The Raid (2011)

[antmumford]

Originally Posted by Ranarchy

I live in California here in the states...and the nearest cinema showing it is an hour and a half drive

Ah that sucks, might be the same for me actually. It's about an hour and a half to London via train for me so I guess that'll be my best bet.
It's a shame that the best films never get the best attention form the cinemas.

[Almar@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by antmumford

Ah that sucks, might be the same for me actually. It's about an hour and a half to London via train for me so I guess that'll be my best bet.
It's a shame that the best films never get the best attention form the cinemas.

Ah now I'm pleased to say that The Raid will be playing on a ton of cinemas in the UK - multiplexes, the works - more details to follow - this is going to be the big mamma of action films this year.

[Sam@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by Ranarchy

I live in California here in the states...and the nearest cinema showing it is an hour and a half drive

I thought American's loved a road trip. Load up the 4X4 with Bud, crank up the Skynyrd, top down, open road....

[antmumford]

Originally Posted by Almar@Cult Labs

Ah now I'm pleased to say that The Raid will be playing on a ton of cinemas in the UK - multiplexes, the works - more details to follow - this is going to be the big mamma of action films this year.

Now that is what I like to hear, hopefully my local Cineworld will screen it then. I know Cineworld have got an advanced preview screening next weekend at one of their branches cos I saw the comp on facebook for tickets. I guess it's still early days but I'm just impatient as I want to see it like right now

[Sam@Cult Labs]

Originally Posted by antmumford

...I'm just impatient as I want to see it like right now

I can definitely confirm that you aren't the only one! People are rabid for this movie. Having seen it, I can also confirm that their hunger is well founded.

[Sam@Cult Labs]

But what am I trying to say with this scene? What's my motivation for pulling this guys head off and breaking his spine into fragments?

What's My Motivation? Kick Ass! - The Raid Official UK Hubsite - Cult Laboratories

[Sam@Cult Labs]

“While Merantau had some pacing issues, The Raid plays out so quickly and effortlessly that before you know it the credits will be rolling. A lot of movies throw around s**t like “non-stop action,” or as my buddy’s cousin used to say about Hard Target, “Nothing but action!”, but The Raid is literally that.” Silver Emulsion

Non-Stop Action - The Raid Official UK Hubsite - Cult Laboratories

[iluvdvds@Cult Labs]

Check out the audience's incredible reaction to IGN's early screening of The Raid here:

Screening Reaction - The Raid: Redemption Video - IGN

They absolutely loved it, to say the least!

[Sam@Cult Labs]

Iko Uwais: Badass of the Week - The Raid Official UK Hubsite - Cult Laboratories

[Sam@Cult Labs]

The Raid: how a Welsh director rocked the world of Asian action cinema - The Raid Official UK Hubsite - Cult Laboratories