
Reviews — The Raid
Audience write-ups from TMDB
CinemaSerf
Within Jakarta, a group of criminals effectively controls a neighborhood where they operate without restraint. “Tama” (Ray Sahetapy) leads them, acting as he wishes with a sizable force ready to defend him when the police attempt to shut down his operation. Despite being a heavily armed SWAT team, it quickly becomes clear that they are at a disadvantage in numbers and weaponry, and their superior hadn't informed them…
Gimly
Even though it came out relatively early on, _The Raid_ stands out as one of the most groundbreaking action films in recent years—and we’re nearing the end of that period. Iko Uwais demonstrates a clear aptitude for this kind of physical performance, and apart from some unsteady camera work at the beginning, you can really see him (along with the other actors) carrying out their stunts, something that many Hollywood …
Andres Gomez
The story, conversations, and acting were just really bad. However, if what you want is a film full of fight scenes choreographed like dance numbers, then this might be the one you're after.


