Cool thing too is that the scene where they help John Wick up after he falls was not planned on. They all had a mutual respect and Keanu said that they needed a scene to show that, so they added it.
I read somewhere long ago that the director's main goal with Raid was actually to make the Raid 2 movie. But he didn't have the budget to make it. So he ended up making Raid: Redemption with the small budget he had and made Raid 2 later following the first movie's success.
That's exactly what happened. I think the final battle in 2 was even choreographed with angles before 1. You can find that video someone on RUclips probably
Yeah The Raid 2 was supposed to be the follow up to Merantau with the working title of BERANDAL (translates to 'delinquent' or 'thug'). They ended up doing a prequel to the original story and called it The Raid.
@@nightmareknee942 Ya I heard that too. But atleast we got two amazing movies without some sort of cliffhanger at the end that would necessitate a 3rd movie. Even though I would have loved another Raid movie, I'm absolutely satisfied with this.
Daz, I just rewatched Raid 2 yesterday with the director's commentary track and there was even more depth to the various characters as backstory. Both films are excellent but they have different pacing until it comes to the fight scenes. The director even showed where every cut was made in the prison fight "one shot".
Mad Dog was a fcuking SAVAGE!!! It bummed me out when he killed the commanding officer though. I was really hoping he would live. He was a beast too! It's funny Mad dog has always been the only person everyone remembers his name lol. I was disappointed how they used him in John Wick 3.
I sincerely cannot believe you've only seen this NOW! The Raid is basically my companion piece to what great action should be like in today's day and age. If the West has John Wick, then the East has The Raid. Also, first, holy shit.
@@lethaltalon2493 In like the 'best' way. Every time, like I know it's coming and every time I watch it and I feel like I forget that it even happens and am blown away by the horror/awesomeness.
@@07foxmulder Unlikely. The Raid was an Indonesian production. What are the chances that filmmakers doing a low budget movie would have an unreleased script what was probably being filmed at the time? Both took inspiration from Die Hard and both went with the concept of a crime lord ruling over a building. Despite the similarities, both are very different in execution while Dredd's building is a vast arcology, The Raid is a rundown claustrophobic slump. Both are great in their own way.
Or the butcher shop scene in The Night Comes For Us. Or the back of the police van scene, or the bad guy's pool hall scene, or the apartment building scene or the garage scene or... just watch the whole movie. Lol
@@jrod4011 Night Comes for Us needs more attention. Probably my favorite action movie. After the Raid 1 and 2, of course. They're in their own category.
bunnyfreakz every fight scene is godlike. Even with the shaky cam, the cinematographer and director understood its best to let the shots breathe and to let us see the motions.
Blue Sun I agree. The Raid 2, surprisingly, is almost like an art house movie. The set designs, story, characters, costumes, lighting... it’s all a little more experimental. It’s beautiful to look at and I believe the final product is exactly as intended, but the first Raid is a more straight forward comprehensive action flick.
yup. I think Keanu Reeves also regarded both Raid movie as one of his inspiration. That's why he always try to invite The Raid actor to some of his movie.
Generson Bryantheart if you have watched John wick 3 the main bad guys are both from Raid lol, the little guy at the end is the last guy him and Rama fight at the end the brother.
The Raid is one of the best action movies of all time. The Raid 2 actually manages to improve on the original at every level, including action, thrills, acting, plot, pacing, writing, and cinematography. It's like Godfather 2 or Empire Strikes Back or The Dark Knight-everything that was awesome about the original is just somehow BETTER in the sequel. You'll dig it.
@@SolidSnake240 I thought Headshot was kinda weak after the Raid 2. The Rivals/Ex Gangfriends of the Protagonist were not as Iconic as the Raid 1 or 2 Villains imo
Can't remember her name but the woman in it who played Hammer Girl in TR2 was brilliant in the film, i'm shocked Hollywood hasn't come knocking on her door as she's easily one of the best action stars out there. Considering Hollywood is obsessed with "strong kick ass women" right now its just amazing they haven't seen her talent and cast her in a big action film.
@@wallywest4727 Her scenes were just really iconic, baseball dude's aswell. And they had zero Backstory to these 2 besides both of them being assasins and they still worked better than the developed antagonists of Headshot
Took my friends to the cinema to watch this masterpiece premiering in our city. It was us 3 and 2 other people. Nobody could leave even for a toilet break, glued to the screen. When it ended one of the other guys stood up looked around and asked "How the fuck is there not more people watching this!?"
Leandro Santos I hated that fight in John Wick 3. Those two man are really great, but in JW 3 their fight were really bad compared to their earlier movies. I don't know if their style were too much for keanu or for the director, but that fight does not give them justice.
they made slower so old Reeves can match them in combat. if not, they might out speed Reeves, and John Wick would look ridiculous if win againts assassins
Sadly, The Raid 3 won’t happen. From a interview with the director: The filmmaker opened up about why Rama wouldn’t have led The Raid 3. “I couldn't fathom of another fucking reason why he would put his life at risk and separate himself from his fucking wife and kid again,” he admits. “I was like, it can't be about Rama. It just can't, because if he does something to pull himself away from his poor fucking wife and kid again, I'd be like, ‘Hmm, you sort of deserve to die now really. Take some responsibility and be a father for a change!’” As it turns out, Rama’s final line at the end of The Raid 2, ‘I’m done’, proved prophetic. “It’s a very convenient last line of dialogue to have,” Evans laughs.
Not to Milk a Cow to Death, however, I reckon a 3rd COULD work with Rama, providing he takes his wife and child on a holiday, but the bad guys find out about it and where he stays in a hotel, they lock down the entire hotel, kidnap his kid, then his wife and either Ransom them and he has to fight his way through or he had to just fight his way through all the bad guys to get his wife and child back. We could have a gym room fight, sauna fight, banquette fight, library fight, fights in every inch of the complex. I'd be down to watch!
As an Indonesian, when the trailer first drop I didn't even believe it was an Indonesian movie lol. It's my favorite action movie of all time, best fight scene EVER. It makes me feel so happy when it gets international recognition. Bless.
"If you haven't laughed your ass off at an amazing death blow in a movie you're letting the best in life pass you by; it's just a fact." - Jeremy Jahns 2020
I feel like the closest I got to that was when I was watching the first Silent Hill movie. I was definitely laughing through, but not because I found the movie funny or laughingly bad or anything - no, I was laugh with sheer glee. I remember that specifically because when the group I went with was talking about it afterward, one of them mentioned how there was some asshole in the audience laughing during the deaths and scary parts, not knowing that it was me he was talking about.
The raid is a perfect movie, in that it knows what it wants to be and achieves it with practically zero wasted time. I also love how he flees from a gun, showing you that guns are just as deadly in the movie as in real life. I prefer raid redemption over raid 2, just because of how tight it is.
