12-Year-Old Action Movie Scene Leaves Urban Warfare Expert in Awe: Must-Watch for Every Soldier
The Raid's action scenes receive high praise from an urban warfare expert, who wishes more soldiers could witness its accuracy Find out why this 12-year-old movie continues to impress with its realistic portrayal
Summary
Urban warfare expert John Spencer commends the precision of the close-quarters combat strategies depicted in "The Raid: Redemption."The movie effectively showcases the tactical approaches employed in combating within cramped urban environments or comparable scenarios, highlighting the significance of avoiding windows and employing mouse-holing techniques to stealthily navigate.
Spencer gives the film a nine out of ten for its accuracy, noting the valuable lessons it imparts on defense and the application of tactics in urban battles. Urban warfare specialist John Spencer critically examines the action sequences in The Raid: Redemption, commending the movie's realistic portrayal of close-quarters combat tactics. Directed by Gareth Evans and released in 2011, this Indonesian action film features Iko Uwais as a S.W.A.T. officer leading a team trapped in an apartment complex under the control of a merciless crime boss. The film garnered acclaim for its spectacular action sequences and intricately coordinated fight scenes.
In a recent video for Insider, Spencer, a retired US Army officer and urban warfare expert, delves into the true accuracy of The Raid: Redemption's close-quarters combat depiction. Spencer unveils, as seen in the clip above (starting at 4:27), that the action-packed movie surprisingly captures the authenticity of the tactics utilized when engaging in combat within a tenement or comparable scenario. Take a look at his comments below, where he rates the film's overall accuracy on a scale of ten, based on various clips from The Raid: Redemption.
I thoroughly enjoy this clip and I desire to present it to more soldiers in order to challenge their perspectives on buildings. When defending a house, it is advisable to eliminate the presence of stairways and doors, while also discarding furniture. However, the scene effectively emphasizes that these measures do not guarantee protection from bullets, as they can pass through wood, cloth, and other materials.
This clip conveys an important lesson that we instill in our soldiers, which is to avoid windows. It is recommended to crouch down and carefully maneuver around windows, as bullets could potentially pose a significant threat. We strongly advise soldiers to stay clear of windows in order to minimize the risk.
Why The Raid's Action Holds Up So Well
: The significance of this clip lies in the often overlooked military tactic known as mouse-holing. By creating discreet openings in walls and floors, soldiers can covertly navigate through urban battlefields without detection. Although I personally advocate for equipping soldiers with an axe or similar tools, alternative methods, such as explosives, sledgehammers, and axes, are commonly utilized to achieve this objective. These tactics are grounded in real-world strategies, making this clip deserving of a rating of nine.
Uwais establishes himself as a prominent figure in the action film industry through his impressive performance in The Raid: Redemption. The movie showcases his remarkable skills as his character, Rama, fearlessly confronts multiple adversaries simultaneously. The use of wide angles and longer takes enables viewers to witness Uwais' authentic action sequences. Uwais continues to make his mark in the genre by starring in various other action films such as The Raid 2 and The Night Comes for Us. Additionally, he is set to make an appearance in the highly anticipated film, The Expendables 4.
Evans' film, with its modest budget, effectively utilizes limited locations to create captivating fight scenes in hallways, apartments, and stairwells. The Raid: Redemption even evokes a video game atmosphere, as Rama progresses through different levels, engaging in increasingly intense and intricate battles.
While drawing inspiration from traditional martial arts cinema, The Raid: Redemption's style has also influenced American movies like the John Wick franchise. Evans further elevates the action in the sequel, The Raid 2, by introducing diverse and immersive settings throughout Jakarta, departing from the confined apartment backdrop. Despite its age, The Raid: Redemption's action sequences remain exceptionally gripping and impressively realistic in their tactical execution.
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