sunday......15-May-05....13:20....15:45....18:15....20:45
Monday......16-May-05....13:20....15:45....18:15....20:45
Tuesday.....17-May-05....13:20....15:45....18:15....20:45
Wednesday..18-May-05...13:20....15:45....18:15....20:45
Thursday.....19-May-05...13:20....15:45....18:15....20:45

Being an 18 cert, and a subbed film I'd like to think the chav populace won't be in attendance.
Only thing is, it doesn't say subtitled.

tigercage

12-05-2005, 14:55

Yeah i was in town today and it seems like its playing pretty much everywhere despite the official site saying its only @ selected cinemas. Im gonna watch it 2 times tommorow.

SIMON ADEBISI

12-05-2005, 15:26

I hope this is coming out in Ireland tomorrow. I'll head down on monday anyway. Think ill get psyched up by watching Kickboxer first. Tung Po rules.

BizKiTRoAcH

12-05-2005, 16:56

tigercage

12-05-2005, 17:14

I'll HOPEFULLY be going to the first show in Liverpool Switch Island tomorrow. If not i'll be going saturday. I contacted odeon as they didnt list it as subbed but the guy who emailed me back confirmed its definately subtitled.

Me and two my mates are gonna see it at 11.30am and then im off to see it with about 10 of my workmates. :)

I wanna see what other people think of it. :)

Goblin

12-05-2005, 18:10

Ricochan38

13-05-2005, 07:22

Me and two my mates are gonna see it at 11.30am and then im off to see it with about 10 of my workmates. :)

I wanna see what other people think of it. :)

Dotn forget to tell them that the first half hour nothing much happens, but when the action starts, it never stops ... :notworthy

http://www.tonyjaa.org/

Ricochan38

13-05-2005, 11:03

check this one out...

http://www.ong-bak.co.uk/game/game.php?emaillist=hkl

tigercage

13-05-2005, 13:05

Just back from the 11.30 showing. Me and my mates were the only people @ the cinema. :eek: They loved it though. :)

tigercage

13-05-2005, 13:06

check this one out...

http://www.ong-bak.co.uk/game/game.php?emaillist=hkl
yeah i posted it 2 pages back. Its cool, i cant get anywhere near to score. :shrug:

mr_woo

13-05-2005, 15:47

Just back from the 11.30 showing. Me and my mates were the only people @ the cinema. :eek: They loved it though. :)

Consider yourself lucky tiger.

I am so annoyed right now :mad:

For anyone wanting to see this in the belfast my vue/odyssey dont go until tonight, or at least ring up and ask about it first.

Me and a mate of mine went for the 14:20 showing, bought our tickets and sweets and went to the screen. We sat there past 14:20 until about 14:30 - 14:40 and the film still didnt start and we started to wonder what on earth was going on.

Then some bloke comes and tells us that they didnt get the print! Or to be more specific, they didnt get one of the reels so had a chunk of the film missing!

To say we were annoyed was an understatement.

Still we got our money back and offered entry to another film for free. Just decided to go home though and go and see Ong Bak sometime this weekend/next week.

RomerojpgX

13-05-2005, 17:04

Thats shocking!

and it wont be showing next week? its not a big enuff film to be screens for more than one week I would guess, so thats why I have to go this week or else may loose out.

mr_woo

13-05-2005, 17:12

Thats shocking!

and it wont be showing next week? its not a big enuff film to be screens for more than one week I would guess, so thats why I have to go this week or else may loose out.

It will be showing from late tonight, basically one of the reels out of the batch they got was missing which meant some of the film in the middle was missing.

The reel was on its way and due to arrive tonight for the late night showing (and hence basically showing from tomorrow onwards as usual) but not for the 14:20 showing we went too. So an inconvenience but not too bad as the film reel is on it way :)

Boink!

13-05-2005, 17:20

Saw it this afternoon, I was one of 5 people in the audience and we all laughed when Ting decks Big Bear. Class.
It was labelled a Premier Asia production and seemed to match the Thai DVD I own (though it's far better with subtitles) with all of Muay's sister's death.
The print was pretty poor, there were jumps in the film, the colour was rather washed out and the source material seemed digital in places. The speech sounded like the cast were talking in a bathroom (though that could be how it was filmed). The replacement music was very well handled and fitted in with the film (though I can't really recall the orginal score). The subs were big and white, but weren't bordered so in light scenes were difficult to read.
Was great to see this on the big screen, though you could see some of the (very necessary) padding worn by the stunt team. I had to leave right at the end so I wasn'tt [too] late for work, so I don't know if there were any differences with the end titles.

Overall? Well worth seeing and I'll probably add the Premier Aisa DVD to my collection when it's available.

B!

