I too haven't seen the first one
also the sequel surpasses even the highest expectations
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Originally posted by Kazenji
Been reading Hollywood is planning on remaking the first movie.
Saw this tonight. A few early action sequences but a slow builder. 2 and a half hours couldn't be filled entirely with action so they built a solid story in the 1st half. Brilliantly shot with great cinematography. Once the action starts it's unrelenting, intense and brutal. Tons of influences worn on its sleeve proudly. Kill Bill, Old Boy, Casino. Even the game Sleeping Dogs. A must see. Puts western cinema action to shame. My only criticism is the car chase was relatively poor. Top drawer stuff in every other aspect. 9/10
Well this flick has finally made it to the states and I have to say: Holy ****ing shit this was awesome. A bit on the long side but awesome. They definitely took this fights up a notch. And here I was on the verge of complementing "Winter Soldier" on its fight choreography. Yeah Raid 2 beats that in spades.
If only other Western directors could get this level of fighting in their flicks.