Iko Uwais, although his total screen-time percentage's less (reduced because of the more complicated story n characters) compared with the first film and the role of his character is, didn't lose his hero persona, he constantly showed off his skills in the martial arts by fighting tons of enemies, got a bit improved in his acting (thanks to the story with its more dialogues).
Furthermore, this sequel is indeed a confirming proof that Gareth Evans's undoubtedly an experienced and adept action film writer-director whom i think should be eyed and wanted by the Hollywood producers to direct/write decent action movies, with martial arts but perhaps less violent. I tell you, the story's a bit much equivalent with as if a mixing of "The Departed" + "The Godfather" + Gory Martial Arts, so in my opinion it's unwise to miss watching it. It's such a superb performance to take those kinds of angles. Also the view take (cinematic technique) in this film's simply marvelous, one which i really enjoyed's the car chase scene. The most important key throughout this film's its violent top-notch fighting choreography which's jaw dropping and breath-taking. With quite many characters're being involved, to make it less easier for the viewers to identify the characters, most of them only have short names and unique names (although it got me confused a little at some time till i was finally able to know them all). So it's basically recommended for the viewers to watch the first film before watching.
The aftermath of the 1st film was told in brief to give the background plot for Rama the protagonist character. In the first 5 minutes, there're some shocks especially for the viewers who've watched the first film. Having watched and enjoyed the first film, also with all its hype i heard, I excitingly went to watch The Raid 2: Berandal this afternoon.
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