The Raid was a low-budget martial arts/action film from Indonesia that rocked the genres and gained worldwide attention.
But instead of playing it safe and replaying the original's formula, The Raid 2 goes for it all.
The first movie unfolds over a few hours. But the sequel? It's a two-and-a-half-hour epic undercover cop crime saga that unfolds over two years.
And not to worry. Writer/director Gareth Evans expanded the scope of the action as much as the story.
Stars and choreographers Iko Uwais and Yayan Ruhian return, along with the explosive Cecep Arif Rahman and more.
But does it all come together?
Listen to this episode as I explore where the movie shines, where it could have been improved, and what the legacy of this sequel is to the action and martial arts genres.
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