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Delivering non-stop thrills and breathtaking action, Raging Phoenix is the latest martial arts sensation from the producers of Ong Bak, Born to Fight and The Warrior King. Action Cinemas first lady, Jija Janin (Chocolate) plays Neu, a wandering musician who, having been abandoned by her family, knows only shame and rejection. Her life changes when she partners with a group of mysterious strangers, who train her in a devastating new form of combat that combines Muay Thai, Drunken Boxing and explosive techniques derived from hip-hop dance moves. When her training is complete, she leaps into a spectacular adventure to bring down an infamous human trafficking ring that is terrorizing her nation, and very soon a new hero is born. Combining incredible hi-impact martial arts, free-running, and bone crunching stunts, Raging Phoenix is a heart-pumping, jaw dropping adventure that takes action to new heights of entertainment! Special Features: Dolby Digital Thai 5.1 English Subtitles Trailer Gallery Interview Gallery B-Roll Action Scene Footage
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This second effort from Jeja Yanin takes a new route with a more modern martial arts film. While her character in Chocolate immitates classic martial arts stars in Raging Phoenix she works in a post modern mix of martial arts and hip hop dance. If you like old school martial arts films you may not find this one very interesting. The plot is decent for this kind of film. A gang of human trafficers kidnap women special to a group of men who come together to help fight against the gangs and free them. Deu/Neu played by Jeja Yanin (the box and subtitles do it different not sure which is correct) is almost kidnapped by the gang and is rescued by Sanim played by Patrick Tang who introduces her to the group and agrees to train her in their unique art style. She then joins them in their mission to stop the trafficers.
It's simple and has some comedy to mix in with the action and acrobatics which are impressive with a fun mix of martial arts styles.
If you enjoy modern asian action movies go ahead and pick this up while it's cheap it'll provide some fun on a quiet night in with some popcorn.
If you're obsessed with Bruce Lee movies and don't like anything outside of the 70's then avoid this you'll hate it.
It's simple and has some comedy to mix in with the action and acrobatics which are impressive with a fun mix of martial arts styles.
If you enjoy modern asian action movies go ahead and pick this up while it's cheap it'll provide some fun on a quiet night in with some popcorn.
If you're obsessed with Bruce Lee movies and don't like anything outside of the 70's then avoid this you'll hate it.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
Film=5*, Subs=2*, Audio=3*
i also own original thai version of this (import before release) which worked 100% but with this version half the subs are wrong.. there's a couple bits where they missed the subs completely.. basically the film has been changed because subs are incorrect... either get version from thailand or download it & get the subtitles separately, at least they will be right! The audio is slightly out of sync as well.. someone gets hit, then the sound plays.. thats on pc, ps3 or blu ray player.. How can this be a legit blu ray with so much wrong with it???... Honestly it's getting to the stage where 'pirate' copies are actually better quality than the legit versions & you dont have menu's you cant skip on pirates ;)
The film itself is amazing, with awesome action packed fight scenes, a really good story thats original... not a cliché here :) but as a gd part of the film is training Jija you dont see as much of her kickin butt as you'd like.
when film is saying who characters are it missis Sanim's... still comes up saying his name is Sanim but on thailand ver its 'Sanim (Iron Rust)', which it dont say on this ver. Sanim's wife 'Pie' as its spelt in this is actually spelt 'Pai'... Why is amazon red lining 'spelt' according to the dictionary its spelt like that...
i also own original thai version of this (import before release) which worked 100% but with this version half the subs are wrong.. there's a couple bits where they missed the subs completely.. basically the film has been changed because subs are incorrect... either get version from thailand or download it & get the subtitles separately, at least they will be right! The audio is slightly out of sync as well.. someone gets hit, then the sound plays.. thats on pc, ps3 or blu ray player.. How can this be a legit blu ray with so much wrong with it???... Honestly it's getting to the stage where 'pirate' copies are actually better quality than the legit versions & you dont have menu's you cant skip on pirates ;)
The film itself is amazing, with awesome action packed fight scenes, a really good story thats original... not a cliché here :) but as a gd part of the film is training Jija you dont see as much of her kickin butt as you'd like.