Ehhh... Hate to say it, but that scene was immersion breaking for me. Too many times in jw3 i couldnt help notice people "waiting" for him, keanus good an all but it was too much, too many enemies pulling their speed and getting up WAY too slow... the fight against these two nutters was the worst offender. They too good for him 😬
@@Kaimax61 yeah, JW3 had properly shown what badass and insane martial artists they were. They didn't have Keanu defeat them with some stupidly transparent plot device, and the fact they just decided to part ways instead of fighting to the death shows proper respect to these guys who legit deserve more credit.
I don't think the way they had John Wick defeat the duo was the normal bs we usually see. I think they were trying to present John Wick to be of Eastern European descent (I'm sorry if I'm getting this wrong). And one of the ways the did this was by showing him fight using combat sambo, which emphasizes grappling elements that a lot of traditional martial artists or great strikers struggle with. Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is a popular example of this.
Iko Uwais is the real deal. He's an amazing fighter and has a great screen presence. The Raid, and especially The Raid 2, are some of the best action movies of the last 10 years. So much work went into these films it's crazy. One of the stunt men really fell off one of the ledges during the shoot out when they first go in the building. He had to spend 6 months in the hospital recovering and when he got out he went back and said let's refilm the scene,we can do it better. That's the kind of dedication that reminds me of when Gainax was just starting out and was hungry to make a name for themselves with The Royal Space Force.
Squrtle the turtle agreed. Goes to show, you can make an amazing straight up action movie, AS WELL AS, an amazing action movie with added story, characters and development. Action movies can be done well, with or without story.
My brother made me watch this movie on on a whim. I have never heard of it and let's just say that my mind was blown. I did not expect that I was gonna watch one of the greatest action films ever
Captain America : Winter Soldier is pretty much inspired by The Raid The director admit it, he wanted to do the action sequences in WS as close as possible to The Raid
@@benwasserman8223 He sure did, but we all know what would happen if those guys actually fought. I'm 6'3", played sports my entire life, and have been sparring for over a decade... but Yayan Ruhian scares the fuck out of me. I feel like he'd elbow my nose and stick a plunger in my asshole before I could throw one punch.
Wouldn't compare the 2. John Wick is all about the neon highlights and extremely well choreographed gun fights. Raid is a martial arts movie and the shooting is nowhere near similar
Sadly I read just the other day the director said it's unlikely there will be a third, he did however just release a TV show, gangs of London, which has his signature action, it's closer to raid 2 with the gangland rivalries and deeper story, great so far
Jateen Parmar dammit to shit. Well I guess that’s good and bad news. I’ll happily watch whatever he directs and I’ll make up my own ending to the Raid trilogy
The Raid: Redemption and the Raid 2, got slept on, except to those action fans who don't mind reading subtitles. These are great movies and Gareth Evans is a great director.
As far as action movies are concerned, The Raid is a masterpiece. I felt like Vandamme after seeing this movie. Almost did a back flip and knock out my uncle unconcious.
As an Indonesian fan of movies, I cried when Rama fought multiple thugs with his brand of Silat coz it was so, so good, I couldn't believe it. In Jakarta, my wife and I used to live in the same Apartment building with Iko Uwais's former girlfriend and I met him at the lobby, both of us in our cars as we were looking for parking space. I said to him as I rolled down the windows: Hey brother, The Raid was sssick, I'm so proud of you' He smiled, said thanks while doing 🙏 and was very humble about it
@@CertifiedSunset can you tell me some good martial arts movies with wired stunts?(other than Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) I love martial arts movies but havent seen much of good wired stunts
@@ohboi994 I would have to go back and remember a lot of the older movies that I used to watch but if you want to watch a "newer movie" IP Man is pretty good from what I remember. And even though it is a bit cheesey and cartooney, I really enjoy watching Kung Fu Hustle. Another that comes to mind is Jet Li's Fearless. And of course Seven Samurai is a must if you have never seen it (The original). I could probably remember more but that is what I can list from memory.
Nice review, The Raid: Redemption is a great movie. The Raid 2 is (arguably) the best martial arts movie ever made and usually I would say/write something like "I envy you for being able to watch the movie for the first time" to someone who hasn't watched it yet. But watching that movie is not just breathtaking the 1st time, it stays breathtaking even after many many viewings. It's an incredible achievement and I'm looking forward to the review!
I prefer the first Raid, it is just more memorable to me. But I don't have the best eye for martial arts. What makes the second one stick out more for you?
The first time I saw it my jaw was on the floor. The action was so intense I could barely handle that shit. Didnt think they could do the same thing on part II. I was wrong. I was sooo wrong....
I watched the Raid II in theaters with I think 4? of my friends. We were the only ones in that screening and it was one of the best movie experiences ever.
Yes and no. I prefer the raid 2 over the first but some of my friends didn't like the focus on story in the sequel because they liked how direct the first movie was. I think the story is great in the sequel and gives great purpose to why Rama is fighting for his life. There's some genuinely well written moments in the sequel that I really appreciated but the fight scenes are where the sequel is better imo.
If you want more Iko Uwais and intense action, The Night Come For Us is many times more violent and bloody. Gareth Evans was also involved in the screenplay and it's on Netflix.
One of the best things about this movie is that they clearly establish how evil and dangerous the bad guys are. For example, just before the corridor fight scene we see those guys torturing a dude. Another example is that they clearly established how much of a threat Mad Dog is. They are not just some random generic goons we see in every other action movie. We actually feel tense when Rama encounters them and we fear for his life. I love the John Wick movies but they don't have this feeling
I feel you are misinterpreting the John Wick movies. It's like the Doom franchise. The main character is an unstoppable machine and we as the audience wanna see him stylistically and brutally murder some people like the Doom Guy. The Raid is different than that and that's fine. Both franchises are good at what they do...
"It's. About. Damned. Time." - a common phrase quietly uttered by every parent / friend / significant other when someone *finally* listens to common sense.
If you liked Raid:Redemption, I’m going to love your reaction to Raid 2. That kitchen fight scene remains one of my favorite fight scenes. Ever. EVER!!!
From Jeremy's review of John Wick "I"ve never seen The Raid. Have you seen The Butter Cream Gang? I've seen that." Congrats on finally getting around to watching The Raid... after the Butter Cream Gang.
There is a scene in The Raid 2 that after seeing it you have to see how they filmed it. In a car chase the camera starts on the outside of one side of the car, goes in a window then goes out the other side of the car.....with no cuts. It was actually pretty cool how they filmed it.
It's because of THAT scene that I viewed a lot of the car chase in 'Extraction' in terms of attempting to figure out how they filmed it. Meanwhile, I was wrong and the director was strapped to the hood of a car!
@@juggalochef2399 Surely you mean the _cinematographer_ or a _cameraman_ was there? - the director usually sits somewhere off to the side, watching their monitor.
