History YMMV / TomYumGoong

* EnsembleDarkhorse: No.2, Marrese Crump's character. Critics were unanimous in that, badly used as he might be, he was one of the best parts (if not ''the'' best part) of the entire film.

* {{Sequelitis}}: While the first film was liked despite (or because) its absurdity, ''Tom-Yum-Goong 2'' received universally harsh criticism by fans and pundits alike. They cited its confusing plot, increased amounts of {{Narm}}, wasting of supporting talents, poor choreographies in comparison with Jaa's earlier films, and the fact that Jaa himself abandoned his trademark wireless stunts.

* OneSceneWonder: The capoeirista played by Lateef Crowder. Even though his fight scene was cut short due to an on-set injury, it is still one of the highlights of the movie, and the sheer craziness of the character stands out in a film already full of crazy people.

* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The reveal that Kham only fell to No.2 because he was incapacitated by Ping-ping's needle has no effect in the plot -- it just undermines No.2's aura as an antagonist in exchange for protecting Kham's InvincibleHero status. Instead, No.2 being portrayed as genuinely stronger than Kham, and Kham having to resort to his smarts to beat him (just like he did in the previous film against the wrestlers), would have made for a better arc.

* MemeticMutation: The [[SignatureScene famous]] [[TheOner Oner]] got a minor one with Kajetokun's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0kufx74Io "Terry Yum Goong"]], which replaced all the audio with {{fighting game}} voice clips and sound effects (Creator/TonyJaa being voiced by [[Characters/FatalFuryTerryBogard Terry Bogard]], [[FountainOfMemes no less]]) as well as the background music with tracks from ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar''. This led to a brief period of [[FollowTheLeader various offshoots]] with audio taken from [[VideoGame/StreetsOfRage other]] [[VideoGame/GodHand video]] [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 game]] [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry series]].

* MemeticMutation: The famous [[TheOner Oner]] got a minor one with Kajetokun's [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kk0kufx74Io "Terry Yum Goong,"]] which replaced all the audio with {{fighting game}} voice clips and sound effects (Creator/TonyJaa being voiced by [[Characters/FatalFuryTerryBogard Terry Bogard]], [[FountainOfMemes no less]]) as well as the background music with tracks from ''Manga/FistOfTheNorthStar''. This led to a brief period of [[FollowTheLeader various offshoots]] with audio taken from [[VideoGame/StreetsOfRage other]] [[VideoGame/GodHand video]] [[VideoGame/TeamFortress2 game]] [[VideoGame/DevilMayCry series]].

* TheProblemWithLicensedGames: Yes, this movie has a BeatEmUp tie-in game with it, which was forgotten in less than a year because of this trope. It was rather poorly-received because of it's jerky controls, mediocre graphics, and honestly pathetic attempts to emulate the movie's most iconic scenes. [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQVQGrNzgUk Here's the restaurant level]] that's supposed to recreate TheOner from the film, by the way.

* FranchiseOriginalSin: The first ''Tom Yum Goong'' was exciting and innovative enough in its choreography to make the viewers forget about its rather shallow plot and its overall goofiness. However, the sequel ran with these shortcomings again in an attempt to get the same reaction, which didn't happen a second time because the audience was already accustomed to the style of action scenes that saved the first film.

* {{Sequelitis}}: While the first film was liked despite (or because) its absurdity, ''Tom Yum Goong 2'' received universally harsh critics by fans and pundits alike. They cited its confusing plot, increased amounts of {{Narm}}, wasting of supporting talents, poor choreographies in comparison with Jaa's earlier films, and the fact that Jaa himself abandoned his trademark wireless stunts.
* SpecialEffectFailure: It's painfully obvious that some stunts are done in CGI and green screens.

** Ping-ping. She practically has no weight as a character, aside from helping Kham occasionally and/or getting beaten down by any antagonist they are facing, and never really lives up to the deuteragonist role she seemed to have been created to be.
** No.2. He is a ridiculously tough enemy with an interesting and exotic fighting style, but ultimately receives less development that lamer characters like LC's lover.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The reveal that Kham only fell to No.2 because he was incapacitated by Ping-ping's needle has no effect in the plot: it just undermines No.2's aura as an antagonist in exchange for protecting Kham's InvincibleHero status. Instead, No.2 being portrayed as genuinely stronger than Kham, and Kham having to resort to his smarts to beat him (just like he did in the previous film against the wrestlers), would have made a better arc.

** TK and the other giant bruisers tossing the baby elephant off the window.

* NarmCharm: The silliness of the fights and premise is part of its charm. Many fans love the movie because of the ridiculousness, rather than in spite of it.

* EnsembleDarkhorse: No.2, Marrese Crump's character from the sequel. Critics were unanimous in that, badly used as he could be, he was one of the best parts (if not the best part) of the film.

* {{Sequelitis}}: While the first film was liked despite (or because) its goofiness, ''Tom Yum Goong 2'' received universally harsh critics by fans and pundits alike. They cited its confusing plot, increased amounts of {{Narm}}, wasting of supporting talents, poor choreographies in comparison with Jaa's earlier films, and the fact that Jaa abandoned his wireless stunts in favour of less innovative action.
* SpecialEffectFailure: It's painfully obvious that some stunts in the sequel are done in CGI and green screens.
* TearJerker: Ping-ping from the sequel when she realizes her sister is dead.

** Ping-ping. She practically has no weight as a character aside from helping Kham occasionally and/or getting beaten down by any antagonist they are facing, and never really lives up to the deuteragonist role she seemed to have been created to be.
** No.2. His only characteristics are that he is ridiculously hard to put down for good and that his fighting style looks very exotic, but he doesn't get further depth, something that less important characters like LC's lover do get.
* TheyWastedAPerfectlyGoodPlot: The reveal that Kham only fell to No.2 because he was incapacitated by Ping-ping's needle has no effect in the plot: it just undermines No.2's aura as an antagonist in exchange for protecting Kham's InvincibleHero status. Instead, No.2 being portrayed as genuinely tougher than Kham and Kham having to resort to his smarts to beat him (just like he did in the previous film against the wrestlers) would have made a stronger arc.