Tom Yum Goong, from the creators of
Ong Bak, marks another chapter in the rise of martial arts prodigy,
Tony Jaa. Following the same simple formula that helped make
Ong Bak a runaway international success,
Tom Yum Goong
is filled with bone crunching fight sequences and jaw-dropping stuntwork.
Kham, (Jaa) a simple Thai lad from the countryside, is forced out of his quiet lifestyle, and indeed his country, after
his elephant is stolen by a vicious band of animal traffickers. He travels to Sydney, Australia and starts his quest to track
down his missing pet, and in the process discovers that dealing in endangered species is the least of the evil gang's crimes.
As with Ong Bak, the plot takes a definite back seat in favor of the action and bombast, with story and character
development hardly a primary concern. In effect little more than a ninety-minute showcase of Jaa's talents, Tom Yum Goong
is trashy popcorn entertainment at its best and guaranteed to put a smile on the face of martial arts lovers everywhere.
DVD FEATURES:
- Language(s): Thai
- Subtitle(s): English, Chinese
