I saw The Protector the other day. Unfortunately Mr. Harvey Weinstein has decided that the way to handle an Asian martial arts movie is to cut all exposition (who wants to watch the yelloe people talk, eh?) and redub it with a hip hop soundtrack.
But it is still a sight to behold. Tony Jaa is quickly turning into the next Jackie Chan (but without the humor) and if you have any appreciation for the martial arts genre of movies there are two set pieces in this movie that absolutely must be seen.
If you don't have much appreciation for martial arts movies you will want to stay away.
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