The Raid: Redemption Revew - A Must See For Action fans

@ReVamp: Go cry about it.

@k4tzm4n said:

@VinceNotVance said:

I just saw this last night, and this is probably one of the best action films I have ever seen. It's legitimately ruining other action movies for me, that's how good it is.

We're on the exact same page, man.

THAT good?

So, it this in cinemas or DVD?

@ReVamp: Cinemas.

@InnerVenom123: Yes. Did you read my review?

@k4tzm4n: No need to edit, it was explicit enough LOL. And no, he wouldn't. But this leads me onto my next question: Who wastes 20 bucks at a movie?

@k4tzm4n said:

@VinceNotVance said:

I just saw this last night, and this is probably one of the best action films I have ever seen. It's legitimately ruining other action movies for me, that's how good it is.

We're on the exact same page, man.

Yeah dude! I actually started watching District 13: Ultimatum last night (I enjoyed the first movie, never got around to watching the sequel) and all that was going through my head was "This movie's got some really cool parkour stunts & action scenes, but man, I really wanna go watch The Raid: Redemption again."

@ReVamp said:

@k4tzm4n: No need to edit, it was explicit enough LOL. And no, he wouldn't. But this leads me onto my next question: Who wastes 20 bucks at a movie?

First of all, what theater charges $20 for 1 non-3D ticket? I saw it in Times Square in New York City, the definition of a tourist trap, and even there my ticket was only $14.

As for the question, this movie is more than deserving of every penny for a ticket. I plan on seeing it at least two more times.

@k4tzm4n said:

@ReVamp said:

@k4tzm4n: No need to edit, it was explicit enough LOL. And no, he wouldn't. But this leads me onto my next question: Who wastes 20 bucks at a movie?

First of all, what theater charges $20 for 1 non-3D ticket? I saw it in Times Square in New York City, the definition of a tourist trap, and even there my ticket was only $14.

As for the question, this movie is more than deserving of every penny for a ticket. I plan on seeing it at least two more times.

You obviously didn't understand. *Points at 1st comment*

@VinceNotVance said:

@k4tzm4n said:

@VinceNotVance said:

I just saw this last night, and this is probably one of the best action films I have ever seen. It's legitimately ruining other action movies for me, that's how good it is.

We're on the exact same page, man.

Yeah dude! I actually started watching District 13: Ultimatum last night (I enjoyed the first movie, never got around to watching the sequel) and all that was going through my head was "This movie's got some really cool parkour stunts & action scenes, but man, I really wanna go watch The Raid: Redemption again."

It's so true, man. This movie has spoiled us. I told my gf the other day that the only flaw is that this movie isn't on a constant loop. Usually I'm very skeptical about praising a movie so much, but this absolutely lives up to the hype and then some. It's just such a ridiculously fun experience.

@ReVamp: Speaking of which............ it's posted.

*runs away*

Je ne sais pas quois tu parles mon ami.

@ReVamp: .... I don't know where you put it, my friend?

2 years of French in middle school and what do I remember? Squat. lol

@k4tzm4n said:

@ReVamp: .... I don't know where you put it, my friend?

2 years of French in middle school and what do I remember? Squat. lol

If that's supposed to be a translation, a more accurate portrayal of what I was trying to get across is "What the f@#$ is K4tz on about".

Yes, that was my attempt at translating your French jibber jabber.

I haven't heard of this movie but because of you and the trailer,I will watch it.

@TDK_1997: Happy to hear it, man.

Alright, it's now playing in waaaaaay more theaters. Is it near you? Has anyone else seen it?

Sweet mother of absolute jesus...

@Deranged Midget: Please tell me that's your reaction after seeing it, haha.

@k4tzm4n: That and:

@Deranged Midget: Hah! What score would you give the film?

I'll hopefully get to see it.

@k4tzm4n: For an action film? 10/10. For a film in general, a solid 7/10.

@Deranged Midget: Can you think of an action movie you enjoyed more than it? I honestly can't.

