Message from michellejones

[Anonymous]

I read an article on a new movie out of Southeast Asia called the Protector, in English. Written by Brian Hu, and readily available through the Asia and Pacific Arts section on the home page for the UCLA Asia Institute.

This movie stars a Thai man by the name of Jaa. In it, he tries to save two elephants who have been taken to Australia. The elephants are from his homeland.

The movie has been altered for American and other international audiences. Hu states that the cutting of certain scenes, "...represents and then explores certain (American?) values about Asian action...are authentic to its international audience."

Also, that despite the removal of about 30 minutes worth of video, the movie still provides a, "...heart attack of non-stop action." Furthermore, that the program "...maintain(s) pounding momentum." Finally, Hu states that it has an, "...unforgettable finale..."

The plot is understandable, despite the alterations.

Hu claims that, "...the Protector will be the film to lunge Jaa into the American conciousness."

After having read this article, I would like to view the movie. Not because I like heart-pounding action, but because it does sound interesting.