Featured Audience Ratings

• Idrees K

  
  Inventive non-stop stunts. Not much of a plot.

• Josh L

  
  The Raid: Redemption is a balls to the wall action film featuring impressive stunts and battle sequences that are a rarity in today's cinema: aimed at the mature audience, not the teen blockbuster crowd that a majority of action films are geared towards. They are bloody,… More
  The Raid: Redemption is a balls to the wall action film featuring impressive stunts and battle sequences that are a rarity in today's cinema: aimed at the mature audience, not the teen blockbuster crowd that a majority of action films are geared towards. They are bloody, gruesome, and choreographed viscerally and realistically rather than for eye candy. There's plenty of sequences that will still impress on an eye candy level, but more for how well done they are by the actors rather than because of expensive special effects. There's a plot involved with police trying to overtake a crime lord, but it is more used for the set-up of trying to make it to the top of a 15 floor building to get to him than anything. Every person (save for one) is out to kill the policemen. It kind of makes it similar to a video game in that aspect, but there's just enough going on with the plot to keep you interested before people start destroying each other again. The dialogue is not the greatest, but it gets you from point A to point B effectively. If you need a compelling story to sell you on your films, this is not it, but if you just want to watch some of the most impressive action choreography of the year along with some heaping of blood, there's probably nothing better.

• Everett J

  
  Last year I read a lot about this movie, but up until last night I just kept pushing it back and looking over it. Finally sat down and watched it, and wow, this is an action movie! Now, this is an Asian foreign movie, so there are subtitles or you can watch with an English dub(which… More
  Last year I read a lot about this movie, but up until last night I just kept pushing it back and looking over it. Finally sat down and watched it, and wow, this is an action movie! Now, this is an Asian foreign movie, so there are subtitles or you can watch with an English dub(which I did, because it's awesome). It's about a group of special forces going into an apartment building that is 15 stories tall to extract a crime lord. But, the apartment is filled with killers, gangsters, thieves, and they all expect them and are ready. Very, very violent, bloody, gory, and exciting action movie I've seen in quite a while. The fight scenes are fantastic and choreographed very good. If you like action movies, then you really need to seek this out and give it a chance, because this is fantastic. A must watch. I hope they don't remake it for America, because I'm sure it won't be nearly as good or effective. But I would love to see sequels, I just hope they kick as much ass as this one.

• UUd I

  
  Lumayanlaah.. kemajuan untuk film Indonesia

• Dean !

  
  A very good action film, with some great fight scenes. Amazing what they did considering the budget, great fight choreography. If you're after all out action this is for you.

• KJ P

  
  "The Raid: Redemption" has been hyped up to be "one of the greatest action films of all time," and I could not disagree more. Sure, it helms some of the best choreographed fight sequences in the last decade, but what worth is that when the story is too plain for… More
  "The Raid: Redemption" has been hyped up to be "one of the greatest action films of all time," and I could not disagree more. Sure, it helms some of the best choreographed fight sequences in the last decade, but what worth is that when the story is too plain for words. Come on, nobody can tell me that the heart of this film is grander than that of some of the award-winning dramas to come out in recent years. I had an awesome time viewing this film, the action is breathtaking and the cinematography is great. It's not even close to it's hype, and nowhere near one of the best of 2012, but it's so much fun to watch!

• Anthony L

  
  I'm not sure The Raid lived up to the huge amount of hype surrounding it this year but I did appreciate its originality, I just thought they could have done more with the story. I'm not a huge fan of violence but the fighting chirography was something else, I was hugely… More
  I'm not sure The Raid lived up to the huge amount of hype surrounding it this year but I did appreciate its originality, I just thought they could have done more with the story. I'm not a huge fan of violence but the fighting chirography was something else, I was hugely impressed. For me it felt like a mixture of early John Woo (before he went all 'slow motion dove shot' on us) and moody John Carpenter (Think Assault on Precinct 13), Gareth Evans is a name to look out for.

• Stuart B

  
  Oh my god! What a movie! Most violent action movie I have seen in years. Fantastic!

• Jon L

  
  A great action film. Not only does this movie have some of the best martial arts I have seen on screen, it has a story as well. This is rare in action films and I truly believe you can have it both ways. Although the plot is not overly complex, "The Raid" proves me right.

