This happens to be the second time I've watched The Protector; the first being several years after its initial release, and I must say, while its action sequences were amazing, I wasn't as encapsulated in its overall being as I was the first time around. I was very drawn to re-watch this movie because I remember that the first time I watched it, I was amazed by Tony Jaa's athletic ability. However at that time, I didn't realize how one dimensional the story was. While it didn't do anything innovative in terms of plot line, it didn't necessarily do anything bad, so I can't really say it was a huge deal. Additionally, because this film is a martial arts movie, the story is primarily driven through its action sequences. The audience is drawn closer to the protagonist through emotions expressed in skirmishes and his brutality toward his opposition. And in that perspective, this movie excelled, tremendously. On the contrary, because I was overly compelled to attach myself to our protagonist, I felt that it left a gap between myself and the supporting cast. In other words, I couldn't help but feel that the cast were small in comparison to Tony Jaa. If that was the producer's intention, then they totally nailed it, but if not, it is somewhat of a set back. In addition, Tony Jaa didn't do much acting in this movie. Instead, he acted through his fists and was great in doing so. His natural intensity and charisma in fights helped me to fall in love with his character's drive, especially in the closing scenes. The music in this movie revolved around BGM, and the selections definitely fit the scenes. The sound helped me to feel what Tony was feeling, but again, nothing really stood out. I couldn't help but think that the sound was just there. Simply put, it was nothing special but nothing bad. The re-watch value for this movie depends all on the person. If you're a fan of martial arts movies, then this one will not disappoint, even the second time around. Its choreography is where the movie shines and where it draws its re-watch value from. However, if one is depending on the story or even a blend of story and action, then this film might be a one-time sort of film. Overall, if you're any interested in martial arts flicks, The Protector is a great place to start. While it isn't the best of the best, it'll definitely make eye brows raise, especially during the first watch. A lot of the film was filmed with Mr. Jaa's raw athletic ability, and for that, I commend him and admire him. However, if you're looking for an all-around film, this may or may not hit the mark.