Oh, the Darth Vader Orange advert is crap.

eye__writ

13-05-2005, 19:36

I'll HOPEFULLY be going to the first show in Liverpool Switch Island tomorrow. If not i'll be going saturday. I contacted odeon as they didnt list it as subbed but the guy who emailed me back confirmed its definately subtitled.
I'll be down there at some stage tomorrow so you might get lucky and not end up in a completely empty screening. ;)

BizKiTRoAcH

13-05-2005, 20:07

wheres Switch Island? is it the Odean in town?

Sorry Goblin, its not the one in Town. Its about a 5-10 minute drive from Bootle Strand if you know where that is. Unfortunately its not getting shown in town.. I have no idea why.. I was hoping it would because my mates girlfriend works in the one in town and I wanted her to snag me some promo stuff :lol:

I'll be down there at some stage tomorrow so you might get lucky and not end up in a completely empty screening. ;)

Nope! You must have went to a later showing. I went to the 4pm showing and there was THREE people. Me, my mate and his girlfriend! :lol: It was awesome though because we could have little chats and stuff and anytime our phones would go off we could answer it without getting verbally attacked.

I must say, the film transfer as mentioned earlier wasnt quite up to scratch with a few little problems.. and the subs could have done with a black outline but the new soundtrack was f'n SUPERB. Major props to Premier Asia for the soundtrack. It fit the film PERFECTLY. Poor yanks got a crappy hip-hop soundtrack :lol:

Overall I HIGHLY recommend everyone go see this at the cinema, it was amazing.

sleep4ever

13-05-2005, 21:10

Just got in from seeing it.

Amazing, its as simple as that.

Shame there were so few people in the screening, but that film was just amazing :eek: .

sleep4ever

13-05-2005, 21:17

Boink!

13-05-2005, 21:20

Certainly a pleasant surprise not to have the standard Chav annoyances throughout the film (though someone did walk out just as the film was starting, don't know if they came back in).

I had a big grin on my face the moment the fights started. Me = :D

Aardvark_DK

14-05-2005, 06:25

It was awesome though because we could have little chats and stuff and anytime our phones would go off we could answer it without getting verbally attacked.
You answer your phone in a cinema? :eek:

Goblin

14-05-2005, 14:39

just got in from watching it, and I agree it'sace!

I missed the first 20 minutes but luckily the plot was easy to pickup. Tony Jaa may just be the best thing since Bruce Lee, I look forward to his next movie ... and the dvd release for Ong Bak

thebigboss

15-05-2005, 13:08

It was awesome though because we could have little chats and stuff and anytime our phones would go off we could answer it without getting verbally attacked.

It's people like you who are ruining the experience of going to the cinema for most people :mad:

Boink!

15-05-2005, 13:42

I was thinking that...

Conrad

15-05-2005, 13:53

It's people like you who are ruining the experience of going to the cinema for most people :mad:

To be fair he (BizkitRoach) was the only one in there, well him and his friends. I just hope he doesn't do that when other punters are around :nono:

Can't believe I have found myself defending a scouser ;)

thebigboss

15-05-2005, 23:19

To be fair he (BizkitRoach) was the only one in there, well him and his friends. I just hope he doesn't do that when other punters are around :nono:

Can't believe I have found myself defending a scouser ;)

If you read the comment again you will see that he is implying that he does because he normally gets abuse, and rightly so.

thebigboss

15-05-2005, 23:27

Just come back from seeing Ong-Bak (less than 10 people in the cinema), and absolutely loved it. I've been waiting ages to see a fight film that isn't destroyed by MTV style editing every couple of seconds. I hope he makes a few more films in his native homeland before Hollywood gets a hold of him.

Jimmyboy

15-05-2005, 23:58

This is a good a thread as any to ask - I've been putting up with the svcd, is there any sign of an English subbed dvd forthcoming?

Boink!

16-05-2005, 05:46

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5265325&postcount=169 :)

BizKiTRoAcH

16-05-2005, 16:04

If you read the comment again you will see that he is implying that he does because he normally gets abuse, and rightly so.

Actually, I've NEVER answered my phone in the cinema. I always leave it on silent and phone whoever it is back afterwards. If there was even ONE person there (who I wasnt with) I wouldnt have answered, I only answered it because it was my mate and his girlfriend and they werent bothered.

I just worded it wrong, I wasnt implying that I have done that, but i've been in the cinema when others have.

Jimmyboy

16-05-2005, 16:12

http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5265325&postcount=169 :)
Ok maybe I should have added uncut dvd forthcoming? ;)

staffyman

16-05-2005, 16:14

AFAIK the Premier Asia release will be uncut, just with a new score...

Terkel

16-05-2005, 16:20

FLCL

16-05-2005, 16:58

The Premier Asia dvd should be uncut, i.e. not the international Luc Besson cut. However the question is if we will get the original soundtrack, or only the remixed version (that is in the cinema now)?
http://www.thedvdforums.com/forums/showpost.php?p=5169675&postcount=131

It's not a remix, it's a totaly new soundtrack written for the UK only. I for one really won't miss the crap Thai or luc besson soundtrack.

thebigboss

16-05-2005, 19:17

Actually, I've NEVER answered my phone in the cinema. I always leave it on silent and phone whoever it is back afterwards. If there was even ONE person there (who I wasnt with) I wouldnt have answered, I only answered it because it was my mate and his girlfriend and they werent bothered.

