The story is derivative and frankly uninspiring, but the action is inventive and captivating in a way that a lot of action movies around this time wouldn’t dare come close to approaching.
In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta. No where near as good, but without this movie there is likely no The Raid.
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google privacy policy and terms of service apply. team becomes trapped in a tenement run by a ruthless mobster and his army of killers and thugs. Strength of the movie are the cool fight choreographies. continua» , , , , Azione, durata 134 min. Etwas weniger bekannt ist aber vielleicht, dass alle gemeinsam auch schon vorher an einem Martial-Arts-Film beteiligt waren. Some of the bad acting and dialogue especially from the two white guys really bothered me and I couldn't help but notice the cheap looking set pieces at times.
The budget is lower but the energy is here, and Evans crafts some memorably imagery that evolve into the fight sequences effortlessly, plus it is all supported by an excellent Indonesia meets Nine Inch Nails score that I love. ".
Taking on a highly predictable storyline so he can pay more attention to his true talents, Merantau is nothing special in its narrative department. Ito, a gangland enforcer, caught amidst a treacherous and violent insurrection within his Triad crime family upon his return home from a stint abroad.
The fight scenes kick ass and it shows that writer/director Gareth Evans already had a damn good idea of what he was doing with these types of films, and only built upon and improved it more and more with with The Raid(s). This journey is known as merantau." The Kidnappers Foil was an American short film. IMDb Maybe it's the choreography, maybe it's him, who knows, but more variety wouldn't hurt! After a series of setbacks leave Yuda homeless and uncertain about his new future, a chance encounter results in him defending the orphaned Astri from becoming the latest victim of a European human trafficking ring led by the wildly psychotic, Ratger and his right-hand man Lars. Maybe it's the choreography, maybe it's him, who knows, but more variety wouldn't hurt! Fight Choreography - 79/100 | Iko Uwais always has the same stances and moves in this movie. ", "The Helen Reddy story and the song that inspired a revolution", 'Shithouse' Interviews with Cooper Raiff & Jay Duplass. Stunts - 85/100 | A few CGI-assisted stunts here and there, but Gareth Evans shows once again why he's one of the best action directors working today. With Ratger injured in the mêlée and seeking both his "merchandise" and bloody retribution, Yuda's introduction to this bustling city is a baptism of fire as he is forced to go on the run with Astri and her younger brother Adit as all the pimps and gangsters that inhabit the night hound the streets chasing their every step. The fight scenes kick ass and it shows that writer/director Gareth Evans already had a damn good idea of what he was doing with these types of films, and only built upon and improved it more and more with with The Raid(s). Iko Uwais Chika Jessica Christine Hakim Mads Koudal Yusuf Aulia Alex Abbad Yayan Ruhian Laurent Buson Ratna Galih Donny Alamsyah, Merantau Meister des Silat, Merantau Warrior, 106 mins Cast. Like, mozzarella sticks are pretty dope, but less so after you've had a steak and ice cream sundae. Merantau - Un film di Gareth Evans. TMDb I'm positive I say this about every action star, and it's one of those things I'm so pleased at myself because I think I sound clever every time I bring it up, but if you look at the action legends that become huge, often times you'll see they have a film that serves as the origin story for the characters they invariably play throughout their whole careers. With the help of a Thai-born Australian detective, Kham must take on all comers, including a gang led by an evil woman and her two deadly bodyguards.
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Liste der Besetung: Iko Uwais, Sisca Jessica, Christine Hakim u.v.m. Jonny is a great sleazy useless bad guy too. This is obviously a dry run for the future success of Evans and his collaborative efforts with The Raid cast members Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian, Ray Sahetapy whom appeared in both Merantau and The Raid : Redemption!
This is the Yakuza 5 to The Raid’s Yakuza 0. Watching an impossibly young and fresh-faced Iko Uwais throw down here, it's kind of jarring how fully-formed he seems to have emerged as an action star (him and Gareth Evans both-check the color compositions in those night-time shots, or use of red in the final sequence, and the way the camera slips up to overhead views of the action, everything is spatially contained, everything is clear, everything is impossibly fast). Watching an impossibly young and fresh-faced Iko Uwais throw down here, it's kind of jarring how fully-formed he seems to have emerged as an action star (him and Gareth Evans both-check the color compositions in those night-time shots, or use of red in the final sequence, and the way the camera slips up to overhead views of the action, everything is spatially contained, everything is clear, everything is impossibly fast).
Looking for some great streaming picks? Distinctly less bloodthirsty than either of The Raid films and his dabblings in the V/H/S franchise, Merantau has an old-school feel about it in its almost comic dispatching of henchmen.…, Merantau has the same great camera work and choreography as Evans later movies but it's nowhere near as good as The Raid or Raid 2.
Add the first question. Reliably, Evans' fight scenes are breathless and hopelessly exciting when they appear.
Reliably, Evans' fight scenes are breathless and hopelessly exciting when they appear. Don't @ me. Enter your location to see which Cast Iko Uwais Yuda Sisca Jessica Astri Mads Koudal Ratger Laurent "Lohan" Buson Yusuf Aulia Yayan Ruhian Alex Abbad Doni Alamsyah Christine Hakim Crew Gareth Evans Director, Screenwriter Aria Prayogi Composer (Music Score) Ario Sagantoro Producer Daiwanne Ralie Line Producer Fajar Yuskemal Tamin Composer (Music Score) G.H. A young fighter named Kham must go to Australia to retrieve his stolen elephant. Gareth Evans, Iko Uwais, Yayan Ruhian und Donny Alamsyah werden ja vor allem mit der beliebten Raid-Reihe, deren Filme sich als große und grandiose Genre-Hits herausstellten, in Verbindung gebracht. © Letterboxd Limited. The Raid's little brother, and though it's not nearly as innovative and brilliant as either of its big brothers, it does its job sufficiently well._________________________________________.
Definitely have seen this one before! In Gareth Evans' first foray into martial arts mayhem, he is a fledgling filmmaker with a raw, malleable talent.
Like, mozzarella sticks are pretty dope, but less so after you've had a steak and ice cream sundae. Watching Merantau after seeing The Raids 1 and 2 is like getting the appetizers after the main course and dessert.