After barely surviving the events of the first film, Rake returns as a mercenary for another deadly mission: to rescue the wife and two children of a ruthless Georgian mobster from a prison where they are being held without committing a crime. They fear daily for their future, which their father and wife are holding and strangling in their hands, regardless of anything. But even this time, the fulfillment of the task does not exactly go smoothly. Rake and his team once again reach the bottom of their powers.
The sequel to the number one film Extraction (2020) was once again written by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo. During filming, director Sam Hargrave went to the Czech Republic, where a significant part of the film was shot.
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The continuation of the first film Extraction (2020), based on the graphic novel called Ciudad by Ande Parks, was again written by Joe Russo and Anthony Russo, the brothers behind the most successful Avengers battles. During filming, director Sam Hargrave went to the Czech Republic, where a significant part of the film was shot. “I’ve filmed in many places around the world, but I have to say that the Czech Republic was one of the best,” said Hargrave on Saturday, June 10, when he sent the film to the audience at the first-ever domestic grand premiere of Netflix in Prague’s Lucerne. “Prague and the Czech Republic are very beautiful. I already know that I will be back here soon,” he added. At the same time, it was originally supposed to be filmed in Australia, but the rules there during the covid-19 pandemic were too restrictive.
The head of the agenda for Central and Eastern Europe at Netflix, Tomasz Dąbrowski, then joined the praise of domestic filmmakers and thanks. “The film is also the result of the work and contribution of a large team of Czech actors and crew,” he said. The entire premiere took place in an atmosphere of enthusiasm and fun. Did it reflect the feelings that await the audience after watching the action ride called Redemption 2?
On Saturday, June 10, director Sam Hargrave sent the film to the audience in Prague’s Lucerna at the first-ever domestic grand premiere of Netflix.
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We can take it in one fell swoop like Hargrave took Joe Russo’s script. Is Redemption 2 an action blockbuster? Of course yes. Does it have a philosophical overtone and soulful message? Of course not. But the creators didn’t even have the ambition to make a film for the gold fund. This shot serves the essential purpose of the film: to entertain the audience, to let them relax and enjoy every shot. Chris Hemsworth is properly indestructible, the villains sufficiently cruel, the persecuted victims fragile. There will also be moments of emotion and humorous moments. Above all, however, Redemption 2 is a first-class action ride reminiscent of genre gems from the 90s.
Hargrave, himself an experienced stuntman, knew very well what was still possible, how far he could go. With the help of cinematographer Greg Baldi, he serves individual scenes as if they were filmed in one uninterrupted shot. The viewer has the opportunity to accompany the heroes, for example, the whole way from breaking into the prison building to their destination, as if they were standing right next to them or following them. Battles and even greater carving, weapons, explosions, chases, break-neck stunts… Everything that belongs to such films is suddenly in the palm of his hand in one continuous line.
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Redemption 2: The indestructible Chris Hemsworth in a 90s action ride Netflix, idh
The effects, the art side, the design and especially the narration itself are several levels higher than the unfulfilled promises of the mess called The Gray Man (2022), which was mostly a caricature. Chris Hemsworth plays his Tyler with skill, comfortably ensconced in the role of an action hero who also has feelings and is just as adept at dealing blows as he is at talking. Reminiscent of the old school – SchwarzeneggerStallone, a slightly younger Statham. Did I mention that Redemption 2 is action-packed? Yes, but according to the correct rules of the game, which entertains the viewer.
There was no shortage of actors at the Berlin premiere, check it out:
Check out the atmosphere at the Berlin premiere of Redemption 2, where Chris Hemsworth also visited. • VIDEOS IG: Ch. Hemsworth/C. Prieto
A two-hour affair that you peel like a raspberry without being forced to think about it. Redemption 2 probably surpasses even its own number one. “The audience’s reaction to her was positive. I felt all the more under pressure when we shot the second one at your place. But we all had a lot of fun, and I hope the Czech viewers enjoy watching it. In short, enjoy it,” concluded Sam Hargrave for Blesk.
Rating: 80%
Redemption 2
Czech premiere: 16/06/2023, Netflix
Action / Thriller • USA, 2023, 122 min • Director: Sam Hargrave • Screenplay: Joe Russo • Camera: Greg Baldi • Music: Alex Belcher, Henry Jackman
Starring: Chris Hemsworth, Golshifteh Farahani, Adam Bessa, Tinatin Dalakishvili, Olga Kurylenko, Idris Elba and more