Since you liked this and Parasite I would recommend: Oldboy I Saw The Devil The Man From Nowhere The Villainess Train to Busan The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
Don't forget The Handmaiden! That is, in my opinion, the best film ever made. I'm fucking obsessed with it since I saw it four weeks ago. Also Joint Security Area, which is by the same director.
Hunter Ever seen Triple Threat? It’s pretty decent too. I thought the Raid was on Netflix but I can’t find it. Where do you watch these movies? Or do you own them?
That fight at the end is especially fantastic because if you described it as a two on one to someone who hasn't seen the movie, they might think that Rama has to fight two people himself. It's rare that it's actually the good guys having to team up on a baddie who's so badass he's still kicking the crap out of them. It makes the last fight really tense.
Yeah, in the same way that no other movies were made after them in that series. because there is no Godfather III. Can you imagine if they did one? Why would they? hahaha
Dredd was technically filmed a year before The Raid, but post-production took longer for obvious reasons. Also, both films are basically the same as Die Hard, so that whole argument is useless.
from what I've read they were written around the same time but the raid was rushed to production. but even though they're both a bit similar...maybe a lot similar, they're both awesome.
@@xxmunkiexx wait... Maybe I'm missing something. Is there some kind of consensus I'm not aware of that Dredd is a better time than The Raid? Oh shit... It's time to make another Reddit post!
The Man from Nowhere was friggin AWESOME. Perfect pacing, mood, tension. And some of the best camera work ever. There's one scene where we follow a guy as he runs down a hallway and jumps out a window to land on the street - and the camera follows him out! Amazing.
The Raid is hands down, one of my favorite movies. Ong Bak series is definitely worth watching. The 2nd is my favorite. Korean film New World is good. Yamada: Samurai of Ayothaya might be based on true events. It should be on yt and in hd. 13 Assassins is a good one too, and also is sort of based on true events. From what I remember Siam Yuth Dawn of the Kingdom has some really great fights in it as well.
I haven't seen Merantau, but I've seen the other two. The Night comes for us is amazing, but headshot's story is just abysmally bad. The action is great, but the story turned me off to it.
Yo I saw the thumbnail and was like “he’s never seen this?” Seriously this is one of the best fighting movies ever. Please review “Coherence” and “Triangle.” I’d love to see your thoughts on those movies.
The dude's never seen The Raid until now?? Oh, man.... just wail til you see The Raid 2, Jeremy. It's 5 times BETTER than the first one!!! (in my opinion, at least)
My God, I waited sooooo long for this review. Most of my comments I left for you over the years was for you to watch this movie. I even was willing to send you a copy. This made my Coronapocalypse! Finally! Finally! I am in tears! Dammit Jeremy, finally!!!!!
I’ve been waiting YEARS for Jeremy to watch this film, now I’m happy. Now you have seen the appetiser, prepare for the main course in the next film. And hoho, what a main course it is! I’m from Indonesia so I am so glad that we had Raid 1 & 2. Makes me proud that Gareth Evans represent my country this well and made such..... fucking brilliant films that I actually watch 100 times by now. Shame that there probably won’t be a 3 from what the director said but hey, at least Mad Dog and the Raid 2 Kerambit final boss is in John Wick 3 throwing down with Neo! :D
Jeremy, now you need to watch The Raid 2. I was physically exhausted after watching that movie... you know, in a good way. Edit: I hit play again after posting, and you immediately said you bought the 2 pack and will give us a review of The Raid 2. Remind me next time to finish your video before commenting.
I first saw this movie years ago when it first came out without ANY hype. I was blown away and went and brought the blu-ray immediately. It was best in original language with subtitles.The final 2 on 1 fight in Captain America:Civil War looks awfully familiar to the final fight in The Raid. First time I saw Civil War I thought, "Wait a sec, they stole that fight scene from The Raid". This movie is just plain amazing.
Imagine Jeremy's shock when he rewatches John Wick chapter 3 and realizes those two mini bosses were the guys from both Raid and Raid 2.
Benyamin Lorit are the films in the same universe?
Cool thing too is that the scene where they help John Wick up after he falls was not planned on. They all had a mutual respect and Keanu said that they needed a scene to show that, so they added it.
Or if he rewatches The Force Awakens and realizes that one of the gangs on Han Solo’s ship are some of the main actors from The Raid.
UnbakedMango that scene was awesome and that moment was so wholesome and cool, honestly one of my favorite moments from the films.
@@UnbakedMango i was wayyy too hyped when i seen them
Raid Fans: Ladies and gentlemen, we got him.
Jason Green 😍
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did jeremy said that raid is better than thor wick ??
*cheers*
I read somewhere long ago that the director's main goal with Raid was actually to make the Raid 2 movie. But he didn't have the budget to make it. So he ended up making Raid: Redemption with the small budget he had and made Raid 2 later following the first movie's success.
That's exactly what happened. I think the final battle in 2 was even choreographed with angles before 1. You can find that video someone on RUclips probably
Yeah The Raid 2 was supposed to be the follow up to Merantau with the working title of BERANDAL (translates to 'delinquent' or 'thug'). They ended up doing a prequel to the original story and called it The Raid.
the girl who plays Hammer Girl in The Raid was casted as Hammer girl back in 2008 even before the idea of the first one ever came up.
I'm sad because I heard that there isn't going to be a part 3
@@nightmareknee942 Ya I heard that too. But atleast we got two amazing movies without some sort of cliffhanger at the end that would necessitate a 3rd movie. Even though I would have loved another Raid movie, I'm absolutely satisfied with this.
Now all they have to do is make the third movie. The Raid: Shadow Legends.
good one
You actually made my day with comment lmao
I can easily say the fighting scene can overtake john wick
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Not gonna lie, he had us in the first half..
Fans: The Raid was brilliant. Could've been better with a bit more depth.
The Raid 2: You want depth? OK!
"We were wrong, we were wrong!"
@@Sixstringman it wasn't thaaat bad. But it did take it's story a little too seriously given what we all came here for.
Uhh no one said that about the raid 1 lol.
@@travis3571 i know it wasnt a bad movie. I cant say i remember it though. I still remember how awesome The Raid is.
Daz, I just rewatched Raid 2 yesterday with the director's commentary track and there was even more depth to the various characters as backstory. Both films are excellent but they have different pacing until it comes to the fight scenes. The director even showed where every cut was made in the prison fight "one shot".
When Mad dog put down the gun because it wasn't his style, you knew shit was about to go down.
That soundtrack when Mad Dog fights the captain? Holy shit!...
The outcome of that fight was one of the best parts of the whole movie
Absolutely. I have no clue which Raid movie I prefer... But that guy is insane.
Mad Dog was a fcuking SAVAGE!!! It bummed me out when he killed the commanding officer though. I was really hoping he would live. He was a beast too! It's funny Mad dog has always been the only person everyone remembers his name lol. I was disappointed how they used him in John Wick 3.
