Simple plot, brutal action sequences, stylised choreographed fights. What more could you want ? The initial part of the film is tense and exciting and the action sequences are all beautifully choreographed and edited. That being said, the film does being to suffer a little in the final part as fatigue over the relentless action begins to set in. The director seems to realise this as the film is quite short but including some twists into a plot which was barely there in the first place seems superfluous and a little forced. Still entertaining though, but lets hope the sequel just doesn't repeat the formula.
This was really good. The plot is really only there to give people an excuse to fight but fight they do and its brutal with about every way you can think of to kill someone with a pistol or a knife at play. Very stylish martial arts action the whole way through and an exciting ride.
One of the best action flicks I've seen in a while.
SO. MUCH. FUNNNNNNNN
Safe to say I wasn't raid-y for that (that was a horrible pun)
The action of this movie was phenomenal, it was as if they were trying to tell me a story by punching me. During the whole runtime , I was on the edge of my seat and my god I don't think I've ever been excited when watching an action movie like I was today. It was a rollercoaster of just...killing..punching...kicking. And believe me when I say, there are no pit stops.
This is an easy 9/10 for me, as soon as I pressed play I was glued to the screen with the fight scenes, and the score which elevates the action sequences and makes it a 100 times better. Every fight scene of this movie is so perfectly directed from the choreography to the camera angles, props to the cameramen. On the flip side though, setting aside all the actions sequences, you have a movie with little to no plot, and the characters were probably the weakest part of the movie for me, no development whatsoever, they try to add in some heart to heart moments that serve no emotional values due to the shallow character arcs and ends up being a bit cheesy.
From the first act, you're set for a ride, you'll never be bored, similar to John Wick but Raid makes even John Wick look like a Disney movie. The three acts passed by so quick, 10% Dialogue 90% Fighting, and boy did it work.
Overall, The Raid is 1h 40 minutes of pure adrenaline rush like a food menu with a wide range of action scenes and no side dishes for character development.
Flawless action choreography, badass martial arts fights, brutal bloody kills, guns going berzerk, unhinged villains, simple plot, the classic action music... The Raid is the action flick that's got it all. I love the camera angles, they're always showing the right stuff especially during the fight sequences you can always see everything that's happening from the perfect angles. If I had to criticise it on something it would be the characters, they're a bit one-dimensional and the story is very simple. I can't say i've seen that many martial arts fights in movies before but these are hands down the best i've ever seen they're so intense and epic I got goosebumps in the final fight, so damn epic! These fight sequences are what sets it apart from any other action movie i've seen before. A must-watch for every action and martial arts lover.
Serbuan Maut
Serbuan Maut (2011) (The Raid; The Raid Redemption) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-raid-2012
Serbuan Maut 2 (2014) (The Raid 2; The Raid 2 Berandal) https://trakt.tv/movies/the-raid-2-2014
"Our mission is simple: we go in, and we take him out. "
They managed to do a relentless, quick-paced and beautiful film without the insane action or brutal violence seeming too gratuitous. The choreography is incredible and while the story is pretty simple, it kept me on the edge of my seat til the end.
Holy shit, this movie is like Daredevil, Warrior(Warrior has Joe Taslim who played Sgt. Jaka here!), Banshee, Gangs of London, all on fucking steroids!! Absolutely insane action movie. Definitely one of the best I've watched! I highly recommend watching it if you like action movies.
You know, I think if you love martial arts, most of us can agree that Iko Uwais is extremely underrated! This man has skills! His fighting style and abilities are phenomenal. He's among one of my few favorites male martial arts performers, next to Donnie Yen, Jet Lee, and Bruce Lee. If it were not for the incredibly poor audio English translations, I would have given this movie a higher rating. However, this is a movie worth watching! #ActionMovies #AsianActionMovies
I love movies with Iko Uwais. The fight scenes are awesome!
some scenes dont make sense , for example:
1: the cop removed his bullet proof vest in the middle of the fight.
2: the cop stabbed a light tube into the neck of the bad guy. Impossible !!
Dredd's new movie seems to be based on this, a lot of action, fights and shots, without filters or cuts
The Raid
This is a fantastic action movie, with almost perfect choreography and camera work that creates a sense of claustrophobic tension.
The plot is simple and that is what this film needs. Essentially a believable reason to be in this situation.
