Where the first film contented itself with the sense of a larger threat, a deeper conspiracy, a broader web, of which Rama was systematically ripping through the centre, Gareth Evans’ sequel at times seems barely Rama’s story at all. In The Raid 2 the web of intrigue is spread so much wider. The trouble is 2011’s The Raid: Redemption was an instant action classic a pulsating mix of martial arts and Western action sensibilities which rocketed along for 90 minutes of peerless, visceral violence and was content to tell Rama’s story in isolation of any extensive world-building. Is it worth your time? Absolutely, unless of course you’re of a nervous or squeamish disposition, in which case it’s probably best avoided. So, does The Raid 2 better its predecessor? Of course not. ![]() ![]() The Raid 2: Berandal seems to subscribe to the “bigger is better” school of thought that hamstrings as many sequels as it helps.
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