The Protector (2006)

Tony Jaa
Petchthai Wongkamlao
Bangkot Kongmalai
Jin Xing
Johnny Nguyen

Directed by Prachya Pinkaew

Plot: 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 elephants 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.

Review: This is one of those movies that doesn’t need much a review. To start off Tony Jaa is unbelievable! After only 2 films he has stood out as one of the most impressive and talented martial arts stars of all time. The film itself, like Ong Bak, is not that great. The story and acting is ok, but it’s not what I would consider a good film, but that’s not why you watch this movie. You watch this film for Tony Jaa. Unlike Ong Bak, this movie takes a little longer to get to the highly anticipated action, but once it arrives hold onto something. Tony Jaa once again shows off his amazing martial arts abilities with precision and beauty. This movie is meant to watch just to see Tony Jaa at work. If you love martial arts films or just wild action then check this out, you will be amazed by what you see.
 

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