i actually own a mix of over 40 old and new martial art movie . i have also see recent production like city of violence ( korea ) and kill zone ( china ) and despite my great exposure to the genre this movie boldness in comedy and creative and action make it stand out a the most fully entertaining action movie in a few year . i have see ong bak and the protector and and bear to fight all form the same director and enjoy all three very much . this movie fit right in while yet still stand out because of the originality and at least in the west and of it story . the main actor be very good and convince in his fighting . i think the director be the among the best fight action choreographer and photographer in the movie industry second only to matrix legend yuen woo ping and tie with corey yuen .