In a world of green screens and weightless CGI, nonton The Raid 2 Berandal is a religious experience for action purists. It is brutal, long (2 hours 30 minutes), and unrelenting. But it respects your intelligence. The plot is a dense noir about loyalty and betrayal. The fights are ballets of violence.

If you have never seen it, stop reading this article. Open your streaming app. Turn the volume up. Press play.

Rating: 10/10 (Perfect for what it aims to do) Best paired with: Nasi goreng and a cold glass of es teh.

The first movie was a simple "survival horror" (trapped in a building). The Raid 2 is a "crime thriller."

Evans famously studied Bullitt and The French Connection for the film’s car chase. It is shot from inside the vehicles, with no digital backgrounds. The result is a visceral, claustrophobic chase through Jakarta traffic that ends in a moving train. It is a masterclass in practical effects.

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Go down the YouTube rabbit hole of The Raid 2 fight choreography breakdowns. You’ll appreciate it even more.

Sebutkan 2–3 adegan aksi tanpa merusak kejutan:

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