That moment when you realize Mad Dog isn't some generic goon who is going to beat up by our hero just like that.
I sincerely cannot believe you've only seen this NOW! The Raid is basically my companion piece to what great action should be like in today's day and age. If the West has John Wick, then the East has The Raid.
Also, first, holy shit.
Preach!!!
@@somerandolad Nice, I fucking love cookies.
Dredd was really good too.
Another great one with Joe Taslim (Jaka), Iko Uwais (Rama), and Julie Estelle (Hammer Girl) is The Night Comes for Us.
you mean south east? because it's from indonesia.
No matter how many times I watch this movie 'the door kill' always gets me.
Same here.
I cringe for that guy every time
@@lethaltalon2493 In like the 'best' way.
Every time, like I know it's coming and every time I watch it and I feel like I forget that it even happens and am blown away by the horror/awesomeness.
@@madrocts Exactly, lol
Yeah, join u guys now since i just watched it.. my jaw dropped. A broken door can kill people.
Jeremy (on The Raid): "Yeah, that's one of the best fights I've seen."
The Raid 2: "Hold my hammers."
And my baseball bat. And my karambits.
The Night Comes For Us: "Hold everything"
@@jrod4011
Still holding out for a second one
The fight at the end of raid 2 is the greatest fight in movie history
@@kodygill5237 that's the mf truth
Fun fact: Dredd *is not* an imitation of Raid, despite their similarities. Raid was released first, but Dredd was written first.
I never knew that. So did the writers of The Raid know about Dredd?
It's a Dark City vs Matrix situation.
@@07foxmulder Unlikely. The Raid was an Indonesian production. What are the chances that filmmakers doing a low budget movie would have an unreleased script what was probably being filmed at the time?
Both took inspiration from Die Hard and both went with the concept of a crime lord ruling over a building. Despite the similarities, both are very different in execution while Dredd's building is a vast arcology, The Raid is a rundown claustrophobic slump. Both are great in their own way.
Have you seen attack the block yet?
@@mangekyomaster12 Don't remind me lol. My favorite character was the first to go. :/
I remember The Raid 2 and Captain America Winter Soldier come out at the same time. I choose to watch The Raid 2 twice.
The winter soldier is good imo but doesn't touch the raid.
Good for you man..
Yup, it's the best Marvel movie with the best action from any Marvel movie, and it doesn't even comes close.
Proud of you
Very wise choice
Both Raid movies are the best crime action movies I've ever seen.
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Couldn't agree more, it's like they get us over there in Indonesia
police story is pretty good
"one of the best fights I've ever seen" ... oh just watch until you see the kitchen fight in The Raid 2
Or the butcher shop scene in The Night Comes For Us. Or the back of the police van scene, or the bad guy's pool hall scene, or the apartment building scene or the garage scene or... just watch the whole movie. Lol
@@jrod4011 Night Comes for Us needs more attention. Probably my favorite action movie. After the Raid 1 and 2, of course. They're in their own category.
Nah man, "hold my kitchen ware"
@@yogo6208 I know right! Like I'm out here promoting it like it's my movie, lol
True...
Plus one of the rare times where the sequel, The Raid 2, actually raised the bar even higher and delivered an even better experience
The Raid 2 Kitchen Fight is really good.
bunnyfreakz every fight scene is godlike. Even with the shaky cam, the cinematographer and director understood its best to let the shots breathe and to let us see the motions.
The Raid 2 is a better sequence of diverse action scenes. But I think The Raid is a better film. Better tension and better premise.
Blue Sun this
Blue Sun I agree. The Raid 2, surprisingly, is almost like an art house movie. The set designs, story, characters, costumes, lighting... it’s all a little more experimental. It’s beautiful to look at and I believe the final product is exactly as intended, but the first Raid is a more straight forward comprehensive action flick.
and this was when they didn’t have budget. the second one went to a different level.
Raid 2 is fucking awesome. Hands down one of most memorable action movies in the past decade
Doc Holiday Raid 2 was the first international movie I watched in the movie theatre lol There was only 10 of us in there, but we were all hyped lol
@@docholiday5119 both are some of the best action movies of all time 🐐
The Raid 2, in my opinion became overbloated & lost the charm of the first one.
@@djkroz nah. It kept to the spirit of the original while expanding the world and giving a more detailed plot.
If you haven’t seen this movie you’re missing out... this was John wick before John wick.
yup. I think Keanu Reeves also regarded both Raid movie as one of his inspiration. That's why he always try to invite The Raid actor to some of his movie.
Generson Bryantheart if you have watched John wick 3 the main bad guys are both from Raid lol, the little guy at the end is the last guy him and Rama fight at the end the brother.
I like John Wick but its baby talk compared to the action in the raid
John wick is fun and all but this is john wick and still is john wick after john wick ;) best shit ever in martial arts action movie
Dr_Salt John Wick is awesome. It’s more about the gun toting though and it’s still wildly badass. Imagine Raid 2 Rama vs John Wick 😂 That’d be amazing
The Raid is one of the best action movies of all time. The Raid 2 actually manages to improve on the original at every level, including action, thrills, acting, plot, pacing, writing, and cinematography. It's like Godfather 2 or Empire Strikes Back or The Dark Knight-everything that was awesome about the original is just somehow BETTER in the sequel. You'll dig it.
I think the Raid 2 is better overall. but wished the boss fight from Raid 1 was in Raid 2
I have to watch it now after your comment
Raid 2 was great, but unfortuanetly, the fight scenes and the tension of the first movie just couldnt be replicated in 2 due to the new atmosphere
Improved on pacing? I think 2 is way too long because I heard that Gareth Evans didn’t have an editor.
@@ChimenExpress Yeah, he was the editor of the movie. The runtime was already good enough to fleshed out a lot of storylines
"The night comes for us" is a MUST watch. You need to see that crazy movie after Raid 2 and the movies have the same actors.
Yes. Headshot was really good as well
@@SolidSnake240 I thought Headshot was kinda weak after the Raid 2.
The Rivals/Ex Gangfriends of the Protagonist were not as Iconic as the Raid 1 or 2 Villains imo
Can't remember her name but the woman in it who played Hammer Girl in TR2 was brilliant in the film, i'm shocked Hollywood hasn't come knocking on her door as she's easily one of the best action stars out there. Considering Hollywood is obsessed with "strong kick ass women" right now its just amazing they haven't seen her talent and cast her in a big action film.
@@wallywest4727 Her scenes were just really iconic, baseball dude's aswell. And they had zero Backstory to these 2 besides both of them being assasins and they still worked better than the developed antagonists of Headshot
Just watched that last night. Intense and its on Netflix
That moment you remember the actors from this movie were in The Force Awakens... just to get eaten.
A moment of silence for pure wasted potential.