when film is saying who characters are it missis Sanim's... still comes up saying his name is Sanim but on thailand ver its 'Sanim (Iron Rust)', which it dont say on this ver. Sanim's wife 'Pie' as its spelt in this is actually spelt 'Pai'... Why is amazon red lining 'spelt' according to the dictionary its spelt like that...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
I won't further repeat what is stated in the product description concerning plot, etc. What I will say is that, with her well deserved critical acclaim arising from her world class fighting skills in Chocolate, it's good to see that Jeeja Yanin isn't just a one trick pony. In her debut movie Chocolate, Jeeja Yanin was given limited scope to reveal some of her true acting capabilities, since she was confined to a sparse script in order to convincingly portray the demeanour of a mentally challenged teenager... and she did it very well. In Raging Phoenix the plot is somewhat beefier, if not still a little fantastical (but how many martial arts movies have a 100% flawless plot)? I can't think of one, and Raging Phoenix is no exception. However, unlike Chocolate, this film does seek to further explore Jeeja's vocal and acting skills, (not just her lightning quick fighting skills), with the script putting her through a whole gamut of emotion, pain, rejection and loneliness, which she handles superbly. (Look out for the part where she rescues some girls from the clutches of human traffickers, she can dance as she seriously kicks butt)! Co-starring alongside Patrick Tang of Knockout fame, it would be precise to say that Jeeja Yanin is one of the most gifted and true martial artists ever to hit the screen in Kung Fu cinema history. If you like martial arts with a contemporary spin, treat yourself to this excellent movie. It is sure to become an all time classic.
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good but no chocolate
as i said it is a good film with fast fighting a bit of comedy and a relatively solid story line but just lack the same rawness of her earlier film chocolate but definitely worth a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by liquid_dante
More Bonkers Martial Arts Mayhem From Thailand.
I won't bother reviewing the plot as it makes as much sense as most Thai action films i've ever seen, that is, none at all.
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Published 4 months ago by Pale Writer
Kind of rubbish.
I bought this because Chocolate was excellent. I was extremely disappointed by this lame piece of nothing very good. Read more
Published 4 months ago by Mr. A. Hill
Not as sweet as Chocolate
Ultimately a slightly disappointing combination of the usual acrobatic high-flying bonecrunching Thai martial arts with a faintly silly then utterly ludicrous plot. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Robert Potter
ahhh
bluray quality is good,
I like the movie for its battle scenes, the actress that is cute and cool. But the story is too simple and the style chosen is not my taste. Read more
I like the movie for its battle scenes, the actress that is cute and cool. But the story is too simple and the style chosen is not my taste. Read more
Published 14 months ago by kawaijb
fights too staged
Jija Yanin (of Chocolate fame) is a wandering musician called Neu who is abandoned by her family and so only knows rejection. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Harlequin
Enjoyable, not great
An typical action movie; big on fights, and less so on story. One of the few Thai movies I've seen so far, I think a lot of the story --or the emotional aspect if you will-- gets... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Y-man
I watch many asian movies...
...just dont bother...its nothing like the other movies that it mentions...
...i bought it on blu ray and was very disappointed...!
...all hype and no substance...!
...i bought it on blu ray and was very disappointed...!
...all hype and no substance...!
Published 22 months ago by S. J. Falero
Funny film
I think this film is great its got everything you'd want in a martial arts film.
Great action a beautiful lead actress and its as funny as f£$%. Read more
Great action a beautiful lead actress and its as funny as f£$%. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Richard
good but not better than chocolate.
jija janin is phenomenal her martial arts prowess is astounding, in chocolate she had little to do in the acting department which worked fine but her she is required to do more and... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Simian
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