Review of The Raid 2 (2014) by Callum H — 16 Sep 2014

The enclosed environment of the first Raid film is traded for the sprawling cities and country side of Jakarta, and what develops is less so a plain action film, but more an Indonesian crime film; though do not be mistaken, The Raid 2 packs all the incredibly well choreographed and beautifully shot action scenes that was provided in the first installment.

Unfortunately, many of the new characters and the ensuing subplots are lost due to incoherence and editing issues, though what makes The Raid so good is still intact; it's incredibly brutal, unforgiving, and strangely beautiful direction.

One of the action films of the year.