• Directors C

  
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Feeling each of the character's physical wounds, pain, and agony in action film's mentally, is vital to the excitement and the thrills of it all. In recent memory I can't think of watching… More
  [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] Feeling each of the character's physical wounds, pain, and agony in action film's mentally, is vital to the excitement and the thrills of it all. In recent memory I can't think of watching anything more mentally painful than the suggestion of each kill that is seen in The Raid. What it loses in substance it makes up for in, pure, undeniably perfect, full on action. I'm certain that this will be the regarded as the best action film of the year. It's an absolutely fantastic technical achievement in filming action sequences. The cinematography is brilliant and the building itself, the king size set piece, is reminiscent of Die Hard and improves upon it in terms of design and visual spark. I dont think director Gareth Evans should be involed in the production of the remake being made for Hollywood. This is going to be almost impossible to top. It doesn't help that it just encourages people further to avoid subtitled films. Despite that fact, this film is edgy, hard-hitting and mind-blowing. It's plot is straight-forward, it's made on a small budget, and it's proof that blockbuster special effects doesn't come close to what truly makes action films awe-inspiring. I'll also add that the acting is surprisingly decent for a film of it's kind. It's a near perfect movie, and essential viewing for action fans. It's undeniably cool, incredibly inventive, but what I loved about the film the most however is how it reminds us that two men fighting in a kitchen with pots and pans can be more thrilling than giant robots destroying a city. It's incredibly enjoyable and i'll say very proudly that it's one of the best films of 2012.

• Sam B

  
  Don't think too much about it. Don't expect anything that resembles a nuanced script or complex characters. Just watch it, and if you're a fan of action movies, you will love it. Nonstop, lightning fast action sequences from start to finish.

• danny d

  
  this film is seriously legit. i usually want character and plot development, but this film is much better for not having either. the action sequences worked so well and the film moved at a perfect pace. the music was used perfectly and the way horror was blended with action was as… More
  this film is seriously legit. i usually want character and plot development, but this film is much better for not having either. the action sequences worked so well and the film moved at a perfect pace. the music was used perfectly and the way horror was blended with action was as effective as any crossover since alien. an excellent time at the movies.

• Cynthia S

  
  Well, if one is in the mood for an entertaining action/fighting movie...this is their ticket. Very brutal, and bloody, with interesting choreography. Definitely not much of a storyline, though. I prefer a decent script to go along with the reason for the action/fighting....

• Alexander D

  
  The first two or three minutes consist of a conversation between a SWAT team (have I seen that setup before?). This was the point at which my heart rate was the fastest. We're being prepared for the inevitable action at this point. But before you can even say "go",… More
  The first two or three minutes consist of a conversation between a SWAT team (have I seen that setup before?). This was the point at which my heart rate was the fastest. We're being prepared for the inevitable action at this point. But before you can even say "go", director Gareth Evans is throwing blood at us left and right. He seems to think he's doing something entertaining, like throwing confetti out of a parade float, but it's just boring. "Routine" is too generous a description for the way everything works out in The Raid. It's like the same three-minute beatdown over and over again, except on different floors of the building. I kept waiting for "Level Up!" to appear somewhere on the screen because of how superficially the film resembled a video game. My recommendation: watch the fairly similar Die Hard instead. You can fall asleep after that movie. read it all at themoviefreakblog.com

• Dan S

  
  An enthralling, super entertaining martial-arts film concerning a special-forces team assigned to take out a crime lord in a dirty slum, and how the mission does not go to plan and the members are forced to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the residents of the slum who are bribed by… More
  An enthralling, super entertaining martial-arts film concerning a special-forces team assigned to take out a crime lord in a dirty slum, and how the mission does not go to plan and the members are forced to engage in hand-to-hand combat with the residents of the slum who are bribed by the crime lord into trying to kill them. Not a whole lot of backstory is given on the characters, one of the film's flaws, but ultimately it is a martial-arts film through and through, and it succeeds at being a riveting, awesome one at that. The action sequences are just phenomenally thought-out, and the actors do a sensational job making the madness look completely realistic. Very blood and gory, but a balls-out film like this should not be ashamed of that in the slightest. If you like fighting movies, this is right up your alley.

