

The main fights were planned, choreographed, and designed for months.
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Iko Uwais and the other fighters had to learn how to control their speed and strength so that it would look real on the camera. Furthermore, all the punches and kicks to the body of the actors were real. For instance, Iko Uwais had trained together with the other fighters for 6 months, so that they would meet every day and build that mutual trust before shooting the fight scenes. The Raid 2 is an example of complete commitment to the art of action filmmaking. Watch the trailer below:Ī total dedication to the art of action filmmaking Like Evans’ previous films Merantau and The Raid, the fight scenes showcase the Indonesian fighting style of Pencak Silat. In the story, special forces officer Rama (Iko Uwais) is sent undercover to expose the corrupt police officials colluding with the crime families of Jakarta’s criminal underworld. The Raid 2 was released in the United States and Canada by Sony Pictures Classics in March 2014. The Raid 2 is a 2014 Indonesian action crime film written, directed, and edited by the Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans. The Raid 2: In case you haven’t heard of it Picture: Unknown credit (contact us for the credit).

Director Gareth Evans with the two cinematographers – Matt Flannery, and Dimas Imam Subhono.

Thus, it is worth this tribute from us, and from the filmmaking community. Although the film is not new (2014) it constitutes an outstanding reference for those who shoot real action. The Indonesian action masterpiece, The Raid 2, can be easily defined as an important landmark for action cinematography, by inventing new methods for shooting martial arts and car chases.
