![]() There is no question that Uwais is currently the premiere martial arts star, and there is certainly no question that Gareth Evans is the greatest action director on the planet. The choreography here is some of the best ever put on film. ![]() It's hard to describe, but despite the insane action there's very little outrageousness present. With that said, "The Raid 2" is an exquisite ballet of death with an incredible variety of expertly crafted action sequences that have a grounded, realistic feel to them. In many cases it can be even more challenging than executing a good dramatic moment. ![]() In some ways it's like staging a complex dance with extremely difficult performances by physical talents who have spent their entire lives perfecting their craft. Martial arts films are frequently under-appreciated because critics tend to downplay the artistry of orchestrating a fight sequence. The fighting is the main draw of this film. Things get out of control and everything goes to hell. After surviving the apartment building raid, Iko Uwais goes undercover to take down an Indonesian crime syndicate that is feuding with an invasive Japanese yakuza clan in Jakarta. Viewed on March 28th at the Regal E-Walk cinema in the heart of New York City. ![]() The Raid 2: Berandal (2014) (Indonesian Action). Note: Check me out as the "Asian Movie Enthusiast" on YouTube, where I review tons of Asian movies. The most highly anticipated film of my life, and it actually met those expectations
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