“The Raid” is renowned for its intense action and martial arts choreography. The collaboration between Gareth Evans and Iko Uwais created a visceral, high-energy film that has left a significant mark on the action genre. The plot, revolving around an elite squad’s mission to take down a powerful drug lord in a fortified high-rise, is both straightforward and incredibly effective in setting up relentless, pulse-pounding sequences.

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After its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), The Raid received positive reviews from critics. The name of the film was changed to The Raid: Redemption in the United States as distributor Sony Pictures Classics could not secure the rights to the title; it also allowed Evans to plan out future titles in the series.The US release of the film features a film score composed by Mike Shinoda and Joseph Trapanese. It was released in the United States on DVD and Blu-ray on 14 August 2012. A sequel, The Raid 2, was released in 2014. Both films showcase the traditional Indonesian martial art of pencak silat, with fight choreography led by Uwais and Yayan Ruhian. A third film was considered but Evans decided not to go forward with the project.