The Raid
Story
In the heart of Jakarta lies a rundown apartment infested with druggies and drifters. It’s ruled by Tama, a ruthless drug lord who uses the tenement to shelter his junkie customers, as well as his pushers, enforcers, and killers. The apartment block is considered untouchable by even the bravest of police—until one morning when, cloaked under dawn’s darkness, an elite SWAT team led by Rama sweeps in. When their cover is blown, Tama’s men lash back with a hellish fury, unleashing a hail of bullets that cuts the team of lawmen down by half. With their exits blocked and munitions running low, Rama and his men must rally their energy and face off against a hive of vicious killers.
Credits
Director
Gareth Huw Evans
Writer
Gareth Huw Evans
Production Company
Pt. Merantau Films
Cast
Iko Uwais, Ray Sahetapy, Joe Taslim, Donny Alamsyah, Yayan Ruhian, Pierre Gruno
US Distributor
Sony Pictures Classics
Reviews
“The Raid: Redemption” is a slam-bang, knock-your-socks-off action bonanza with some of the most peerlessly shot, performed and choreographed fight sequences you’re likely to see on screen.”
– Los Angeles Times, Gary Goldstein
It’s exhausting, exhilarating, riveting stuff that fans of high-octane filmmaking should not miss.”
– Los Angeles Times, Gary Goldstein
“It’s easy to forget the story altogether in the sheer rush of Rama’s fight to the top floor; instead, viewers will wonder how the amazing battle that just ended could possibly be topped. But it is, again and again.”
– Robert Koehler
“The best action movie in decades”
– Twitch
“This is mixed martial arts, all right — it’s fists of fury mixed with torture porn.” and then a “full article” link under it that goes to it.
– Owen Gleiberman – EW
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