Gareth Evans

The Ten Best Action Films of the Decade 2010-2019
The 10 Best Action Films Of The Decade 2010-2019

Jake Tropila chronicles his top ten action films of the last decade.

THE RAID: REDEMPTION's Mission Structured As Video Game Levels
THE RAID: REDEMPTION’s Mission Structured As Video Game Levels

With its straightforward premise and non-stop action, The Raid: Redemption is a future action classic that helped shine a light on the Indonesian film industry.

APOSTLE: Extreme, Gruesome Cult Tale Is Slightly Uneven

If it’s undeniably riddled with imperfections, Apostle is still a worthy new venture from an abundantly talented filmmaker.

Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM
Fantastic Fest Report 3: APOSTLE & CAM

Gareth Evans delivers another gem with Apostle, and the Blumhouse-produced Cam is a satisfying watch despite its weak payoff.

The Beginner’s Guide: Gareth Evans, Director

Delivering a much-needed scissor kick to action cinema, Gareth Evans is a director who already has had a major influence in mainstream action filmmaking. Born in Wales, he graduated from the University of South Wales with a Master of Arts in screenwriting. With this knowledge in tow, he directed the independently-budgeted kitchen sink-noir film Footsteps, which didn’t lead to much work.