We don’t need a “Raid” remake. We got a “Raid” remake. A really good one. It’s called DREDD.

I predict ‘The Raid’ remake is going to go down the same route as the once frequently mentioned Hollywood remake of John Woo’s ‘The Killer’. It always seems like it’s just about to get off the ground, before disappearing without a trace again.

You’re right about the whole throwback feel, and for me it’s not just this movie. I think Carnahan and Grillo are torch bearers for old school macho action that’s getting rarer these days. I hope they make more movies together.

That’s unfortunate as I found the movie to be consistently entertaining. I’m used to seeing Grillo play unsympathetic characters, so it was good to see him be more likable and layered.

He and Carnahan seem to have a good rapport with how often they’ve worked together. As far as I know, they’re still doing The Raid remake, but it won’t be under the original producers like before. They’re just taking the concept of a SWAT team trapped in a building full of maniacs and going from there.

The world is split into 2 types of people – those who dig the ‘Boss Level’ Frank Grillo, and those who dig the ‘Cosmic Sin’ Frank Grillo. You’ve made your stance clear. 🙂