A police team enters an apartment block controlled by a crime boss and has to fight its way out. The Raid was released in 2012.
It is lean, physical and almost impossibly propulsive.
What makes The Raid a strong choice tonight is not simply the premise, but the way it gives that premise room to gather force. It rewards an uninterrupted watch, when its tone and rhythm can do their work.
Choose it when you want a film with a clear point of view rather than something to half-watch. Save it now, then come back to PLOT with the scene, performance or feeling that stays with you.
