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The Raid 2 [Blu-ray]
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Genre | Action, Drama |
Format | Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby, AC-3, Blu-ray |
Contributor | Iko Uwais, Alex Abbad, Ken'ichi Endô, Kazuki Kitamura, Oka Antara, Arifin Putra, Aram Tertzakian, Julie Estelle, Nate Bolotin, Tio Pakusadewo, Pt. Merantau Films; XYZ Films, Ario Sagantoro, Gareth Evans, Ryuhei Matsuda See more |
Language | Indonesian |
Runtime | 2 hours and 30 minutes |
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Following immediately after the events of THE RAID, Rama (Iko Uwais) is forced to reinvent himself as an undercover cop in order to provide protection for his wife and child. Working for the anti-corruption taskforce led by the one person he can trust, Bunawar, he is given a mission to engage himself as an enforcer for a local mob boss, Bangun. Finding a way in through Bangun's son Uco, Rama must hunt for information linking Bangun with police force corruption. All the while, he harbors a dangerous and personal vendetta for revenge and justice that threatens to consume him - and bring both this mission and the organized crime syndicates crashing down.
Product details
- Aspect Ratio : 2.40:1
- MPAA rating : R (Restricted)
- Product Dimensions : 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 2.4 ounces
- Item model number : 29015703
- Director : Gareth Evans
- Media Format : Subtitled, Widescreen, Dolby, AC-3, Blu-ray
- Run time : 2 hours and 30 minutes
- Release date : July 8, 2014
- Actors : Iko Uwais, Ken'ichi Endô, Kazuki Kitamura, Ryuhei Matsuda, Alex Abbad
- Dubbed: : English, Spanish
- Subtitles: : English, Spanish
- Producers : Ario Sagantoro, Nate Bolotin, Aram Tertzakian
- Studio : Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
- ASIN : B00J5LXTUI
- Number of discs : 1
- Best Sellers Rank: #47,810 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
- #3,981 in Drama Blu-ray Discs
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Viewed on March 28th at the Regal E-Walk cinema in the heart of New York City.
After surviving the apartment building raid, Iko Uwais goes undercover to take down an Indonesian crime syndicate that is feuding with an invasive Japanese yakuza clan in Jakarta. Things get out of control and everything goes to hell. That's the plot in a nutshell.
The fighting is the main draw of this film. Martial arts films are frequently under-appreciated because critics tend to downplay the artistry of orchestrating a fight sequence. In some ways it's like staging a complex dance with extremely difficult performances by physical talents who have spent their entire lives perfecting their craft. In many cases it can be even more challenging than executing a good dramatic moment. With that said, "The Raid 2" is an exquisite ballet of death with an incredible variety of expertly crafted action sequences that have a grounded, realistic feel to them. It's hard to describe, but despite the insane action there's very little outrageousness present. The choreography here is some of the best ever put on film.
There is no question that Uwais is currently the premiere martial arts star, and there is certainly no question that Gareth Evans is the greatest action director on the planet. This man is a genius in terms of visually expressing action through vivid, mind-blowing camera-work. This guy never directed a car chase sequence in his life, and yet his very first attempt is impressive. I did notice a bit more shaky cam in this film when compared to its predecessor, but one can see everything so it's not a problem. Evans is also a pro to create a crescendo of action where every fight seems to outdo the one before it. This generates an absolutely thrilling final hour that will go down in history.
The gory violence of "The Raid 2" is a big "screw you" to PG-13 action movies. Some critics are already whining about the graphic bloodletting, but these are the same guys who hand out 90% approval ratings to movies with incompetent action and no edge – *cough* "The Hunger Games 2: Catching Fire" (2013) *cough*. The gore in "The Raid 2" isn't just randomly thrown in either. It's a logical consequence of the situation and characters, and it is applied in very creative ways. I have heard that Evans was only coerced to cut a few "frames" due to the MPAA review, but I have no idea which frames those were because the now infamous shotgun kill is present in its full, unadulterated glory.
The $4.5 million budget is an even bigger "screw you" to mega budget Hollywood blockbusters. "The Raid 2" has more thrilling action than every $100+ million superhero movie I've ever seen . . . at less than 4.5% of the cost. It's almost unbelievable what these guys can do with a limited budget.
Given the exceptional quality of the action, the 148-minute runtime puts some pressure on the story to maintain its momentum between the violence. The first "Raid" received much criticism that asserted a generic story and undeveloped characters, but I felt that it nevertheless established a "feel" for the characters without the need for long-winded exposition. That "feel" can add quite a bit to an action film. "The Raid 2" spends more time setting up its premise, which results in some genuine plot and character development. It attempts to do this by taking a generic gangster template and infusing it with a sprawling crime saga that implements many characters. This is essentially a "chess board" setup where numerous pieces are first put into place, allowing for many possible confrontations. The viewer is therefore able to relish the moment when a particular piece attacks and takes down another, revealing the actual outcome amidst the countless possibilities.
