SXSW: Is The Raid 2 Really The Godfather Part II Of Action Sequels?

Here’s how you can I tell I loved The Raid 2: Berandal. After multiple delays stretching numerous days at the South By Southwest Film Festival, Gareth Evans’ massively anticipated Indonesian sequel was relegated to a Midnight screening on a Monday evening. Because nothing starts on time at South By, the movie finally kicked off at 12:30 a.m. Because it runs nearly three full hours, it was after 3 a.m. when we all stumbled out into the streets, pummeled by the expanse of Evans’ story. And y...