Action films have been lacking a certain something as of late. They’ve lost that edge, that Van Damme right bicep that adorns his movie posters, that feeling of wanting to imitate the dangerous lunacy that you see on the screen. But in 2012, one movie gave the genre the kick to the face that it needed.
That film was The Raid: Redemption, a low budget Indonesian action flick that packed more action than was scientifically possible into its 100 minute running time. This was a movie that ended sentences with exclamation points made from flying arm bars and knee to the face takedowns. So naturally, it needs a US remake. From an Expendable director.
Patrick Hughes will be sending a team of cops into a dilapidated building filled with gangsters in his English remake of Dredd 3D The Raid, once he wraps up on his current projects according to The Wrap. Hughes is currently working on the third Expendables movie, which will see Sly Stallone and his primary cast reunite for another bout of constantly running out of ammo and 30 second cameos from the past.
Brad “Out of the furnace” Ingelsby will write the script for this remake, which will retell the story of the first film. Meanwhile, Raid originale director Gareth Edwards is busy wrapping up work on the sequel to the original movie, The Raid 2: Berandal, which most critics are already claiming to be the best action movie ever made. I do not envy Hughes right now, and the size kickass shoes that he has to fill for this remake.
Last Updated: February 21, 2014
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 13:07
The first one was crazy. I was surprised i never heard of this movie before so i watched it a month ago. CRAZY movie. The way its directed is so on your toes. Its a suicide mission just taken to another level. The nice part of the movie is that it doesnt rely on massive CGI effects etc etc and looks a lot more realistic where fights are concerned and setting.
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 13:30
I caught this back in 2012 and totally freaked out. Started messaging all my mates telling them to watch it and they all went apeshit for it as well. Great action film, can’t wait for the sequel.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:33
Me too. I watched it on a whim actually, before I get back into my movie mode. Damn it I was blown away! Now Merica need to do it?! WTF for? Oh, cus ‘subtitles’?
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 13:33
Yeah, some things are just better left alone.
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 13:46
Hollywood loves copying foreign countries movies. Look at the movie OLDBOY. Was released in 2013. Watched it and i was quite impressed with this movie. Then i find out that it was a re-imagining of the Korean version OLDBOY. So i watched the Korean original one and was blown even more away. The acting and the atmosphere was on a whole other level. Hollywoods one instantly looked very watered down.
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 13:47
There is one scene i wont forget when they run into that one apartment and hide behind that drywall and the one guy stabs the wall with his machete.. That was intense.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:49
Ya, and it actually cuts his cheek.
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 13:55
Yes thats what makes this movie so hectic. The gun fights etc etc looks so real. Another scene i cant forget is when the one guy fights that malaysian fighter and dies. I didnt expect him to die but he did and the way he dies while he was being choked with that music was just cold. gave me chills.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:57
Yeah. That was INTENSE. I mean really, really intense.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:32
Everything you said.
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:32
WHHHHHHHHHHAAAAAAAAAATTTTTTTTTTT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 13:32
So Hollywood gets an (E)xpendable director to helm and American version of one of the greatest action films of all time… no surprise and it’s probably gonna be shite. As you correctly point out Darryn, huge shoes to fill. Oldboy was terrible and I can see this going the same way.
EDIT: the Oldboy remake
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:40
Do not mention Spike Lee’s abomination! Shut your whore mouth!
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 13:46
LOL! BITCH!! It’s out there…
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:48
NOOOOO! I will not watch it, NEVA! They are also trying to destroy Ice Piercer this way 🙁
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 13:49
Ice Piercer, haven’t seen that, worth it?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 13:54
Not out yet, but looks amazing. Check it http://www.themovies.co.za/2014/01/09/its-time-to-train-your-brain-with-this-new-trailer-from-snowpiecer/
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 14:06
Ah, Harvey Weinstein. Reminds me of an episode in Entourage where James Cameron looks at him (the actor portraying) and says “Fucking Harvey.”
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 14:09
Yes. I remember that! Hahaha. I still cannot find the original Ice Piercer on… Erm… Netflix? 0-O It’s already out but where?!
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 14:11
I didn’t get any hits when I googled it either. You sure it’s a remake or just a Korean film made for everyone?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 14:15
I think it was shown at the Sundance Film Festival. It isn’t a remake, it’s new, but the American Producer wants to make it MERICAN friendly…
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 13:54
The original Korean one of OLDBOY is brilliant though. Have you seen it?
RinceandLeSIGH
February 21, 2014 at 14:03
Oh man YES. One of my favourite movies.
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 14:03
I have indeed, hence my comment on the remake, it was truly terrible in comparison, simply MEH on it’s own.
Skyblue
February 21, 2014 at 14:12
Btw, I hope you have watched I Saw The Devil as well. Great movie.
CypherGate
February 21, 2014 at 14:25
I actually never watched it yet. Gona look it up now and check it out tonight!