The Raid Director's Havoc Is Good High-End, Face-Kicking Action
The Bloody Ballet: Deconstructing the Havoc Is Good Aesthetic in Gareth Evans' Action Cinema Evans’ background in martial arts informs the films’ kinetic energy.
His commitment to practical effects and extensive fight choreography, often involving Indonesian martial arts like Pencak Silat, creates a raw, visceral experience unlike anything seen in contemporary Hollywood action.
This approach is undoubtedly a significant contribution – a revitalization of action cinema’s physicality, moving away from reliance on CGI and showcasing the athleticism and skill of the performers.
Indeed, scholars like Bordwell and Thompson, in their analysis of film editing and action sequences, would likely appreciate the intricate editing choices employed to showcase the intricate details of each fight (Bordwell & Thompson, 2013).
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