The Raid: Redemption | Iko Uwais | Joe Taslim | Donny Alamsyah | Yayan Ruhian
The Raid: Redemption, directed by Gareth Evans, is a relentless martial arts thriller that redefines close-quarters combat. Iko Uwais stars as the determined Rama, joined by Joe Taslim’s steely Jaka, Donny Alamsyah’s loyal Andi, and Yayan Ruhian’s ferocious Mad Dog. A SWAT team storms a drug lord’s tower, facing deadly traps. The film delivers brutal action, exploring survival, loyalty, and honor, tied to your love for high-octane choreography.
Uwais’s agile Rama captivates, his hallway brawls—like a machete-fueled melee—electrifying, while Taslim’s gritty Jaka, Alamsyah’s brave Andi, and Ruhian’s savage Mad Dog add stakes. Evans’s claustrophobic visuals—grimy corridors, shadowy dens—and a pulsing score fuel the 101-minute runtime, with ferocious pacing. The action sequences, blending silat and bone-crunching stunts, thrill, grossing $9 million but earning cult status. Uwais, Taslim, Alamsyah, and Ruhian deliver a visceral, action-packed masterpiece, gripping martial arts fans.
The Raid: Redemption is a raw, star-driven onslaught, with its stars as its fighting heart.
Rating: 8.3/10