The Kick -2011- -

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This creates a visual language distinct from Prachya Pinkaew’s previous work. In Ong-Bak , the fighting was grounded, using elbows and knees to devastating effect. In The Kick , the camera tilts upward. The protagonists utilize long-range attacks, spinning hook kicks, and aerial maneuvers that emphasize speed and agility rather than raw power. the kick -2011-

The choreography brilliantly contrasts the styles of the heroes and the villains. The protagonists fight with the clean lines of a dojang, while the antagonists (led by the formidable Manasarin) utilize a mix of street fighting and Muay Boran. The climactic battles are a visual treat, showcasing how the sport-centric techniques of Taekwondo are adapted for survival in a no-holds-barred street fight. It is a fascinating study in geometry: the straight lines of Korean martial arts curving to meet the circular, rhythmic flow of Thai combat. One of the film's primary objectives was to launch the career of Nawapol 'Tae' Lamgu. Following the massive success of Tony Jaa, there was a vacuum in the Thai action star market for a new leading man. The Kick was designed as a star vehicle for Tae, and he rises to the occasion with impressive physicality. In The Kick , the camera tilts upward