It might be useful to provide some details as to why you think the story is so atrociously bad, because I can't see all that much to complain about other than the imperfect ending. It is somewhat surprising to read some of the negative reviews that bash the storyline to bits without resorting to any specific observations whatsoever.

This movie doesn't even need action to sustain interest, and if that's not a glaring sign that Tony Jaa has already surpassed Bruce Lee as a cinematic entertainer, then nothing is.

Nevertheless, the visuals, character interactions, and primary conflicts provide constant entertainment on a minute by minute basis. This is not to say that the script of 'Ong Bak 2' is far better than Jaa's previous movies, because the conclusion is in desperate need for a direct sequel that wraps up the fates of the surviving antagonists as well as the lead protagonist. Many of the non-action scenes are riveting and interesting to watch, which is something one cannot say about 'Ong Bak' or even the brilliant 'Tom Yum Goong' for that matter (which successfully used an absurd quantity of superbly executed action sequences to overpower any and all deficiencies that nest in-between the beatings). And that, my dear friends, is the crux of why 'Ong Bak 2' so very easily surpasses its predecessor. When all is said and done, this film genuinely captures Thai culture from start to finish, with no pandering to foreign influence outside of some martial arts styles. One simply cannot overstate the spectacular images presented herein, and many reviewers seem to have undervalued the amazing cultural contributions that 'Ong Bak 2' has to offer, because non-Thai viewers will be transported to an unfamiliar world that not only exhibits rough geographical locations, but an equally rough (and incredibly diverse) band of bizarre, threatening characters that are attention-grabbing for virtually every second they're on screen (e.g., the white-haired mystic, the pirates, the dark-skinned wrestler, the crow man, etc.). All is not so clean, however, because the environments add a significant amount of authenticity with an unending assault of gritty, dirty, primal village imagery amidst the forests of Thailand. The highlight sequence in this regard must be the night time dance, which emphasizes golden architecture and beautiful clothing that reminds one of the striking visuals that are showcased in Zhang Yimou's films. The most obvious enhancements are the cinematography and set designs, which are phenomenal. Enter 'Ong Bak 2', which improves upon its predecessor in every conceivable way. Still a great action flick, but it left some room for improvement. The script was also a bit bland in places. As much as I enjoyed the original 'Ong Bak' (2003), there were moments that felt like it was attempting to mimic big-budget action movies from other parts of the world (e.g., the motorbike chase, which was kinda lame).

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