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The Raid 2

Name: The Raid 2
Director: Gareth Evans
Released: 2014
Duration: 150 min

Representation Score

4.2/10

Fair

2014

Director

Gareth Evans

Runtime

150 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The Raid 2 stands out by providing a culturally authentic experience set within the urban context of Jakarta. This non-Western focus offers a fresh perspective on systemic issues, diverging from standard Hollywood crime thrillers. However, the film is dominated by hyper-masculine archetypes, where power dynamics are almost entirely male-driven, leaving female characters with limited roles beyond emotional support. Consequently, while the film effectively critiques institutional authority, it lacks diverse perspectives on gender, sexuality, and disability.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Raid 2 have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. It emphasizes traditional family structures centered around heterosexual relationships.

How does The Raid 2 portray gender?

Limited

The story revolves around a male-dominated hierarchy of combat and power. Female characters are mostly confined to supporting roles, serving primarily as emotional stakes rather than active participants.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Raid 2?

Good

The film showcases a strong representation of Indonesian identity. By focusing on a non-Western cast in Jakarta, it breaks away from typical Anglo-centric action clichés.

How does The Raid 2 represent religion and culture?

Good

The narrative presents a nuanced critique of state power and institutional corruption. It depicts high-ranking officials as predators involved in organized crime.

Does The Raid 2 include disability representation?

Minimal

There is no meaningful representation of disability. Physical trauma is used as a plot device for action without delving into the lived experiences of those with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Provides a strong depiction of Indonesian identity and cultural authenticity.
Offers an effective critique of state authority and institutional corruption.
Breaks away from Western-centric action clichés by centering a non-Western cast.

Limited or Absent

Female characters have limited roles beyond emotional stakes.
No LGBTQ+ representation or non-straight-centered narratives.
No meaningful representation of disability or neurodivergence.

Official Synopsis

After fighting his way through an apartment building populated by an army of dangerous criminals and escaping with his life, SWAT team member Rama goes undercover, joining a powerful Indonesian crime syndicate to protect his family and uncover corrupt members of his own force.

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