The Raid: Redemption

This is the "DIE HARD" of our times where we are given a full dose of Indonesian martial arts style, a rare style seldom seen in action flicks, this one is brutal no respite and every man fights to the death. The body count is countless. This martial style is so fast with an elbow-punch kick, plus twists and turns combination that it has to be played in slow motion to get an idea of this particular style. The action is relentless, no respite, no surrender, no holds barred. You will enjoy this massive knockout punches. It is a 'Fantasy' of some sort the endurance of the fighters as if they were immune to sustained pain. It reminds you of The Matrix in its passion but this is more realistic and happens in a one dimensional environment. The techniques are endless and this 'Swat' Team is in for the surprise of their lives while trying to capture a Drug Lord in a 15 storey building. It's reminiscent of Sun Tzu that a small army is nothing but booty for a larger army. What calls our attention is where in Hell so many well trained Indonesian fighters have gathered for this ultimate showdown. There is no respite in this film and when it is about to end you are already breathless. Never before I have seen a showdown of this magnitude comparable to the confrontations of large armies against larger armies. Exciting, stimulating and brave, this film never seems to let down or slow down it's like an avalanche in full development ravaging everything in its path.