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The Raid 2 movie review: packed with classic visuals, but mindless (see pics)

Film: "The Raid 2"; Cast: Iko Uwais, Arifin Putra, Tio Pakusodewo and Alex Abbad Director: Gareth Evans; Rating: ** "The Raid 2" is an Indonesian martial arts action porn, treated in noir style. It takes off from

IANS Updated on: May 31, 2014 7:51 IST


What adds to the effect of the gruesome blood curdling carnage is the effective background score and prosthetic make-up that makes you squirm in your seat.
 
But what makes this entire viewing experience a farce is the director's careless eye for detailing. His action structure persists in lining up his goons and sending them in single file to be thrashed by the protagonist makes for amateur action choreography. Also in another sequence during the mayhem in Bangun's office when Bejo and his men barge in, Bangun's secretary is noticed seated calmly at her table, totally oblivious and unaffected by the action around.
 
Also the mismatched lip sync in the English dubbing can be a distraction initially.
 
Overall, this film is for those who are into mindless bloody gore and crazy action.
 
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