Ah, yes, the music on the new UK trailer for Gareth Evans' Merantau - releasing on those shores as Merantau Warrior - makes me giggle. Because it is Just So EXCITING! Heh. But as far as the actual footage goes, this is a much leaner, more fight oriented look at the film than what the Indonesian trailer offered so dive right in below.
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Has anyone seen this? Just wondering how it measures up.
I watched the international version. It's a very good film.
I was worried about how they would handle the Silat fight scenes, but I was pleasantly surprised they managed to retain the art's distinctive flavour while making the fights absolutely kick-ass.
Only thing I disliked about it is the lead female character. Useless and whiny. Maybe I should write a review?
Looks Tony Jaaish, but looks good. E & SE Asian cinema is def on the rise; the stunt work and fight scenes just look so much better than what Hollywood can offer. Just hope the stunt teams get well paid; the injury rate must be high.