The Raid 2

Sony Pictures Classics | Release Date: March 28, 2014

8.4	USER SCORE Universal acclaim based on 381 Ratings

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ScribeHardApr 15, 2014

Gareth Evans abandons the terse claustrophobia of the original film and goes for a sweeping Asian crime epic. Even with 150 (!) minutes, the story fails. Much if the action is great, but even some of that is too big (think the muddy prisonGareth Evans abandons the terse claustrophobia of the original film and goes for a sweeping Asian crime epic. Even with 150 (!) minutes, the story fails. Much if the action is great, but even some of that is too big (think the muddy prison yard scene) for the director to handle.… Expand

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rocksteadyeddieAug 28, 2014

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I personally was very disappointed with the raid 2.
Ok the violence is impressive, sort of I suppose, but in 2 as opposed to 1 where it was over the top it still made you want to stay on the side of what you allow or forgive the film for, because it was exciting and tense and the film has you on it's side cheering along in a thrilling roller-coaster ride.
In 2 the violence is comical in parts( It took 20 men 2 minutes to break a flimsy toilet lock! I mean WTF was that about? The plot is like watching paint dry and is all over the place. Instead of an original exciting film like the raid you get a second rate crime thriller with very few thrills and really bad dialogue and acting.
The film was too big for all concerned and is an obvious cash in on the raid which was a genuine classic little gem of a film.
People who are giving this film high marks are kidding themselves.
Sure if you liked the action of the raid you'll like the action here though it doesn't fit to any plot really, that's if there was a plot but personally I wanted another original thrill ride where all I got was Cliqued silly nonsense with some good action scenes if you took them for what they were, they certainly don't serve the plot as the plot ( laughable ) is only there to serve up the action which is the wrong way round if you want to make great cinema.
Think of The Hostel and the Hostel 2 and you'll get what I mean by the raid and the raid 2.… Expand

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TVJerryApr 15, 2014

Director Gareth Hwu Evans got ambitious this time around and failed miserably. Iko Uwais is back, but instead of the non-stop occupation of a building, he goes undercover in a gang and there's a wasted hour of dull, predictable mobsterDirector Gareth Hwu Evans got ambitious this time around and failed miserably. Iko Uwais is back, but instead of the non-stop occupation of a building, he goes undercover in a gang and there's a wasted hour of dull, predictable mobster plotting…in subtitles, no less. When the action does happen, it's still full of wild, brutal fighting. This 2 1/2 hour film needs to be watched with a remote control, so you can fast forward thru the unnecessary dialogue and savor the fights.… Expand

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3t3rnalDec 25, 2021

I loved The Raid, and I still liked The Raid 2, but it's definitely a case of "suffering from success". The success of the first movie means bigger budget, means more locations, more "distinct" baddies, bigger odds, more brutal fighting, etc.I loved The Raid, and I still liked The Raid 2, but it's definitely a case of "suffering from success". The success of the first movie means bigger budget, means more locations, more "distinct" baddies, bigger odds, more brutal fighting, etc. Unfortunately, the old adage "less is sometimes more" has been forgotten, and it - in my opinion, applies to this movie series.

Where The Raid was a more compact movie, that took place in a very limited space and time range and had a fairly simple premise - and it worked well - The Raid 2 tries to make things more complex, but the limitations of the team's capability show here, and it leads to low quality story and setting. The fighting goes from realistic (mostly) raw and gritty to comics style brutality and inhuman feats.

Where The Raid required some suspension of disbelief, The Raid 2 requires it from start to finish with some moments where thinking anything at all is detrimental to the enjoyment of the movie.

Overall, it was an okay experience for a one time viewing. I don't even begrudge the attempt to take the movie further. It just wasn't done well. I'll re-watch the first one at times. I don't think I ever thought about re-watching 2.… Expand

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