9.5/10
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I keep seeing a lot of praise for this film, saying it's "the best action movie ever seen". It's either they haven't watch that many action films or all the hype train is blindly choo-chooing around Gareth Evans whose work I recall was included in V/H/S/2 (2013). Maybe it's the result of such a low budget production that's sending off the horns here. After all, the entire movie takes place in that one old building seen in the movie poster anyway, kinda like Die Hard (1988).
So I rented this on VUDU recently, and thought it was just good. The gritty nature of it is very typical to look at, that bland "Call of Duty" look or even that Dredd (2011) movie. Parts of the film and its premise reminded me of Tony Jaa's Ong-Bak series with the flying elbows and flying knees, while certain notable scenes (where the first bullet shot sends off an array of mayhem) reminded me a little bit of OLDBOY (2003); that grenade in the refrigerator is just like in Die Hard; and how the SWAT team head on upwards the building reminded me of infected going up that building in [REC] (2007)/Quarantine (2008). I do however very well respect how the main characters prefer fists over gun when they fight as a way of honor, a code to true fighters alike, which made me think of things like Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat. Tony Jaa, Donnie Yen, Jackie Chan, Jet Li all represent their country's action flick counterparts as does The Raid series for Indonesia. Give it a go if you're looking for more of that modern fist-pumping Asian action flick.
an action movie with a lot of fighting but it was really boring.
If you seen Donnie Yen films, then you will definately like this. The Raid is an Indonesian film with no name international actors in it, but this guys can fight. From gun action to hard hitting hardcore martial arts, this film has a lot of action to take your attention away from the very simple storyline. There is no acting here, but the action is enough to really grab your attention. Definately recommended for martial arts and action fans..
Best action movie of the decade?
this appritiat the Best action movie in your last pick
For Material-Arts-Fans OK! The story ist boring...
I go with the same:
- Storyline: 2 Martial Arts: 9
Storyline: 2 Martial Arts: 9
Its a rough one.. Not for the weak ;-)
many and very long fighting scenes.. So much that it really started getting boring.
It's no wonder I hate all these superhero movies lol; THIS is what I grew up on. My dad would always show me martial arts films but my brother buying this DVD for me when I was 10 was a MAJOR turning point.
I fucking adore how grimey and run-down the building is in this. Can't remember the last time I watched a movie where the set decoration was as part of its film's identity as this.
"Squeezing a trigger is like ordering takeout."
the whole setting was just right, and it had some really good fighting scenes & choreo, Rama was great, but also, Mad Dog can FIGHT.
I feel like 8 is harsh because the choreography in this movie is so good. Much better than the famed John Wick. However, the pacing is off. I honestly wouldn't mind if the movie was even shorter because the third act drags.
Mad Dog is an amazing villain.
In 2011, "The Raid" was released, an action film that simply blew me away the first time I watched it. This is mainly due to the spectacular fight sequences, which are strung together in the framework of a video game-like plot. At its core, main character Rama (Iko Uwais) has to fight his way up from the ground floor of a high-rise building. It's all straightforward and fuss-free; don't expect complex twists and turns. However, director Gareth Evans clearly knew what kind of film he wanted to make. As a result, the stunt choreography in the movie is extremely creative. And lead actor Uwais is also an important reason for the success. The fact that he is a badass martial artist is clear. But, in my opinion, he also brings a certain charisma that distinguishes him from the competition. All in all, "The Raid" is a not very complex but thoroughly entertaining action film.
Just shooting and fighting all the way through. No story at all. Boring!
Tight and claustrophobic, with brilliantly choreographed action scenes, and no story to speak of. Yup…that works for me.
The Raid is one long and exhaustive action scene, and even though it gets a bit repetitive, it's one of the better pure action movies made in the last couple of decades. Recommended!!!
I rewatched this after Black Window to forget the horrible fight choreography (or whatever that was) in that movie.
The fight scenes were decent and there were some good, creative spots but it got super repetitive quickly.
A decent grind with action through out.
Hard-hitting martial arts mayhem with as little actual storytelling as possible. We get a white knight, a villainous mastermind, a couple turncoats and a large, loud gang of dispensable supporting characters. Everybody plays their traditional roles; asses are kicked, scenery is smashed, lines are crossed and credits are rolled.