@k4tzm4n: I truly can't. To anyone reading this, we are not screwing around, The Raid is legitimately the best action film ever made.

@Deranged Midget said:

@k4tzm4n: I truly can't. To anyone reading this, we are not screwing around, The Raid is legitimately the best action film ever made.

QFT!

@texasdeathmatch Did you see it?

If anyone's interested & hasn't caught the film yet, The Raid: Redemption is expanding to 600+ theaters nationwide (I think it was only at a hundred or so previously) starting this weekend, so hopefully it'll be expanding in your area.

@texasdeathmatch: Remaking this is disgusting and totally unnecessary.

@texasdeathmatch: @k4tzm4n: Sony announced back in Nov 2011 (before the film premiered here in the U.S.) that they're going to remake the film for American audiences.

Completely unnecessary, yes, but you have to look at it from a business perspective. The thing about stuff like Girl with the Dragon Tattoo or Let the Right One In is that, believe it or not, a lot of people didn't even know that the original versions of those films existed, because they don't have Netflix or those films don't come out in local theaters. Also, unfortunately, a lot of people won't watch a film with subtitles in them, straight up. It's dumb, but that's the reason why the American Girl with the Dragon Tattoo made $100 million in the US alone, which was more than 5x what the original films made in America...combined. You want to market the film to the biggest audience possible; a remake for Western audiences is how you do that.

It'll be easy to ignore though. The remake won't tarnish our views of the awesome original film.

@VinceNotVance: I've known about it for awhile, but this is the first time the discussion has come up in this thread.

Completely unnecessary, yes, but you have to look at it from a business perspective

As a fan of the original and not an employee of Sony Picture Classics, I have the luxury of not giving a damn about the approach from their eyes and can happily live in the narrow mindset of "there's no way in hell it'll be as good and for me, there's no reason at all for this to exist." Just like everything else, I'll wait until the trailer to truly judge, but The Raid not only raised the bar, but I believe it uppercut it through the roof. Meeting that expectation (for fans of the first) and duplicating the superb quality is going to be a herculean feat (if not impossible).

Sadly, it's not that big in America (I've been trying desperately to spread the word of how great it is, and thankfully it's expanding more and more), so I can only hope the remake creates new fans, who in turn will actively seek out watching the original.

But hold up... Mark Wahlberg?!

It was way better than the Expendables

@cattlebattle: Way better indeed.

@texasdeathmatch: I'm sad to say I actually spent a few bucks to rent that once.

@k4tzm4n: haha that is incredibly unfortunate

@texasdeathmatch: :(

@texasdeathmatch said:

@k4tzm4n: ...this week, I swear I will, haha. Also, did anyone mention how they're doing an American remake with maybe Mark Wahlberg (barf)?

@cattlebattle said:

It was way better than the Expendables

It is indeed far better but Expendables was an entirely different film and it was simply a joy to see all those great action stars in one film.

@Deranged Midget: LOL!

So, anyone else see it?!

@k4tzm4n said:

@Deranged Midget: LOL!

So, anyone else see it?!

I DID! Again...

@Deranged Midget: I've only seen it once, but I'm going again with a different group of friends tomorrow! :D

How'd it hold up to a second viewing? Equally fun?

@k4tzm4n: Easily. Was still blown away the second time.

@Deranged Midget: Happy to hear it. I'll be seeing it tomorrow and odds are next week with another group.

Checking it out for the second time tonight :D

Seriously people, if you like action at all, do yourself a favor and see this one.

@Erik said:

I will see this just because of your opinion on it and nothing else!

@majestic99 said:

@Erik said:

I will see this just because of your opinion on it and nothing else!

Excellent!

@k4tzm4n:

No problem!

m99

Saw it a 3rd time today with a different group of friends.

Every bit as awesome.

Does it depress anyone else that this movie isn't getting a lot of attention, yet something like The Expendables 2 will blow up the box office?

Does it depress anyone else that this movie isn't getting a lot of attention, yet something like The Expendables 2 will blow up the box office?