Yep, but tell that to the KanjiKlub
WWG1WGA! USA the whole sequel trilogy
@WWG1WGA! USA *whole trilogy
Thoughts and prayers
at least they made it from random indie movie from indonesia to hollywood and theyre not even actors, theyre mostly martial arts fighters.
Took my friends to the cinema to watch this masterpiece premiering in our city. It was us 3 and 2 other people. Nobody could leave even for a toilet break, glued to the screen. When it ended one of the other guys stood up looked around and asked "How the fuck is there not more people watching this!?"
I think the word “Awesometacular” is the best word to describe this movie. You can never say enough good things about it. Truly a masterpiece.
The Raid 2 is the Godfather II of actions movies. Highly recommended
facts
Damn right
This movie was an insane, free-for-all, action- feasts for the eyes. Easily one of the best pure action movie of all time.
Dont forget Mad Max Fury Road👍 not martial arts stuff, but definitely well action made film with great cinematography
Easily one of the best martial arts films...ever
Keith Chin both Raid’s are great. Action should be done in wide shots, and John Wick, Brawl In Cell Block 99, and Dredd do this very well.
Nah, don't kid yourself thinking this is one of the best. The Raid 2 takes that spot.
Fun fact: at the end of John Wick 3 he fights the final bosses of The Raid 1&2...AT THE SAME TIME!!!!
Leandro Santos I hated that fight in John Wick 3. Those two man are really great, but in JW 3 their fight were really bad compared to their earlier movies.
I don't know if their style were too much for keanu or for the director, but that fight does not give them justice.
@@andif.izdiharuddien9372 they would have killed john in 30 secs...
Andi F. Izdiharuddien don't say that, keanu is not a martial artist, of course there will be some insane move or coreography stunt that he cannot do,
they made slower so old Reeves can match them in combat. if not, they might out speed Reeves, and John Wick would look ridiculous if win againts assassins
The assassin got nerfed
Sadly, The Raid 3 won’t happen. From a interview with the director:
The filmmaker opened up about why Rama wouldn’t have led The Raid 3. “I couldn't fathom of another fucking reason why he would put his life at risk and separate himself from his fucking wife and kid again,” he admits. “I was like, it can't be about Rama. It just can't, because if he does something to pull himself away from his poor fucking wife and kid again, I'd be like, ‘Hmm, you sort of deserve to die now really. Take some responsibility and be a father for a change!’” As it turns out, Rama’s final line at the end of The Raid 2, ‘I’m done’, proved prophetic. “It’s a very convenient last line of dialogue to have,” Evans laughs.
Damn the more ya know
Hollywood would have churned out 3 or 4 of them by now.
@@Lance37a it would have been Raid 12: The Phoenix Rising 2
Not to Milk a Cow to Death, however, I reckon a 3rd COULD work with Rama, providing he takes his wife and child on a holiday, but the bad guys find out about it and where he stays in a hotel, they lock down the entire hotel, kidnap his kid, then his wife and either Ransom them and he has to fight his way through or he had to just fight his way through all the bad guys to get his wife and child back. We could have a gym room fight, sauna fight, banquette fight, library fight, fights in every inch of the complex. I'd be down to watch!
Honestly, I respect that
As an Indonesian, when the trailer first drop I didn't even believe it was an Indonesian movie lol. It's my favorite action movie of all time, best fight scene EVER. It makes me feel so happy when it gets international recognition. Bless.
Director is Welsh though. My wife is Indonesian, and loves this film.
Great movies transcend barriers.
That's because of the bule director. Indonesian directors doesn't deserve global recognition. They suck.
"If you haven't laughed your ass off at an amazing death blow in a movie you're letting the best in life pass you by; it's just a fact."
- Jeremy Jahns 2020
Awesometacular quote
Where's the lie?
He's not wrong.
So true
I feel like the closest I got to that was when I was watching the first Silent Hill movie. I was definitely laughing through, but not because I found the movie funny or laughingly bad or anything - no, I was laugh with sheer glee.
I remember that specifically because when the group I went with was talking about it afterward, one of them mentioned how there was some asshole in the audience laughing during the deaths and scary parts, not knowing that it was me he was talking about.
The raid is a perfect movie, in that it knows what it wants to be and achieves it with practically zero wasted time. I also love how he flees from a gun, showing you that guns are just as deadly in the movie as in real life. I prefer raid redemption over raid 2, just because of how tight it is.
All the sweeter when you realize Mad Dog and the Assassin from Raid 2 have a 2v1 against John Wick in JW3.
and wasn't killed off.
One of the freakin best scenes in the Movie! 🍿
Ehhh... Hate to say it, but that scene was immersion breaking for me. Too many times in jw3 i couldnt help notice people "waiting" for him, keanus good an all but it was too much, too many enemies pulling their speed and getting up WAY too slow... the fight against these two nutters was the worst offender. They too good for him 😬
@@Kaimax61 yeah, JW3 had properly shown what badass and insane martial artists they were. They didn't have Keanu defeat them with some stupidly transparent plot device, and the fact they just decided to part ways instead of fighting to the death shows proper respect to these guys who legit deserve more credit.
I don't think the way they had John Wick defeat the duo was the normal bs we usually see. I think they were trying to present John Wick to be of Eastern European descent (I'm sorry if I'm getting this wrong). And one of the ways the did this was by showing him fight using combat sambo, which emphasizes grappling elements that a lot of traditional martial artists or great strikers struggle with. Conor McGregor vs Khabib Nurmagomedov is a popular example of this.
“Thor Wick”...that’s gonna keep me going for the rest of the week lol
oldcdog91 thor but he kills nonstop in one continuous shot
thorwick is going to make me watch this movie now
I think most people aren’t surprised about this movie but a appreciated review
Iko Uwais is the real deal. He's an amazing fighter and has a great screen presence. The Raid, and especially The Raid 2, are some of the best action movies of the last 10 years. So much work went into these films it's crazy. One of the stunt men really fell off one of the ledges during the shoot out when they first go in the building. He had to spend 6 months in the hospital recovering and when he got out he went back and said let's refilm the scene,we can do it better. That's the kind of dedication that reminds me of when Gainax was just starting out and was hungry to make a name for themselves with The Royal Space Force.
My favourite death blow was when the MC dropped someone on a broken door 🚪🤧
that one is tied with the light shard neck one
My whole body just cringe when that happen.
I really love the tasty point blank headshots. John Wick clearly took some notes from Rama's notebook.
@@stonevicta John wick threw down with both of the bad guys from the raid movies
@@stonevicta at the same time it was so badass
The Raid and The Raid 2 are the best hand to hand action films ever made hands down
The night comes for us is even better
anthony cheesman I absolutely love the night comes for us too, but I personally like the raid films a tad more
@@Cracked_Lens yea the raid movies have a better plot I just like the violence level of that movie his other movie headshot lol
@@Anthonycheesman33 awesome movie
Dooky what movies are you talking about? I personally haven’t seen anything as good as the raid movies.
