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The Protector (2006)

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Reviews Counted:92

Fresh:50

Rotten:42

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: Despite some impressive fight scenes, this trimmed-down version of the Thai action pic is an off-putting mix of scant plot, choppy editing, and confusing subtitles and dubbing.

Runtime: 3 hrs 6 mins

Genre: Foreign Films

Synopsis: THE PROTECTOR is the highly anticipated full bodied action film starring International Martial Arts superstar, Tony Jaa (Ong Bak). His world shaped by ancient traditions, a young Thai fighter... THE PROTECTOR is the highly anticipated full bodied action film starring International Martial Arts superstar, Tony Jaa (Ong Bak). His world shaped by ancient traditions, a young Thai fighter (Jaa) is called to defend his people and their honor after outsiders ruin all that is sacred. Fueled by desire to protect a way of life and avenge the wrong done to his family, he will bring the fight to their city. [More]

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao

Starring: Tony Jaa, Petchthai Wongkamlao

Director: Prachya Pinkaew

Director: Prachya Pinkaew
Studio: Weinstein Company

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Full Review Source: Observer [UK] | comment Comment
01/20/07
Philip French
Philip French
Observer [UK]

There's plenty to enjoy about this silly thriller--from the sumptuous Thai landscapes to the frenetic fight scenes.

Full Review Source: Shadows on the Wall | comment Comment
09/06/06
Rich Cline
Rich Cline
Shadows on the Wall

Thankfully, the bits that matter most -- the dust-ups -- are superb.

Full Review Source: Empire Magazine | comment Comment
08/04/06
Dan Jolin
Dan Jolin
Empire Magazine
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As you watch Jaa's mastery of his art, you'll have to master the art of laughing while your jaw's hanging off your head in disbelief. You've never seen anything like it.it.

Full Review Source: Daily Mirror [UK] | comment Comment
08/04/06
David Edwards
David Edwards
Daily Mirror [UK]

Very silly.

Full Review Source: Time Out | comment Comment
08/03/06
David Jenkins
David Jenkins
Time Out
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At 109 minutes, the film is around 20 minutes too long, particularly as the fights start to become repetitive before the end, as if they just ran out of ideas.

Full Review Source: ViewLondon | comment Comment
08/03/06
Matthew Turner
Matthew Turner
ViewLondon

Pure, dazzling, entertainment.

Full Review Source: BBC | comment Comment
08/01/06
Jonathan Trout
Jonathan Trout
BBC
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It's like a mixture of Fist of Fury and Dumbo, with a small side order of 1960s children's TV show Daktari.

Full Review Source: Guardian [UK] | comment Comment
07/29/06
Peter Bradshaw
Peter Bradshaw
Guardian [UK]
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Full Review Source: Boston Phoenix | comment Comment
04/23/09
Betsy Sherman
Betsy Sherman
Boston Phoenix

In the realm of fresh martial arts movie stars, no one holds a candle to Tony Jaa.

Full Review Source: ColeSmithey.com | comment Comment
04/22/09
Cole Smithey
Cole Smithey
ColeSmithey.com

You have to wonder why they even bothered with the subtitles. It's not like they make much difference.

Full Review Source: CinemaBlend.com | comment Comment
03/20/09
Joshua Tyler
Joshua Tyler
CinemaBlend.com

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

Full Review Source: Variety | comment Comment
01/13/09
Derek Elley
Derek Elley
Variety
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Full Review Source: Sacramento News & Review | comment Comment
08/07/08
Jim Lane
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review

a no-brainer, but also an extravaganza of inventive, visually stunning brutality (by the trunkload).

Full Review Source: Eye for Film | comment Comment
08/16/07
Anton Bitel
Anton Bitel
Eye for Film

If you like you martial arts action tough, gritty and fast, Tony Jaa is your artist, as he proved on his debut with Ong Bak (2003). This is Muay Thai, a form of aggressive martial arts that makes the others look tame.

Full Review Source: Urban Cinefile | comment Comment
08/11/07
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Urban Cinefile

If a video game allowed you to do what Tony Jaa does, it would be the bestselling video game in history.

Full Review Source: eFilmCritic.com | comment Comment
08/03/07
Rob Gonsalves
Rob Gonsalves
eFilmCritic.com

It's tremendously refreshing to see a film that relies solely on the choreography of its athletic star to make the action work.

Full Review Source: UGO | comment Comment
03/24/07
Brian Tallerico
Brian Tallerico
UGO

Resurrects the bad acting and absurd plotting of old-fashioned kung fu movies, as well as their exhilarating stunts and action choreography.

Full Review Source: Film Journal International | comment Comment
03/01/07
Daniel Eagan
Daniel Eagan
Film Journal International

Pretty tough to sit through.

Full Review Source: Chicago Reader | comment Comment
12/15/06
Reece Pendleton
Reece Pendleton
Chicago Reader

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

Full Review Source: Chicago Tribune | comment Comment
12/15/06
Robert K. Elder
Robert K. Elder
Chicago Tribune
 
 
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