What a great review! I'm really glad you added that tidbit about Jaa running into Jackie Chan. That is really a cool scene for them to have added and it makes me want to see it even more. My first encounter with a Tony Jaa movie was Onk Bak. The protector seems like it has a very similar _style_. If this movie is anywhere near as good as Onk Bak then it is certainly a must see for anyone into martial arts. I believe that Jaa also does all of his own stunts and that, at least for the protector, special effects weren't used to the effect that it was Jaa by himself doing all those athletic moves, no ropes, strings, etc. Thanks again for the great review. Take care.
-mike