The Night Comes for Us on netflix is pretty much the Raid 3 we never got.
my next watch, thanks for that. I've loved the RAID 1 & 2 for a long time now
Yeah that movie was legit too. Joe Taslim's whole crew was awesome. And Julie Estelle plays a bigger role, which is always nice lol.
We got the Gangs of London!
Thanks for the recommendation. I hadn't heard of this film before. Too bad Yayan Ruhian isn't in this as well. Could have called it The Raid: Reunion
On yo feet maggot me and some friends watched this and had an absolute blast! Great rec
One of the most Influential action movies this decades
Redresseny I like the dense and layered story of the second one
Squrtle the turtle agreed. Goes to show, you can make an amazing straight up action movie, AS WELL AS, an amazing action movie with added story, characters and development. Action movies can be done well, with or without story.
The Raid: Redemption: Shadow Legends
I was waiting for this comment hahaha
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This and the sequel have some of the BEST action scenes EVER.
My brother made me watch this movie on on a whim. I have never heard of it and let's just say that my mind was blown. I did not expect that I was gonna watch one of the greatest action films ever
Now watch the sequel,which is even better.
You NEED to watch the sequel dude. It's fucking insane.
You gotta watch, The Night Comes For Us. I saw it on Netflix, it stars the two main cops from the Raid. Trust me when I say it's bonkers!!
Watch a city of violence
@@jrod4011 never seen it
Captain America : Winter Soldier is pretty much inspired by The Raid
The director admit it, he wanted to do the action sequences in WS as close as possible to The Raid
But still PG-13.. Yeah, right...
C'mon, everything knows you can't get to The Raid level without making it R-rated.
But unfortunately, The Winter Soldier suffered from what action movies in Hollywood is right now, shaky cam and quick cut editing
This movie is John Wick before John Wick happened. Everyone is John Wick here.
tawab ahmed And yet Wick kicked Mad Dog and the Assassin’s ass in the glass room of John Wick 3
@@benwasserman8223 He sure did, but we all know what would happen if those guys actually fought. I'm 6'3", played sports my entire life, and have been sparring for over a decade... but Yayan Ruhian scares the fuck out of me. I feel like he'd elbow my nose and stick a plunger in my asshole before I could throw one punch.
Gamer 4 the eternity Technically the term is gun-fu
Wouldn't compare the 2. John Wick is all about the neon highlights and extremely well choreographed gun fights. Raid is a martial arts movie and the shooting is nowhere near similar
This movie is far better than John Wick :)
The Raid 2 is going to make him Appreciate John Wick 3 So much 💯
was it good? i was meaning to see it for a year now
@@winkydinks4770 you gotta watch The Raid 2. My friends and I have said it's the best movie ever made since the day we saw it in theaters.
I was looking for this comment and I'm glad I found it.
I was disappointed Keanu Reeves was able to handle the Raid characters. In real life you’d know who’d really win.
Both great action franchises, you won't be disappointed. Watch "The Night Comes For Us" on Netflix, it's going to action overload you.
Need The Raid 2 review ASAP. That prison fight, car chase fight, kitchen fight, hammer girl and bat boy.. balls to the wall!
Its not easy to say this, but here it goes: Best action movie ever. Raid 2 is good, but this one is a masterpiece.
Same for me.
Raid 2 didn't do what Raid 1 did for me.
It's up there, but the top 3 for me are still Terminator 2, Die Hard, & Fury Road.
Welcome to the party. Can’t wait to see what you think of 2. And EVENTUALLY 3 IF IT EVER HAPPENS
Sadly I read just the other day the director said it's unlikely there will be a third, he did however just release a TV show, gangs of London, which has his signature action, it's closer to raid 2 with the gangland rivalries and deeper story, great so far
@@jat33n I hope there is a season 2... Season 1 was incredible.
@@yippykiyay89 where'd you watch it on? it's only available in the uk as of right now and i've been trying to watch it some how.
Jateen Parmar dammit to shit. Well I guess that’s good and bad news. I’ll happily watch whatever he directs and I’ll make up my own ending to the Raid trilogy
Jateen Parmar what’s gangs of London on
Im literally 30 mins into this movie and just took a break to grab something to eat and saw this notification
Faheem Mithwani he is spying on you
How could you even take a break?
It was fate.
@@Ravenbones its the month of ramadan (fasting), got to eat while I can
@@musaadmohammed1169 I knew it !!!
Finally something good out of this damn pandemic: Jeremy finally watching The Raid. You are gonna enjoy The Raid 2 even more!
The raid 2 shows how you do a sequel right
The Raid: Redemption and the Raid 2, got slept on, except to those action fans who don't mind reading subtitles. These are great movies and Gareth Evans is a great director.
As far as action movies are concerned, The Raid is a masterpiece.
I felt like Vandamme after seeing this movie.
Almost did a back flip and knock out my uncle unconcious.
I also felt like Van Damne, but it was that time he was all coked up and got knocked out by a bouncer
Yup this comment about summs it up
Such a masterpiece...that profile pic, source?
@@daviscarl3766 I've forgotten the original source of the profile pic. I might have to save this one before I lose it too.
I did a back flip snapped the bad guy's neck and saved the day
If you can find The Man From Nowhere (in Korean: Ajusshi), you might like that one too. Not as insane as The Raid, but a really solid action movie.
Yup... I totally agree.
Pssst, you can find it on RUclips for free :)
Funny that you mentioned it. Rewatched it today since it's available on Prime. Still great.
byebicycle it was on Netflix. That’s how I watched it for the first time. But that was a couple of years ago.
There’s like two REALLY corny lines that kinda broke the experience for me
Wait, Jeremy seriously has never watched this? The Raid Redemption is so solid.
As an Indonesian fan of movies, I cried when Rama fought multiple thugs with his brand of Silat coz it was so, so good, I couldn't believe it. In Jakarta, my wife and I used to live in the same Apartment building with Iko Uwais's former girlfriend and I met him at the lobby, both of us in our cars as we were looking for parking space. I said to him as I rolled down the windows: Hey brother, The Raid was sssick, I'm so proud of you' He smiled, said thanks while doing 🙏 and was very humble about it
Humble guy! Hope he would get great role in GREAT movie, not like Triple Threat or even Mile 22.
you both drove your cars into the lobby of an apartment building looking for parking space? that's pretty badass.
@A Lifelong Learner Ogah
@A Lifelong Learner jangan nangis gitu dooong..
@A Lifelong Learner Tuh kaaan..makin cengeng deh. Dedek mau esh klim?
YEEEEEESSSSS! this movie ruined other martial arts movies for me.
For real, other than the old martial arts movies with the classic wire work. Those will always have a place in my heart.
