CHICAGO – Patrick McDonald of HollywoodChicago.com audio review for the doc series “Charlie Hustle & the Matter of Pete Rose,” about the rise and bitter fall of the major league legend, the MLB’s all-time hits leader, only to be banned from the sport because of gambling. Streaming on MAX and on HBO since July 24th.
The Raid: Redemption
Film Review: ‘The Raid 2’ is Must-See for Martial Arts Action Fans
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 4, 2014 - 8:42pmCHICAGO – Two years ago, the Indonesian film, “The Raid: Redemption”, smacked action movie fans upside the head. To briefly sum it up, it was nuts. The straight-forward plot took a backseat to some amazing stunt work, an insane amount of creative choreography and in-your-face violence. There’s no need to worry about the sequel, “The Raid 2,” not living up to the original.
Interview: Director Gareth Evans, Actor Iko Uwais of ‘The Raid 2’
Submitted by PatrickMcD on April 3, 2014 - 9:11pmCHICAGO – In 2011, a new kind of martial arts film hit the screens, and wowed audiences with outrageous fight scenes, stunts and violence. “The Raid: Redemption” put Welsh filmmaker Gareth Evans – working from Indonesia – on the map, and he is back with fight choreographer and lead actor Iko Uwais in “The Raid 2.”
Blu-ray Review: ‘The Raid: Redemption’ Will Rock Action Fans For Years
Submitted by BrianTT on August 27, 2012 - 4:19pmCHICAGO – I love “The Raid: Redemption.” It is high octane, high speed, high power, high satisfaction action. And it’s the kind of film that I can guarantee you will be passed along with hushed reverence for years. With an ingenuity of action choreography and unmatched execution, this is one of those adrenalized flicks that works across generations, demographics, and countries of origin.
Film Review: Fantastic, Visceral ‘The Raid: Redemption’ Beats Up Hollywood Action Movies
Submitted by BrianTT on March 23, 2012 - 9:59am Rating: 4.5/5.0 |
CHICAGO – Gareth Evans’ “The Raid: Redemption” is a powerhouse kick to the gut of bored action movie fans. And the face. And the kneecap. And the balls. It’s an aggressive, adrenaline-fueled success in so many ways that it might make you like recent Hollywood action films less than you remembered. They weren’t this powerful, super-charged, or generally remarkable. For its target audience, I find it impossible to believe that “The Raid” won’t connect. In other words, if you like martial arts action movies, you have a new must-see.
Interview: Gareth Evans Stages Incredible ‘The Raid: Redemption’
Submitted by BrianTT on March 22, 2012 - 2:30pmCHICAGO – For a lot of action movie fans, “The Raid: Redemption” is going to be their favorite genre flick in years. It’s an incredibly accomplished martial arts film that feels like something inspired equally by John Carpenter and Jackie Chan. We’ll be back with a full rave review tomorrow but check out this interview with its soon-to-be-famous writer/director, Gareth Evans, as he details the incredible history of the movie, its most difficult stunts, and its inspirations.
