While the English dub exists, it often loses the intensity of the performances. The Raid is a film of high stakes and desperate survival. Hearing (Rama) and Joe Taslim (Jaka) in their native Bahasa Indonesia adds a layer of authenticity that a dub simply cannot replicate.
It features a heavy mix of electronic beats , hip-hop influences, and synth-driven tension. It is often compared to the industrial soundscapes of Trent Reznor. The Raid Redemption Indonesia Audio Track
💡 If you've only seen it with the Mike Shinoda soundtrack, re-watching it with the original Indonesian audio makes it feel like an entirely new movie. While the English dub exists, it often loses
The Raid: Redemption is a 2011 Indonesian action film directed by Gareth Evans. The movie follows a group of Jakarta policemen who raid a crime lord's apartment building, only to find themselves trapped and outnumbered. It features a heavy mix of electronic beats
One of the film's greatest performances is Ray Sahetapy as Tama, the crime lord. His voice in the original Indonesian track is smooth, calm, and terrifyingly controlled. The way he whispers threats in Bahasa Indonesia creates a chilling contrast to the violence. In the English dub, that specific cadence is lost, making the character sound like a generic action movie bad guy.