@@CertifiedSunset can you tell me some good martial arts movies with wired stunts?(other than Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon) I love martial arts movies but havent seen much of good wired stunts
@@ohboi994 I would have to go back and remember a lot of the older movies that I used to watch but if you want to watch a "newer movie" IP Man is pretty good from what I remember. And even though it is a bit cheesey and cartooney, I really enjoy watching Kung Fu Hustle. Another that comes to mind is Jet Li's Fearless. And of course Seven Samurai is a must if you have never seen it (The original). I could probably remember more but that is what I can list from memory.
The Raid 2 was a masterpiece of martial arts movies. But this one, the first one was just horrendous.
@@Leprutz While I agree about Raid 2, the first still has amazing action for most of the runtime
Nice review, The Raid: Redemption is a great movie.
The Raid 2 is (arguably) the best martial arts movie ever made and usually I would say/write something like "I envy you for being able to watch the movie for the first time" to someone who hasn't watched it yet. But watching that movie is not just breathtaking the 1st time, it stays breathtaking even after many many viewings. It's an incredible achievement and I'm looking forward to the review!
I prefer the first Raid, it is just more memorable to me. But I don't have the best eye for martial arts. What makes the second one stick out more for you?
One of the absolute best action films ever made. Always fun to watch with groups.
The first time I saw it my jaw was on the floor. The action was so intense I could barely handle that shit. Didnt think they could do the same thing on part II. I was wrong. I was sooo wrong....
DUDE DUDE DUDE, THIS FILM IS AN INSTANT CLASSIC!!!!
Also check out The Night Comes For Us when you get a chance
The Raid was one movie I should’ve experienced in the theater! Glad I made up for it when Raid 2 came out!
There's something sick about watching an ultra-violent film with other people. I love it.
Eddie Vedder, thanks for your music! Elderly Woman Behind A Counter In A Small Town is a classic
@@ThumbBros_RunAndPun LOL. That's a different Eddie. But I agree, the song is a classic. I love of their songs.
same here!
I watched the Raid II in theaters with I think 4? of my friends. We were the only ones in that screening and it was one of the best movie experiences ever.
“The raid 2” makes the raid redemption look slow! that’s how good it is see the raid 2
No
You are absolutely correct. I loved the raid redemption, but raid 2 was on another level
Yes and no. I prefer the raid 2 over the first but some of my friends didn't like the focus on story in the sequel because they liked how direct the first movie was. I think the story is great in the sequel and gives great purpose to why Rama is fighting for his life. There's some genuinely well written moments in the sequel that I really appreciated but the fight scenes are where the sequel is better imo.
Agreed
What disappoints me about the Raid 2 is the lack of gun battles.
jeremy jahns calling an indonesian movie awesometacular... MY LIFE IS COMPLETE
Eh indonesia
Eh Indonesia , ok
Becareful, some insecure idiots might attack you..
@@silentwaterfall1552 what why
🇮🇩🇮🇩🇮🇩
If you want more Iko Uwais and intense action, The Night Come For Us is many times more violent and bloody. Gareth Evans was also involved in the screenplay and it's on Netflix.
That women fight,so hardcore,I never saw women fight like that in any movie
But Iko is a villain in this one though. However, the movie is still one of the best. I also like to see a review on this one.
*sees “raid” in the title *
*raid:shadows legends flashbacks play in my head *
Edit: wow thanks for the likes guys
😂
Anyone who support that game shouldn't be support by youtube viewers.
One of the best things about this movie is that they clearly establish how evil and dangerous the bad guys are. For example, just before the corridor fight scene we see those guys torturing a dude. Another example is that they clearly established how much of a threat Mad Dog is. They are not just some random generic goons we see in every other action movie. We actually feel tense when Rama encounters them and we fear for his life. I love the John Wick movies but they don't have this feeling
mad dog the greget
I feel you are misinterpreting the John Wick movies. It's like the Doom franchise. The main character is an unstoppable machine and we as the audience wanna see him stylistically and brutally murder some people like the Doom Guy.
The Raid is different than that and that's fine. Both franchises are good at what they do...
“The Man from Nowhere”(2010), “A Bittersweet Life”(2005), and “The Villianess”(2017). All movies from South Korea & great 👍🏼
Even though Jeremy is older than I am, I feel like a proud dad right now.
"It's. About. Damned. Time." - a common phrase quietly uttered by every parent / friend / significant other when someone *finally* listens to common sense.
I was coming to the comments with that exact phase - thanks for saving me the effort!
@@portland-182 Same.
The Raid 3: Shadow legends
I wish
More like - The Raid 3: Gangs Of London.
If you've not seen that show, check it out, it's AMAZING!
@@bruce_leon1044 he was making a joke based on the mobile game that all the youtubers advertise.
Bruuuuh.... The budget gonna be very high
If you liked Raid:Redemption, I’m going to love your reaction to Raid 2. That kitchen fight scene remains one of my favorite fight scenes. Ever. EVER!!!
Who also thought this the moment they saw the title, “About time!!”. Great video though Jeremy!
Nope! I thought "Didn't he do this already? No! Alright then."
Facts
From Jeremy's review of John Wick
"I"ve never seen The Raid. Have you seen The Butter Cream Gang? I've seen that."
Congrats on finally getting around to watching The Raid... after the Butter Cream Gang.
I don't mean to over-hype it, but the second one is even better! More story, and bigger action-pieces
I like the first one more, but having 2 great movies with some variance in opinion is definitely a good thing.
We Loved it. That's why we asked u to review years ago. Lol. I remember when ur Dread review came out I was like he needs to see Raid...
There is a scene in The Raid 2 that after seeing it you have to see how they filmed it. In a car chase the camera starts on the outside of one side of the car, goes in a window then goes out the other side of the car.....with no cuts. It was actually pretty cool how they filmed it.
It's because of THAT scene that I viewed a lot of the car chase in 'Extraction' in terms of attempting to figure out how they filmed it. Meanwhile, I was wrong and the director was strapped to the hood of a car!
@@juggalochef2399 Surely you mean the _cinematographer_ or a _cameraman_ was there? - the director usually sits somewhere off to the side, watching their monitor.
juggalochef2399 the car scene in extraction was really well done man.
GenMVeers No he both directed and shot Extraction.
Extraction perfected it.
Gotta love the 'Pressure Cooker trilogy' for a manly day in.
The Raid, Dredd and Die Hard.
Dredd is so underrated
Since you liked this and Parasite I would recommend:
Oldboy
I Saw The Devil
The Man From Nowhere
The Villainess
Train to Busan
The Witch: Part 1. The Subversion
I came here to recommend Oldboy
Yes... yes.... I saw the devil is also on of my favourite!
Don't forget The Handmaiden! That is, in my opinion, the best film ever made. I'm fucking obsessed with it since I saw it four weeks ago.
Also Joint Security Area, which is by the same director.
