the-raid-redemption Director: Gareth Evans Writer: Gareth Evans Cast: Iko Uwais, Joe Taslim, Ray Sahetapy, Yayan Ruhian, Anada George, Donny Alamsya The Raid: Redemption is one of, if not the, greatest action movies of all time. Hand to hand martial arts fights combine the physicality of Ong-Bak with impeccable editing that makes these bouts seem real. Having two of the fight choreographers as the stars probably helps, but every segment is astounding. The set-up of a police raid on a tenement building owned and operated by a gang is familiar—speaking of which, watch Dredd—but it supplies the scenario for the endless stream of bodies for Rama (Iko Uwais) and co. to cut down on their trek to the top. The climactic two vs one showdown at the end marks another, near unparalleled, action sequence Uwais aided in setting up and starring in. Mike Shinoda’s electronic soundtrack enhances the live-action anime tone, and is a welcomed addition to the international release of the film. Nightingale https://bit.ly/49oHubg