Gareth Evans (not to be confused with the also talented Gareth Edwards) is easily one of the best action directors working. Gareth Evans is the man responsible for The Raid and The Raid 2, two of the finest action films you will ever see in your life. Welsh born writer/director, in 2003 directed a short film "Samurai Monogatari" telling the tale of a Samurai waiting to be executed. The short was in Japanese language and starred students from Tokyo who were studying at Cardiff University at the time. The Raid and The Raid 2 are, to put it simply, action masterpieces. His use of space, innovative filming techniques, and commitment to real-world effects lets him deliver some of the most visceral and engaging action and fight sequences in modern history. The Raid was a Indonesian action film directed by Gareth Evans (not to be confused with Gareth Edwards who is directing the new Godzilla movie) who is Welsh but has been based in Indonesia for a few years now and has made a couple of action films there with star Iko Uwais. Gareth Edwards made that … Gareth Evans, Director: Serbuan maut.