The Raid 2
The Raid 2

The Raid 2

2014Movie150 minIndonesian

After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes81%
Metacritic71/100
Google Users82%
Director: Gareth EvansGenres: Action, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

In Jakarta, Rama, a rookie police officer, goes deep undercover to infiltrate a powerful and corrupt crime syndicate. He must navigate a brutal underworld, facing off against ruthless enforcers and uncovering a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of the police force and government. Rama's mission becomes a desperate fight for survival and justice as he battles to expose the truth and protect his family.

Critical Reception

The Raid 2 was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its breathtaking action sequences, intricate choreography, and ambitious scope. Critics praised Gareth Evans' direction and Iko Uwais' performance, though some noted the film's darker tone and increased complexity compared to its predecessor. Audiences also largely embraced the film, appreciating its visceral intensity and expanded narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unparalleled, hyper-violent, and meticulously choreographed action sequences.
  • Commended for expanding the narrative and world-building beyond the first film's contained setting.
  • Acknowledged for its ambitious scale and visual artistry, despite a complex plot.

Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's stunning action choreography, intense fight scenes, and impressive visual style. Many viewers found the plot to be engaging and the performances strong, though some mentioned the violence was extreme.

Fun Fact

The film's iconic hammer-gripped fight scene involving Iko Uwais and 'The Assassin' (played by Cecep Arif Rahman) took over two weeks to choreograph and film.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Having miraculously recovered from his experiences just three year earlier, our now way more experienced cop “Rama” (Iko Uwais) finds that these thugs were but the tip of the criminal iceberg and that he and his family are now firmly in the...
Gimly

Gimly

A lot more involved than the original _Raid_ film, with a more complex story taking place over more time and in more places. Sounds great, but I think the smaller, contained tale of the original actually served the premise better. But make ...
TheJonathanSim

TheJonathanSim

The Raid 2 is more ambitious than the original, with a more complex story and some of the best choreographed and directed action sequences ever made. What more could a hardcore action fan ask for?