• Mark W

  
  If someone had told me that a Indonesian martial arts movie directed by a Welshman was going to have much of an impact on the film going public, I have told them to stop shitting on my head until I've at least put a hat on first. As it turns out, no defecating took part in the… More
  If someone had told me that a Indonesian martial arts movie directed by a Welshman was going to have much of an impact on the film going public, I have told them to stop shitting on my head until I've at least put a hat on first. As it turns out, no defecating took part in the build up to this film. What I was hearing through the grapevine turned out to be true. This is a very impressive action movie and it's easy to see why it's had mass appeal. A slum housing estate in Jakarta is run but a ruthless drug baron who's also secured the place into a high-rise fortress. A SWAT team is brought in to infiltrate the building and bring the crime lord down but when they enter, alarms are raised and the police find themselves under attack from an army of killers from all 30 floors. As there's not much on display as far as the narrative goes, it's hard to write about this without throwing a plethora of adjectives at it. So I'm going to take the easy way out and do just that. Quite simply, it's exhilarating, gripping, thrilling, exciting and exhausting. What it also is, is preposterous. However, it's entertainment value cannot be faulted in the slightest. Is that enough to describe this film? If not, I apologise 'cause there's not much else to say. Right from the off-set this film get's going and wastes absolutely no time in getting down to business. It's relentlessly energetic and unashamedly over-the-top but essentially, it's over an hour an a half of people pumping some lead, bashing some heads and people screaming and writhing in pain. What fun it is though and this is coming from a person that's not entirely enamoured with mindless action movies. However, credit must be given where it's due. The display of martial arts and action set-pieces and are skilfully handled and it channels the type of kinetic pace that director John Woo was a master at. This is the quintessential 'leave your brain at the door' type of film. It demands very little and delivers plenty in return. Some sublime action set pieces and bone crunching fights and although it's wildly over the top, it delivers no less than it sets out to do. I had some fun with this one but action/martial arts fans will enjoy it even more so.

• Al S

  
  A 100 minutes of pure non-stop, addictive, pulse-pounding carnage. One of the greatest action movies in year`s. A wickedly entertaining and explsove tour de force of a roller-coaster ride. It`s more than a brutal ballet of mayham, it takes a moment to settle down for a few minutes for… More
  A 100 minutes of pure non-stop, addictive, pulse-pounding carnage. One of the greatest action movies in year`s. A wickedly entertaining and explsove tour de force of a roller-coaster ride. It`s more than a brutal ballet of mayham, it takes a moment to settle down for a few minutes for plot development and some interaction between the characters, that makes shows a deeper side to the piece. It delivers some amazing and insane stunts along with great gun fights and spectacular fight sequences. A pure knockout of an action movie. An utterly cool action-packed thriller that will keep you on the edge of your seat. Director, Gareth Evans crafts a bold and classic flick, his love of martial arts film of the 80`s and 90`s has given him great inspiration for his brand of filmmaking and he delivers wonderfully in it with enough fist, kiscks, blades and bullets. It`s satisfying, groundbreaking as well as bone-crunching. A real blast that has no problem blowing you away.

