The Raid
Directed by Gareth EvansA S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.
- godzilladadApril 16, 2026This set the standard going forward. I know China, Korea and Japan been making action films, but something about this one for me. It looks raw, you can see every fight scene. I’m done with Hollywood stupid shaky cam and quick edits. Let me see the action! If the actor can do the fight scene, then hire someone who can act, but also takes fight choreography seriously.
- yves-carmineDecember 7, 2025There isn't much to say about The Raid besides how gripping and real the action felt. This is a definite recommendation for anyone who enjoys choreographed martial arts and visceral violence. The only issue with this film is how poorly the english dub was recorded, and truthfully that's likely though no fault of the actual film makers of The Raid.
- Liam WaltersNovember 22, 2025The Raid is an intensely entertaining film that keeps you on edge from start to finish. While it shares some of the relentless action energy found in John Wick, The Raid stands out as the original of its kind—and in my opinion, the stronger film. If you’ve never seen The Raid, it’s absolutely worth a watch.
- jackmeatNovember 10, 2025My quick rating - 7.5/10. (That was from when I watched this in Indonesian with subtitles. I now have a dubbed & uncut version that is eye-friendly, so I'll see if it changes). The story is quite simple. A corrupt police force is sent in to bust a paranoid crime lord's 30-story drug haven. I would love to say I noticed the differences in this uncut version, but I did watch it the first time about a decade ago, so there wasn't anything that jumped out at me. However, that didn't stop me from enjoying this exceptional action flick again. Highly recommended for anyone who enjoys the non-stop momentum of a flick. The martial arts scenes were choreographed to perfection, making all the fights visually a treat. I cannot single out any of the scenes or the actors since they are all top-notch. Both Iko Uwais and Joe Taslim went on from this to appear in quite a few solid flicks that I am sure you will recognize if you check their IMDB resumes. I'll keep it short since there are plenty of full-length reviews out there and just say it is a must-watch for sure. Rating didn't change.
- HakihikoSeptember 24, 2025Relentless Action, Simple Story "The Raid" is a raw, high-adrenaline action film that delivers exactly what it promises: nonstop, bone-crunching fights in a claustrophobic setting. The choreography is sharp, brutal, and incredibly inventive, showcasing martial arts sequences that leave a lasting impression. It’s intense, fast-paced, and never really gives you a chance to breathe. That said, the story is bare-bones and serves mostly as a setup for the action. While this works in keeping the momentum high, it doesn’t leave much room for emotional depth or character development. The film’s strength lies entirely in its physicality and execution, not in its narrative layers. Still, "The Raid" is undeniably entertaining if you’re in it for the action alone. It’s a thrilling showcase of skill and style, even if it lacks the storytelling weight to elevate it further.
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The Raid Trivia
The Raid was released on September 8, 2011.
The Raid was directed by Gareth Evans.
The Raid has a runtime of 1h 40m.
The Raid was produced by Ario Sagantoro.
A S.W.A.T. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs.
The key characters in The Raid are Rama (Iko Uwais), Jaka (Joe Taslim), Andi (Donny Alamsyah).
The Raid is rated R.
The Raid is an Action, Thriller, Crime film.
The Raid has an audience rating of 8.7 out of 10.
The Raid had a budget of $1.1M.
The Raid has made $9.1M at the box office.