One Man Army - Movies Reviews

What's it about: Tony Jaa may not be as stylish as Jackie Chan or Jet Li, or be as legendary as Bruce Lee, but Tony Jaa the director and hero of the film has quite a large fan following in Thailand.

Set in the 15th century, One Man Army as the title says is a simple revenge drama where Tien (Jaa) seeks to avenge the cruel massacre of his parents at the hands of some thugs.

Like any revenge film, the first half shows us Tony trying to learn various forms of martial arts to prepare for the climax.

What's hot: There's ample scope for Jaa to show off his stunts and wizardy. The fight scene on top of an elephant stands out for the camera work and Jaa's ability to make the battle engaging.

The climax, especially the last 20 minutes are the major highlight as Jaa fights out the baddies and dishes out revenge. Production values are impressive.

What's not: The film lacks flow and depth. Jaa seems to be in a rush to take the story forward.
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Also though the end is lavishly sho,t where Jaa brings out his big guns, there is no logic or proper closure to the plot.

It seems that Jaa wants to cash in on the enterprise leaving scope to make another sequel.

What to do: Martial art fans may devour this one, but it doesn't really bring any taste to the palette of the regular cinegoer.

One Man Army

U/A; action
Dir: Tony Jaa
Cast: Tony Jaa
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One Man Army At a cinema near you

Andheri Fun Cinemas (4.45 pm, 8.45 pm), Cinemax (12.15, 2 pm, 11 pm), Fame Big (11 am, 3.15 pm, 7.30 pm, 10 pm)

Bandra Gem (12 noon, 1.30 pm, 5.15 pm, 7 pm), Glamour (2 pm, 3.45 pm, 7.30 pm, 10.30 pm)

Lower parel PVR (10.35 am, 12.25, 2.15, 6.45, 11.15 pm)

Marine lines Metro Big (12.20, 2.15 pm, 10 pm)