“The Raid: Redemption” (2012) – Indonesian Martial Art/ Action

The Raid 2: Berandal (2014) continues Rama's story, expanding the scope from a single building to the entire criminal underworld of Jakarta. The sequel runs and features even more ambitious action sequences, including a legendary car chase and a kitchen fight that has become iconic among action enthusiasts.

One viewer explained their preference simply: "We listen to the original Indonesian sound and read the captions because the dubbed voices do not come close to the actors and actresses passion and believability". Another remarked that the original Indonesian track is "paradoxically a lot more intense" than the remix, which they found "downright strange and even boring".

While the film’s jaw-dropping Silat choreography, claustrophobic cinematography, and relentless pacing earned it universal acclaim, international audiences often face a critical choice when watching it: English dubbing or the original Indonesian audio track?

📌 Avoid "English Dubbed" versions if you want to hear the actors' real performances and the impact of the Silat-based fight sequences.

Dubbing an action-heavy film like The Raid: Redemption introduces severe cinematic limitations.