• Phil H

  
  What we have here is Indonesia's answer to Thailand's martial arts star Tony Jaa. Leading hero of the film Iko Uwais utilizes the martial art Pencak Silat for some major romper stomper fight sequences that would give Jaa a good run for his money I'm sure. The plot is… More
  What we have here is Indonesia's answer to Thailand's martial arts star Tony Jaa. Leading hero of the film Iko Uwais utilizes the martial art Pencak Silat for some major romper stomper fight sequences that would give Jaa a good run for his money I'm sure. The plot is pretty much videogame-like and extremely basic. A team of SWAT go into a high rise block of flats within the slums of Jakarta. Their aim is to take out all criminal targets within and get to the big boss at the top. This film has more of a 'Die Hard' approach than Jaa's films which tend to be more about a lone man fighting hoods. That said the basis is the same as is the look of the film with its dirty, gritty, sweaty atmosphere, its basically an excuse for some kick ass fighting that looks stunning from all angles. Yes I'm mentioning Tony Jaa a lot but if you've seen his films and like his stuff then you know exactly what to expect from this (minus the small amounts of occasional religion). The only real difference is this film is much more brutal with some truly nasty screen wincing knife attacks and of course many bullets to the head. On one hand I did enjoy the film as I do like good fight flicks, this dating back to my JCVD fanboy days. On the other hand the fights are slightly ridiculous as they seem to go on forever. It does actually get a tad dull after you've seen the same two/three guys pounding each other over and over and over and over almost taking turns in getting the upper hand then losing it etc... Speaking of JCVD, these modern day martial arts fight flicks certainly make all the old 80's/90's stars look pretty tame. I look back at Seagal, Norris, Lundgren, Dacascos, Li, Yen, Adkins etc...These Southeast Asian films put them in the shadows bigtime!. Impressive as it is the film is pretty much fight porn which offers nothing new if your really honest about it. The characters are very bland with most being simple nameless cannon fodder while the carnage is maybe a bit too much? I mentioned 'videogame-like' already, well this film is virtually a videogame level of any FPS you can think of. My personal diagnosis...take the pending doom and desperation in 'Aliens' of a small elite team being taken down slowly. Add to that the highly stylised visual flair of 'Leon' with the kick boxing martial arts variations of Southeast Asia. What you get is nothing particularly new now (seeing as Jaa got there first) but it is a mean ass action flick with great production values that has been crafted well.

• Melvin W

  
  Mad Dog: Pulling the trigger is like ordering takeout...this is what its all about. "1 Ruthless Crime Lord. 20 Elite Cops. 30 Floors of Hell." If you're the person that loves nonstop, and I mean nonstop, action; this is THE film for you. There's something… More
  Mad Dog: Pulling the trigger is like ordering takeout...this is what its all about. "1 Ruthless Crime Lord. 20 Elite Cops. 30 Floors of Hell." If you're the person that loves nonstop, and I mean nonstop, action; this is THE film for you. There's something altogether stunning about the movie. I'll say right off the bat that I normally can't find much enjoyment in films like The Raid: Redemption. So much action normally becomes repetitive and boring, and that happened in this film as well, but not nearly as much as I expected. The film is nonstop violence and there's an ambition in all the violence. That ambition leads to wonderful execution when it comes to choreography and sweet kills. An elite swat team moves in on a drug lords safe house. Quickly the swat team is cut down to just a few, and with no hope for backup; they are on their own. There isn't much plot development and there's absolutely no character development, but this is one of those movies that doesn't really need it. It's all about the violence, it's all about the blood, it's all about the carnage. Why fuck all that up by adding tedious character development? By no means do I think this movie is anything more than a cool and well made action movie. It doesn't deserve incredibly high praise as a film, but as pure action movie; it's better than most. There will be those who think this is the best thing they've ever seen. I'm not one of those people. This is merely a good time and I can except that it's no more than that. Well worth a watch if you love violent action. This film doesn't fuck around. They show all the blood. We see people shot in the head, stabbed, sliced, pounded, and then thrown into concrete walls or out of windows. The setups to the fights are extremely cool and the music from Linkin Park's Mike Shinoda adds a whole new element of cool to the movie. By all means go out and watch this as soon as you can.

• Manu G

  
  1 Ruthless Crime Lord, 20 Elite Cops, 30 Floors of Hell. Great Action Movie! Even though the budget is fair low, approximately $1,1 million, it is effectively spent into every department of the movie. Basic storyline, however, outplayed by convincing choreography from the casts. The… More
  1 Ruthless Crime Lord, 20 Elite Cops, 30 Floors of Hell. Great Action Movie! Even though the budget is fair low, approximately $1,1 million, it is effectively spent into every department of the movie. Basic storyline, however, outplayed by convincing choreography from the casts. The Raid is a non-stop action from start to finish, let the final battle alone is near flawless. Absolutely impressive to keep audiences on the edge of their seats, even still breathless when the credit titles rolling. A must-see in the cinema to feel some rare "vibrant" experiences. Respectful Evans has deliberately sent the message towards international viewers that lesser-known Indonesian movie industry is about to change in the next few years. In the Jakarta slums, a derelict apartment building has become a no-go area even the police are unwilling to enter. It has become a safe-house for the most dangerous killers and gangsters. A SWAT team infiltrate the building, under the cover of darkness, to remove its owner - a notorious drug lord named Tama.

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