The Raid & The Raid 2 in 4K UHD - Blu-ray Forum

TheSweetieMan · 02-15-2020, 04:21 PM

I was watching the first film last night on Blu-Ray--and it blew my mind how well all of the action has held up by today's standards, considering all of the filmmakers that have attempted to riff on Gareth Evans' style. Also, with the recent trailer for 'Gangs of London' (Evans' new series for Sky) I felt like revisiting all of his films again.

Both of 'The Raid' films still rank among my favorite action films ever, so I would really love to see them get the UHD treatment.

Especially since the standard blu for the first film, is riddled with banding and compression artifacts, and has not held up well in the visual department, unfortunately.

DJR662 · 02-15-2020, 04:31 PM

These are both absolutely two of the best action movies of the past decade. I really wish Evans would put everything he's currently working on on hold in order to do a third one.

TheSweetieMan · 02-15-2020, 08:02 PM

I'm not sure what he has lined up post-'Gangs of London'.

I remember he was being courted for 'Deathstroke' at one point, but I think that's collapsed since then.

I like what he's done after the Raid films, though. He really flexed his muscles with 'Apostle', and showed he can be as equally gifted a horror filmmaker as he is with action.

Geoff D · 02-16-2020, 01:32 AM

Always loved The Raid but the second one never clicked with me at all. It's still got some great action but all that pesky drama stuff was boring as hell. Need to give it a rewatch mind you.

And yeah, the US Blu of Raid 1 ain't great (doesn't help that the movie was shot on a potato) but the UK version was even worse for banding so I was glad to get the US one in the end.

DJR662 · 02-16-2020, 08:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Geoff D

Always loved The Raid but the second one never clicked with me at all. It's still got some great action but all that pesky drama stuff was boring as hell. Need to give it a rewatch mind you.

And yeah, the US Blu of Raid 1 ain't great (doesn't help that the movie was shot on a potato) but the UK version was even worse for banding so I was glad to get the US one in the end.

The US disc is the one to get because of the original audio track, for the sequel the UK disc is the one to get because it contains the unrated version.

You really should give The Raid 2 another chance. Personally, I love it as much as the original. The story, characters and the action all are excellent and the drama blends in perfectly, it really gives the movie that special something IMO.

Owsler · 05-03-2023, 08:45 PM

Anyone following Gareth Evans on Instagram? Sounds like he's working on a new colour grade. Looks great to me and if it means a 4K release, even better.

kristoffer · 05-04-2023, 04:34 AM

Sign me up.

Edit : Quite a regrade though.

midimoon · 08-15-2023, 05:31 PM

Here's a sneak peek of the grading work that Mr Evans posted to his Instagram back in May: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsI4hkfIrkG/

I've no idea how far along they are now, but The Raid 4K is a-coming, and I'll be picking it up on day 1!

dontpokethebear3893 · 09-20-2023, 12:06 AM

The Raid 4K REMASTER is playing on OCTOBER 7th at both @sitgesfestival (in attendance) and also @beyondfest !

"So excited to be able to screen this film finally looking how I’ve always wanted it to be!

More screenings to be announced when confirmed - also hope to be able to announce a 4K UHD release at some point (working on it)

Go physical media! ��"

https://www.instagram.com/p/CxQli47oUXD/

andreasy969 · 11-07-2023, 04:53 PM

"The Raid: Redemption" steelbook pre-order: https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-rai...n/043396635548

No release date yet.

THS · 11-07-2023, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andreasy969

"The Raid: Redemption" steelbook pre-order: https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-rai...n/043396635548

No release date yet.

Hell yes. Wonder if the sequel isn't too far behind..

02-15-2020, 04:21 PM	#1
TheSweetieMan Banned Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:515 Blu-ray collection:515	The Raid & The Raid 2 in 4K UHD I was watching the first film last night on Blu-Ray--and it blew my mind how well all of the action has held up by today's standards, considering all of the filmmakers that have attempted to riff on Gareth Evans' style. Also, with the recent trailer for 'Gangs of London' (Evans' new series for Sky) I felt like revisiting all of his films again. Both of 'The Raid' films still rank among my favorite action films ever, so I would really love to see them get the UHD treatment. Especially since the standard blu for the first film, is riddled with banding and compression artifacts, and has not held up well in the visual department, unfortunately.

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02-15-2020, 04:31 PM	#2
DJR662 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Feb 2009 Trading Score:30	These are both absolutely two of the best action movies of the past decade. I really wish Evans would put everything he's currently working on on hold in order to do a third one.

02-15-2020, 08:02 PM	#3
TheSweetieMan Banned Member since:Nov 2009 4K collection:515 Blu-ray collection:515	I'm not sure what he has lined up post-'Gangs of London'. I remember he was being courted for 'Deathstroke' at one point, but I think that's collapsed since then. I like what he's done after the Raid films, though. He really flexed his muscles with 'Apostle', and showed he can be as equally gifted a horror filmmaker as he is with action.

02-16-2020, 01:32 AM	#4
Geoff D Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Feb 2009 Location:Swanage, Engerland 4K collection:1348 Blu-ray collection:2525 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:33	Always loved The Raid but the second one never clicked with me at all. It's still got some great action but all that pesky drama stuff was boring as hell. Need to give it a rewatch mind you. And yeah, the US Blu of Raid 1 ain't great (doesn't help that the movie was shot on a potato) but the UK version was even worse for banding so I was glad to get the US one in the end.

05-03-2023, 08:45 PM	#6
Owsler Active Member Member since:Apr 2010	Anyone following Gareth Evans on Instagram? Sounds like he's working on a new colour grade. Looks great to me and if it means a 4K release, even better.

05-04-2023, 04:34 AM	#7
kristoffer Blu-ray Ninja Member since:May 2010 Location:Denmark	Sign me up. Edit : Quite a regrade though.

08-15-2023, 05:31 PM	#8
midimoon Junior Member Member since:Jul 2023 Location:Brighton, UK 4K collection:7 Blu-ray collection:36 DVD collection:188	Here's a sneak peek of the grading work that Mr Evans posted to his Instagram back in May: https://www.instagram.com/p/CsI4hkfIrkG/ I've no idea how far along they are now, but The Raid 4K is a-coming, and I'll be picking it up on day 1!

09-20-2023, 12:06 AM	#9
dontpokethebear3893 Active Member Member since:Jun 2017	The Raid 4K REMASTER is playing on OCTOBER 7th at both @sitgesfestival (in attendance) and also @beyondfest ! "So excited to be able to screen this film finally looking how I’ve always wanted it to be! More screenings to be announced when confirmed - also hope to be able to announce a 4K UHD release at some point (working on it) Go physical media! ��" https://www.instagram.com/p/CxQli47oUXD/

11-07-2023, 04:53 PM	#10
andreasy969 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Aug 2008 Trading Score:125	"The Raid: Redemption" steelbook pre-order: https://www.deepdiscount.com/the-rai...n/043396635548 No release date yet.

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