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All new Action ... All new Star ... All new Moves ... Heralded as the new Tony Jaa ... introducing Iko Uwais Yuda (Iko Uwais) leaves the comforts of his village behind to begin his Marantau , a time-honoured tradition, looking to make his way in the bustling city of Jakarta. After a chance encounter with Astri, Yuda saves her and her younger brother, Adit, from a dangerous trafficking ring and are the group is forced to go on the run. Yudi s introduction to the big city is a baptism of fire as every criminal in the city seedy underworld hounds their every step.
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I've been looking forward to this DVD for quite a while having seen the trailer back in 2009. I have to say this film doesn't disappoint delivering some very good action sequences plus a little more heart than the usual martial-arts film.
The beginning is slow as the characters are introduced as they prepare for the rites of passage journy called Merantau, the real name of the film by the way. It is something that when a young man of a certain age leaves home to make his own way in life. The lead character, Yudo, then heads for Jakarta to become a teacher of the Indonesian martial-arts form Silat.
Yudo, through means I shall not spoil, ends up helping a girl in distress (a young stripper named Astri -Sisca Jessica ) and tries to help her. At this point the martial-arts action begins featuring some very different and exciting skills from that talented lead Iko Uwais. I personally felt to begin with the martial-arts lacked power but it's as if as the movie progressed and Yudo, who didn't seem to want to hurt any one, gradually unleashes his talents. Leading to ever more increasingly thrilling displays of martial-arts, with ever more power. it is all Very exciting with a hightlight fight set in a lift!
Fortunately this film features a more grounded martial-arts display and seemingly different from the usual Chinese, Japanese and more recent Thai techniques, that works very well on screen.
While I would say the action is plentiful I would not call it completely action-packed. However I do feel the drama aspect which while not hugely time-consuming makes you care for the characters more. I found the film very satisfying from that point of view and as someone who highly enjoys his martial-arts action, it's a winning combination even if the story is not hugely original.
I'd definitely recommend this movie, without a single doubt, but if you're looking for something that little bit more hardcore try Broken Path starring Johnny Yong Bosch. Excellent. BUT don't pass this movie by.
I would also keep an eye out for the director and star of this film's new effort, probably not due until 2011, entitled Berandal. Any new film starring Iko Uwais is definitely worth keeping tabs on! He's a future star of the genre.
The beginning is slow as the characters are introduced as they prepare for the rites of passage journy called Merantau, the real name of the film by the way. It is something that when a young man of a certain age leaves home to make his own way in life. The lead character, Yudo, then heads for Jakarta to become a teacher of the Indonesian martial-arts form Silat.
Yudo, through means I shall not spoil, ends up helping a girl in distress (a young stripper named Astri -Sisca Jessica ) and tries to help her. At this point the martial-arts action begins featuring some very different and exciting skills from that talented lead Iko Uwais. I personally felt to begin with the martial-arts lacked power but it's as if as the movie progressed and Yudo, who didn't seem to want to hurt any one, gradually unleashes his talents. Leading to ever more increasingly thrilling displays of martial-arts, with ever more power. it is all Very exciting with a hightlight fight set in a lift!
Fortunately this film features a more grounded martial-arts display and seemingly different from the usual Chinese, Japanese and more recent Thai techniques, that works very well on screen.
While I would say the action is plentiful I would not call it completely action-packed. However I do feel the drama aspect which while not hugely time-consuming makes you care for the characters more. I found the film very satisfying from that point of view and as someone who highly enjoys his martial-arts action, it's a winning combination even if the story is not hugely original.
I'd definitely recommend this movie, without a single doubt, but if you're looking for something that little bit more hardcore try Broken Path starring Johnny Yong Bosch. Excellent. BUT don't pass this movie by.
I would also keep an eye out for the director and star of this film's new effort, probably not due until 2011, entitled Berandal. Any new film starring Iko Uwais is definitely worth keeping tabs on! He's a future star of the genre.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Good action packed film with lots of brutal fight scenes, some awful acting by the two main baddies but to be expected
Worth a buy at the small price tag
Worth a buy at the small price tag
3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this as a recommendation from a mate. I don't normally go for Martial arts films, but I loved this one. great storyline, great action, and superb filming/directing.
Buy It! You won't be disappointed.
Buy It! You won't be disappointed.
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HOLY.
For the price this is a must buy. Brilliant film, amazing price much better than all the other mainstream repeated stuff coming out at the moment.
Published 4 months ago by Gitch28
Watch out Jackie
For the price (£1.99)and to watch a film showcase Pencak Silat martial art, you can't go wrong. I thought the action scenes were excellant, powerful techniques with original moves... Read more
Published 5 months ago by smurf
Well worth buying
This is a great action packed movie well worth it's small purchase price, especially if you enjoy this type of film , if you have watched and enjoyed Ong Bak trilogy , Chocolate, I... Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. D. Rhodes
Fights are EPIC
Having seen my fair share of "Martial Arts" films, I can say that the fights in this movie are one of the best I have seen. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Gennosuke
oh my god - wow
this has got to be one of the best martial arts movies of modern times - the battles were just inspiring - a good story and kept me captivated all the way - thanks
Published 7 months ago by Alpesh
Not Ong-Bak - better!!!
Well, it was really a very nice surprise. I have bought this DVD just "to have a look" but in reality I have simply enjoyed watching it. Read more
Published 8 months ago by semargle
Outstanding
I have recently become hooked on asian action movies, and this has to be one of the best I've seen thus far, also nice to see a different martial art being showcased.
Published 13 months ago by M. C. Maddison
Excellent fight scenes
This film tells the story of a young Indonesian lad,who leaves his country home,to fulfill 'Merantau' This is a highly honoured tradition,where people must prove their... Read more
Published 15 months ago by David Addison
good but not great
the comparisons to ong bak is understandable; the story is similar and even the actor slightly resembles tony jaa, but this is a different film it contains less of the acrobatic... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Simian
So glad people feel they can review a film from a trailer....
But I've just watched this film, and I can tell you the best bits are in the trailer. It's poorly shot- most of the time when the action's going on you can't really tell what's... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Miss S Steen
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