When The Raid exploded on the screens everyone went crazy. The violence, the blood, the visceral feel, it was new and unexpected. But then there were a lot of other movies that just did the same thing. The same crazy little dudes fighting for nothing and dying in droves. Some tried a bit more story, some tried a little more blood, but it was now old news. And then here comes this film.
Is it that the story is better? Or that there are no more armies of tiny disposable people? No. But the fights are so good. The final battle, between Iwo Uwais and Joe Taslim, is pure art.
Bottom line: Watch the film to kill some time, but set aside 20 minutes so you can enjoy the last part to its true value.
Is it that the story is better? Or that there are no more armies of tiny disposable people? No. But the fights are so good. The final battle, between Iwo Uwais and Joe Taslim, is pure art.
Bottom line: Watch the film to kill some time, but set aside 20 minutes so you can enjoy the last part to its true value.