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Deep in the heart of Jakarta's slums lies an impenetrable safe house for the world's most dangerous killers and gangsters. Until now, the run-down apartment block has been considered untouchable to even the bravest of police. Cloaked under the cover of pre-dawn darkness and silence, an elite swat team is tasked with raiding the safe house in order to take down the notorious drug lord that runs it. But when a chance encounter with a spotter blows their cover and news of their assault reaches the drug lord, the building's lights are cut and all the exits blocked. Stranded on the sixth floor with no way out, the unit must fight their way through the city's worst to survive their mission. Starring Indonesian martial arts sensation Iko Uwais.
A highly trained and elite police SWAT team is sent on a mission to raid a dangerous apartment building in the Jakarta slums, controlled by a ruthless crime lord and his enforcers. The mission quickly goes wrong when their cover is blown, trapping them on the upper floors. Now, they must fight their way through hordes of criminals in a desperate battle for survival.
The Raid was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for its groundbreaking and intense action sequences, fight choreography, and relentless pacing. Critics lauded its visceral thrills and technical execution, making it a standout in the action genre. Audience reception was similarly enthusiastic, cementing its status as a modern action classic.
Praised for its spectacular and innovative martial arts choreography.
Lauded for its visceral, no-holds-barred action and relentless intensity.
Celebrated for its tight direction and impressive technical execution.
Google audience: Google users overwhelmingly loved 'The Raid' for its incredible fight scenes and adrenaline-pumping action. Many highlighted the film's raw energy and the skill of the performers. Some noted that the plot was secondary to the action, but this did not detract from the overall positive viewing experience.
The film's intense and realistic fight sequences were choreographed using the Indonesian martial art Pencak Silat, with Iko Uwais, the lead actor, being a highly accomplished practitioner of the art.
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In the centre of Jakarta, a criminal fraternity pretty much own a residential block where they carry on with impunity. “Tama” (Ray Sahetapy) is the kingpin who pretty much does as he pleases and has a small army at his back when the police ...
Despite being an early entry, _The Raid_ is arguably the most revolutionary action movie of the past decade. And the decade is almost over. Iko Uwais is clear talent when it comes to this sort of stunt work, and with the exception of a litt...
Oh, good, the plot, the dialogues and the performances of the characters are plainly terrible. Other than that, if you are looking for an action movie with tons of "dancing" fights, this is your movie.