It's as close to straight-up video game action as I've ever seen on the silver screen, particularly if you're one of those gamers who likes to skip the cutscenes. The fights are, generally, good enough to carry the picture single-handedly. They're intense and climactic, from the manic four-on-one rumble that kicks off the pandemonium to the nigh-invincible boss battle that concludes it. There's a jarring sense of harsh finality to The Raid, with a steady stream of weaponry in play and every duel culminating in a killing or crippling blow. There's no limping off, bruised ribs in-hand, to fight another day... these guys are visibly finished.
In lieu of a deeper, less generic plot, it's that brutal efficiency which gives the film its identity. In six months' time, when I reflect on this film, that's what I'll remember. Not the flimsy double-turn pulled near the end, but the cleverly dismembered enemy combatants our hero has (sometimes literally) folded in half during his nonstop fifteen-floor rampage.
Hyper violent action/martial arts movie. Very little plot, but has some incredible fight scenes. If you want an all-action, smack down of a flick, this would be up your alley.
Just the best martial arts movie I've ever seen.
This is a good stupid action movie. It's very stupid and very action. That's all you need to know about it.
I'm really glad I watched this. Now I know that if I try to kung fu fight someone, my death will be a entertaining spectacle of pain and creativity. The best way to watch this movie is with a friend and with only action expectations. Don't worry about the plot at all.
Speaking for the story, this isn't anything spectacular. In fact, it is almost exactly like the recent Dredd movie. Dread certainly did a better job with the drama aspect. None of the intro scenes really get me into what is happening, and logic for the plot is a bit weak. Also, I think some of the acting is weak, although it is kind of hard to tell when a voice doesn't sound right when it is spoken in a different language.
But then fight scenes happen. Ho. Lee. Shit. This isn't some lame slow motion spinning and jumping. This isn't shaky camera Bourne stuff. No, we get a great view of people hitting each other for real. Of course, stereotypical Asian fight scenes can get redundant, but not this film. The clever new elements are all over the place.
This violence is some of the most entertaining violence. If you want to witness some violence, pick this up now.
This movie is balls to the wall action, and it's action done right. Sure, it's not like there's a compelling story and interesting characters holding it up, but part of what makes it successful, is that it doesn't pretend to be anything different. Yeah, sure, they very well could have included the 15 to 20 minutes of typical Hollywood formulated bullshit, but instead, they kept it extremely minimal, and I think that that was a great choice. Not only does it help get straight to the action that you paid for, but it makes the fight scenes more tense as well. For most of the movie, there's no real clues as to whether or not the character that you're watching in this particular fight scene is completely expendable. Unlike the Expendables, where the characters are anything but expendable. This is a film where you're actually able to feel scared and get a rush of adrenaline from the fight scenes, because the character you're watching has a good chance of dying. Who would have thought it would have taken this long to figure out that action scenes work better when the characters participating in them aren't invincible? Not only that, but the choreography itself in the fight scenes is very well done. There's none of that typical Hollywood quick-cut close-shot bullshit, that's specifically designed hat you can't see how bad their choreography is. This is a movie that excels on its action, and it tries its best not to bullshit you in between. Now, that being said, it doesn't nearly have the same effect on the second watch, and there are a few moments that are kinda fucking ridiculous, but regardless, there's enough to appreciate about what this movie did right to like it.
Thought I’d give Gareth Evans’ Indonesian martial arts hit another watch. What a crazy thrill-ride this is; end-to-end action.
Last time I found the end to drag a little and my opinion hasn’t really changed. However, what’s surprising is just how fresh and original The Raid feels even on second viewing. Even when you know what’s coming, this is a well-executed and tense piece of work.
Evans is a little transparent when he tries to introduce some stakes to the story, but anything resembling cruft quickly takes a back seat to what a is a truly awesome series of action scenes.
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I haven't had this much fun with an action movie since John Woo's Hard Boiled. Amazing fight sequences and a high body count that doesn't let up from start to finish. What more do you want from an action film?
really proud that Asian can do this action flick.hope can make more greatest than this.
Lol, its so close to DRED, but its not fantasy movie, I liked it, its really close to be like game adoptation :)
The choreography for the fight scenes were amazing and the story is good enough for this movie to be worth a watch, especially if you're into action/martial arts movies!
I feel like the new Dredd movie ripped off this story..
the building is kinda like The Carter in the New Jack City
quite possibly the best martial arts movie ive ever seen
Awesome movie, best Martial Arts flic I have seen since ong bak. Well worth watching for the fights and sound alone.
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30 floors of absolute hell and pure martial arts, nothing else. I loved it, and creative fighting scenes