The Raid

A rookie SWAT officer is tasked with a mission to infiltrate a high-rise apartment block in Jakarta, controlled by a ruthless drug lord and his enforcers. Trapped on the seventh floor with his squad, he must fight his way up to the penthouse to neutralize the target. The mission quickly devolves into a brutal fight for survival against waves of hardened criminals.

The Raid was critically acclaimed for its visceral action sequences, intense choreography, and relentless pacing. Critics lauded its raw energy and innovative fight scenes, setting a new standard for the action genre. Audiences were equally impressed by its non-stop thrills and impressive stunt work.

• Praised for its groundbreaking, ultra-violent fight choreography.

• Celebrated for its intense, unrelenting action and claustrophobic tension.

• Considered a masterclass in modern action filmmaking.

Google audience: Audiences overwhelmingly loved the film's brutal and expertly choreographed fight scenes, finding it incredibly exciting and action-packed. Many viewers highlighted the film's unique intensity and the exceptional martial arts performances as major strengths.

Won numerous awards on the festival circuit, including the Audience Award at the 2012 Sundance Film Festival and Best Picture at the 2012 Fantasia Festival. It also received nominations for Best Director and Best Action Film at various international awards.

The film's star, Iko Uwais, was working as a delivery driver when director Gareth Evans discovered him training in Silat, an Indonesian martial art, at his uncle's academy.