Review of The Raid 2 (2014) by Leon B — 16 Aug 2014

Review:

After seeing loads of movies over the years, this film has to have the best fight scenes that I have ever seen in my life. The action is so epic and realistic and the storyline is intense all the way through. I liked the way that the storyline continues from the first movie and the new characters were a great addition to the franchise. After watching the bonus material on the DVD, I was astonished to see that this epic movie was made by an English guy. I just hope that he doesn't sell out and start going all Hollywood. Anyway, I don't think that you will ever see action like this in your lifetime and it really does put people like Jackie Chan and Jet Li to shame. A Great Watch!

Round-Up:

I'm really surprised that this movie didn't make more money because they should have got more money from the Asian audiences. Maybe they didn't like the fact that it wasn't made by an oriental director. Anyway, if you have seen the the movie in this franchise, the main character goes undercover to take down the corrupt cops and crime bosses. After spending 2 years in jail to try and get close to a crime bosses son, he ends up working for the mafia. From there the storyline gets manic because there is internal corruption which he gets involved in. Although the movie is nearly 2 and a half hours long, there is enough action and drama to keep you entertained. .

Budget: $4.5million.

Worldwide Gross: $6.3million.

I recommend this movie to people who are into there epic action movies about a cop who goes undercover to take down corrupt cops and mafia bosses. 8/10.