50 Greatest Action Movies Of All Time

29. The Raid 2 (2014)

Crank 2
Sony Pictures Classics

It would have been too easy for Gareth Edwards to replicate the winning formula of the original when it came to making The Raid 2. Instead, the Welsh director aims to create The Godfather of martial arts movies and while he doesn't quite pull it off, he comes admirably close.

The story picks up moments after the first movie finishes, and plays out over years, weaving in a hefty amount of world-building and plot points in the process. However, when it comes to the action Edwards again shows himself to be one of the best in the business; from Baseball Bat Man and Hammer Girl to an insane car chase/fight scene, The Raid 2's set-pieces are bigger, bolder and more inventive than its predecessor.

Contributor

I don't do social media, so like or follow me in person but please maintain a safe distance or the authorities will be notified. Don't snap me though, I'll probably break. I was once labelled a misogynist on this very site in a twenty paragraph-long rant for daring to speak ill of the Twilight franchise. I stand by what I said, it's crap.