@@Werkvuur handmaiden is not my favourite but definitely amazing. Certain scenes are also rather appealing
Hunter Ever seen Triple Threat? It’s pretty decent too. I thought the Raid was on Netflix but I can’t find it. Where do you watch these movies? Or do you own them?
That fight at the end is especially fantastic because if you described it as a two on one to someone who hasn't seen the movie, they might think that Rama has to fight two people himself. It's rare that it's actually the good guys having to team up on a baddie who's so badass he's still kicking the crap out of them. It makes the last fight really tense.
The Raid 1 & 2 are amazing and I absolutely reccomend The Night Comes For Us on Netflix if you loved The Raid.
If you love this, I recommend the 90s action flick “Hard Boiled” directed by John Woo
John Woo is great as a director
Another great movie
You're gonna love The Raid 2, it's The Godfather Pt II of this series.
Yeah, in the same way that no other movies were made after them in that series.
because there is no Godfather III. Can you imagine if they did one? Why would they? hahaha
Rekt Lord Onegaminus Exactly! I totally agree
'The Man From Nowhere' - excellent Korean action movie
Linjie Hua I think I watched that a couple of years ago.
Boooooring
YES
indonesian action movie
Great movie. Also love that final fight scene... Awesome.
This is on my "Every human should see this before they die" list. The second one too 🤙🏾
The Raid: Redemption (2011)
Dredd (2012)
They were both written and filmed at about the same time but yeah, Raid still came first. This bothered me
@@Book_Of_Essence why would something so trivial bother you? 🤔
Dredd was technically filmed a year before The Raid, but post-production took longer for obvious reasons. Also, both films are basically the same as Die Hard, so that whole argument is useless.
from what I've read they were written around the same time but the raid was rushed to production. but even though they're both a bit similar...maybe a lot similar, they're both awesome.
@@xxmunkiexx wait... Maybe I'm missing something. Is there some kind of consensus I'm not aware of that Dredd is a better time than The Raid? Oh shit... It's time to make another Reddit post!
"The Man From Nowhere" great Action, Great Story.
I second this haaard. Soo good
sweet been looking for a movie to watch tonight TY
Good movie yes
The Man from Nowhere was friggin AWESOME. Perfect pacing, mood, tension. And some of the best camera work ever. There's one scene where we follow a guy as he runs down a hallway and jumps out a window to land on the street - and the camera follows him out! Amazing.
Gotta love the knife fight...
DUDE!!!!! YOU JUST DIDN'T"T KNOW!!!!! I AM SURPRISED YOU JUST SAW IT!!!! Glad you enjoyed it!!!
This movie is one of my favorites. Specially when you know the budget they worked with and the music was made by Mike Shinoda from LINKIN PARK
The door death is one of my favorite kills in any action film ever. Brutal yet hilarious.
Yeah that ones like "GEEZ! Did they just kill a stuntman?!"
When Jeremy's talking about laughing at a fatal blow, that scene is what came to my mind.
You talking about when the door is like split in half then he drops a dudes neck on top of the split wood?
@@Enda680 that one, yes
EndaTheIrishGuy Why yes. Yes I am.
The Raid is hands down, one of my favorite movies.
Ong Bak series is definitely worth watching. The 2nd is my favorite. Korean film New World is good. Yamada: Samurai of Ayothaya might be based on true events. It should be on yt and in hd. 13 Assassins is a good one too, and also is sort of based on true events. From what I remember Siam Yuth Dawn of the Kingdom has some really great fights in it as well.
Man I cannot overstate how epic this action was when this came out in a pre- Dredd or John Wick world. Sooooo good.
Watch “Merantau”, “headshot”, & “the Night comes for us”
I haven't seen Merantau, but I've seen the other two. The Night comes for us is amazing, but headshot's story is just abysmally bad. The action is great, but the story turned me off to it.
I fount merantau to be horrible. The other ones i liked
Triple threat was pretty good too
Don't forget Beyond Skylilne and Wu Assassins
Watch "Catatan si Boy"
Yo I saw the thumbnail and was like “he’s never seen this?”
Seriously this is one of the best fighting movies ever. Please review “Coherence” and “Triangle.” I’d love to see your thoughts on those movies.
I got to the bit with the hole in the floor and couldn't be arsed with it.
Triangle is an absolute mind f*ck masterpiece
@@ricksanchez8584 completely blew my mind when I first saw it. Have you seen Coherence?
@@FlyBoyKhi I haven't but I'm gonna watch it today
@@ricksanchez8584 Let me know what you think!
The dude's never seen The Raid until now?? Oh, man.... just wail til you see The Raid 2, Jeremy. It's 5 times BETTER than the first one!!! (in my opinion, at least)
ragingfiip could i watch the 2nd one first? Would it still make sense? My girl never watches these movies so i only have one chance lol
@@mikee2zz858 LoL, I mean... I guess you could. If your girlfriend doesn't like violent movies, though, she's gonna HATE it, lol... good luck!
Action wise is definitely Raid 2 but for me emotional and simplicity wise for me is the first one
Agreed!
Michael Edington watch the first. The sequel takes place immediately after
The Raid and it’s sequel are both two of the very few movies out there which is just impossible to overhype.
My God, I waited sooooo long for this review. Most of my comments I left for you over the years was for you to watch this movie. I even was willing to send you a copy. This made my Coronapocalypse! Finally! Finally! I am in tears! Dammit Jeremy, finally!!!!!
I’ve been waiting YEARS for Jeremy to watch this film, now I’m happy. Now you have seen the appetiser, prepare for the main course in the next film. And hoho, what a main course it is!
I’m from Indonesia so I am so glad that we had Raid 1 & 2. Makes me proud that Gareth Evans represent my country this well and made such..... fucking brilliant films that I actually watch 100 times by now. Shame that there probably won’t be a 3 from what the director said but hey, at least Mad Dog and the Raid 2 Kerambit final boss is in John Wick 3 throwing down with Neo! :D
Jeremy, now you need to watch The Raid 2. I was physically exhausted after watching that movie... you know, in a good way.
Edit: I hit play again after posting, and you immediately said you bought the 2 pack and will give us a review of The Raid 2. Remind me next time to finish your video before commenting.
Gareth Evans did a great suspense/horror film as well in my opinion. Apostle is underrated! It's on Netflix!
"Thorwick" I actually lol at that one
I first saw this movie years ago when it first came out without ANY hype. I was blown away and went and brought the blu-ray immediately. It was best in original language with subtitles.The final 2 on 1 fight in Captain America:Civil War looks awfully familiar to the final fight in The Raid. First time I saw Civil War I thought, "Wait a sec, they stole that fight scene from The Raid". This movie is just plain amazing.
"we have enough raids"
*youtubers:* ._.
youtubers: You're right Jeremy but what about a raid that has legends and is in shadows?"
I honestly can't believe you hadn't seen this movie, this is one of the best action movies ever made