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Merantau Warrior [DVD] [2009]

Iko Uwais , Sisca Jessica , Gareth Evans    Suitable for 15 years and over   DVD
4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
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Product details

  • Actors: Iko Uwais, Sisca Jessica, Mads Koudal
  • Directors: Gareth Evans
  • Format: PAL
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 15
  • Studio: E1 Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: 7 Jun 2010
  • Run Time: 106 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00365KI12
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 15,316 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)

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Product Description

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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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Merantau - Very Good Martial Arts Movie 15 Jun 2010
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.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Gritty fighting film 21 Jun 2010
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
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3 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie! 14 Jan 2011
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.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars If you liked The Raid, you'll love this....
I chose this film as I liked The Raid and searched for the lead actor (Iko Uwais) and found this film, which I believe was his first film. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Tina
3.0 out of 5 stars pretty average
After seeing movies like Ipman and fearless this movie just cannot compare to those which is why I have given it such a low rating, but overall it has some good fight scenes with... Read more
Published 3 months ago by Electric
4.0 out of 5 stars kicks ass
If you liked The Raid then you will love this, i bought this after watching the raid and it was equally as fun
Published 6 months ago by wineboy
4.0 out of 5 stars fantastic if flawed warm up for greater things to come
Bursting onto the Martial arts scene with the Raid, Uwais' star is shining bright even in this flawed but promising action flick. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rob Simpson
3.0 out of 5 stars Merantau Warrior
If you enjoyed The Raid and are keen to see the very talented Iko Uwais in action then Merantau Warrior is a good choice. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Nicky Foster
3.0 out of 5 stars Descent action movie but a mistake was made!
A good action movie in the mould of Ong-Bak but i made a mistake of watching "The Raid" (5 Stars) a week before this! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Martin
4.0 out of 5 stars Standout Entry In A Crowded Genre
If, like me, you are coming to Merantau after the relentless brutal action of The Raid, you may be surprised by its comparative restraint. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Sordel
4.0 out of 5 stars new star in action
i watched this movie on my usb stick first time great fight scene and stunt no special effect no wire just like ong bak bloody brillant the storyline is okay now i purchased a dvd... Read more
Published 10 months ago by shabz
5.0 out of 5 stars merantau warrior
the merantau warrior dvd , is full of action great friting seens liked is very much but why dose the good guy
..... at the end
Published 10 months ago by peter
3.0 out of 5 stars good fighting...poor story line
As a Silat practicioner, I dont feel this film does the art justice..

Mainly because the thin story-line is so off-putting.. Read more
Published 10 months ago by son_yaqin
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