I just worded it wrong, I wasnt implying that I have done that, but i've been in the cinema when others have.

My apolgies, didn't mean to catogorise you with those idiots it's just that this is a major grievence with me, I just don't understand why people pay good money to watch a film and then talk (phone etc.) all the way through it, ruining it for everyone else.

BizKiTRoAcH

16-05-2005, 22:43

My apolgies, didn't mean to catogorise you with those idiots it's just that this is a major grievence with me, I just don't understand why people pay good money to watch a film and then talk (phone etc.) all the way through it, ruining it for everyone else.

Not a problem mate, i wasnt offended or anything :thumbs:

And on that note, i only talked for 2 minutes during the beginning, and me and my mate have both seen the film at least 3 times so it wasnt exactly ruining the experience for the other :p

Ricochan38

17-05-2005, 11:27

http://www.tomyumgoongmovie.com/html/topic.asp?postid=77

the poster for TYG looks great

I will try to get it somewhere when i am in bkk next month...

staffyman

18-05-2005, 10:07

I saw this yesterday at a 5:10pm showing. I was the only one in he screening...

I think Premier Asia's vast marketing campaign for this movie may have failed. :D

BizKiTRoAcH

18-05-2005, 11:16

yeah probably. I think most people are put off by the subtitles and will probably buy/rent it on dvd because Premier Asia always sub and dub their dvds

tigercage

18-05-2005, 11:18

I saw this yesterday at a 5:10pm showing. I was the only one in he screening...

I think Premier Asia's vast marketing campaign for this movie may have failed. :D

Hey Staffy. :wave: You doing the EFF this year?

I seen this for a third time at the cinema last night and much like the first and second time i seen it, a group of people got up and left 2 mins into the film. :eek:

neeek

18-05-2005, 11:25

What a scandalously entertaining film this is. Excellent.

Cinema was 2/3 full at UGC Trocadero - everyone seemed to be having a good time

staffyman

18-05-2005, 14:17

Hey Staffy. :wave: You doing the EFF this year?

Hey Buddy! :wave: How goes it?

Yeah I'm definately planning on coming up for the EFF again this year... May stay for a whole week this time, but this'll be sorted when the schedule finally gets released.

I'm hoping that Lady Vengeance will turn up...

chet-lee

18-05-2005, 18:34

This film rocked.....I haven't enjoyed a martial arts performance as much since seeing the original police story. After seeing hundreds of HK movies it's refreshing to see a different style performed so well. Two thumbs up.

SIMON ADEBISI

18-05-2005, 19:02

As usual my local cinema aren't showing this. Its a 12 screen cinema but with all the little illiterate scumbags knocking around here, a subtitled film won't get much business, maybe a cursory thursday night screening or something :oh-hum:

Goblin

18-05-2005, 21:31

Ong-Bak (http://www.thedvdforums.com/jump.php?url=http://dvdimport.com/product.asp^QS^productid=18846^QA^cstd=2098499512)

R1 version due 28 June?

The Bear

19-05-2005, 13:28

Looks a damn good price too. Anyone know if this is the international cut, uncut version orwhether it has the new score?

BizKiTRoAcH

19-05-2005, 21:08

As said earlier, this is uncut and has a new score. I saw it and the film and new score are excellent.

The German

20-05-2005, 19:43

A good film marred slightly by a bland story. Reminded me a bit of Van Dammes 'Bloodsport', his first staring role. The lead could be a bit more facially animated in the fight scenes, Bruce Lee style. Well worth a look.

JOEY PINEAPPLES

21-05-2005, 16:30

Saw the Thai version on a Hong Kong DVD couple of weeks back.
Very fresh gritty look to it, most of the apartment conversational parts looked quite indie film. Not to polished in a theatrical martial arts manner or hollywood. Handheld camera's moving around Tony's fighting sequences. Loved the Tuk-tuk chase did remind me of the original Taxi in its energy.

See the Thai still getting on with there neighbours....
Now let me get this right a Burma gangster (Or could of been Cambodian can't quite remember) in a wheelchair with throat cancer who persists to smoke fags throu his neck, uses a throat voicevox mostly to do bad guy cackles smuggles Statue heads of Thai Buddas out of the country to sell off on ebay.ahem mean the blackmarket. :thinking:

If we made movies like this about the French there'd be a flippin uproar.

PlexShaw

21-05-2005, 19:40

Saw the 11.15am screening at the UGC Trocadero (there was about 15 of us) and thought it was great fun. The story is pretty basic, but the fights and stunt work - jumping through a roll of barb wire, followed soon after by leaping over cars :eek: - were absolutely fantastic.

Ricochan38

22-05-2005, 06:26