I suppose it helps to already be a fan of the actors and actresses here, since there are a number of familiar faces from both Indonesian and Japanese film industries. Needless to say, the performances are top notch. The Japanese actors have their little moments, but they could have been given more to do in this. Maybe "The Raid 3" will give them more time in the spotlight.
Overall, "The Raid 2" is a very satisfying action film that justifies its hype after just one viewing. It's simply spectacular.
Part of what made The Raid a success was the simplicity of it; toss a bunch of cops and bad guys in a tower apartment and watch the fur (and bullets) fly. Evans has greater ambitions for The Raid 2, taking it out into the open air and adding a murky mafia plot that seems ripped out of a John Woo movie. While expanding the story is a welcome change, there's no doubt it removes some of the immediacy. The constant threat of danger isn't always there, in favor of a great deal of set-up. Clocking in at over 150 minutes, the 30 minutes of tough-guy talk is a little tiresome but is a blip in the overall scheme of things.
Taking place mere minutes after the prior film, Rama (Iko Uwais) is still covered in blood and bruises when he comes to realize his mission to root out police corruption has only just begun. Approached to go undercover in a prison to befriend Ucok (Arfin Putra), the son of Jakarta crime-lord Bangun (Tio Pakusdewo), Rama again finds himself surrounded by enemies with no recourse but to bash in a few dozen (or hundred) skulls to survive. Saving Ucok's life during a muddy prison riot that looks like a WWE battle royale, Rama gets out of jail two years later and joins Bangun's organization as an enforcer.
And enforce he does, often and with tremendous impact. The action sequences are simply unreal; bigger, faster, and more lethal than in The Raid. Evans puts the greater budget to maximum use as the film looks incredible. It's not enough to use the word "gritty"; there's a visceral energy to the way Evans shoots violence, using any number of kinetic camera styles to capture bone-crushing impact in crazy ways. Taking the story to multiple locations has also given Evans a freedom to show just how creatively he can choreograph the carnage. A stunning car chase/fight sequence received a round of applause at the screening I attended; the first time I've ever seen such a thing. Another memorable battle has Rama fighting off waves of enemies in a bathroom, using the enclosed space like Spartans at the battle of Thermopylae.
Uwais was a savage force of nature in the first film but here he's allowed more room to breathe and actually act, proving himself to be a capable and charismatic lead. Knowing he had a good thing with Yayan Ruhian (he played the fearsome Mad Dog last time), Evans brings him back as another tornado of violence, only with much wilder hair. Better still are the two flashiest additions: Julie Estelle as the blind warrior Hammer Girl, and Very Tri Yulisman as the hilarious Baseball Bat Man, who resembles Shoma from the Capcom video game "Rival Schools". Whatever you do, don't give him back the ball.
Once the momentum picks up and the bones start breaking, it never really stops, and it's fair to say this may be the most violent movie ever that isn't a deliberate horror. Evans doesn't shy away from any of it, instead making sure we are thrust right in the middle of every punch and kick, using every bit of the surroundings to maximum effect. While action movie directors are rarely given their due, anyone who has seen the work Evans has done will have to admit he's one of today's most exciting filmmakers. And to think this is only the second part of the trilogy. What in the world can Evans possibly do to top the first two movies? If the expectations were high for The Raid 2, they are astronomical for The Raid 3.
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Sul fronte audio abbiamo ben 6 tracce, 3 in lingua italiana e altrettante in lingua originale, ognuna con codifiche diverse. Il reparto extra prevede making of, commento audio, una scena tagliata e featurette su musiche e coreografie. Qualche altro materiale bonus è rimasto fuori, ma quanto presentato nel disco non lascia spazio a lamentele.
Riguardo al film, se il primo The Raid poteva considerarsi a pieno titolo il migliore film di arti marziali della scorsa decade, Berandal può essere meritatamente definito la migliore pellicola d'azione del cinema contemporaneo: il ritmo frenetico e serratissimo del capostipite viene abbandonato a favore di una narrazione ad ampio respiro che mette in scena il gangster-movie più sanguinolento e spettacolare che si sia visto da tanti anni a questa parte. Compratelo e assaporatelo, la sua violenza genuina ed eccitante vi disintossicherà dal becero ed edulcorato intrattenimeto made in USA.