Ong-bak
Metascore
69 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 28 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 28
  3. Negative: 1 out of 28
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  1. Film Threat
    Reviewed by: Eric Campos
    100
    So just do yourself a favor, get out there and see Ong Bak. You’ll leave the theater bruised and battered, but you'll be happy about it.
  2. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Robert K. Elder
    88
    Infusion of comedy elements keeps the story light, without dragging it into the cartoonish.
  3. Entertainment Weekly
    Reviewed by: Lisa Schwarzbaum
    83
    Ong-Bak (taken from the name of the sacred statue) is delivered raw, with an on-the-fly compositional approach from director Prachya Pinkaew that includes dim lighting and jumbled editing.

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User Score
8.5 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 47 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 30
  3. Negative: 2 out of 30
  1. JollyRogerOmni
    8
    One of those surprise films that re-invigorated the martial arts genre in the middle of the decade. It had a good story which helped it stand out from the pack. The stunts were top notch which helped it hang with some of the best martial arts films of all time. The acting is what you would expect but everything else, and it's re-watchability, make Ong Bak an instant classic.… Full Review »
  2. seifer
    0
    You wanna know why this sucks... 2 words, Messed-Up. Why bother wasting millions of dollars or any other currencies. Thai films are a complete and utter waste of time!… Full Review »
  3. Sam
    7
    The fight scenes make Jackie Chan and Jet Li look like over-payed amateurs, but the story could have been better. No emmy nominee, but it9;ll get your blood pumpin.… Full Review »
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