A truly awful film. The characters appear consistently unhappy, prone to aggression, and unpleasant. The central character, a police officer, comes across as more like a criminal than law enforcement. There isn’t really much of a plot; most of the runtime consists of improbable and senseless action sequences. This is strictly for viewers seeking extended scenes of combat and gunfire without any narrative substance…

Gareth Evans, known for films like *The Raid* and *Apostle*, completed filming the action thriller *Havoc*, starring Tom Hardy, in 2021 for Netflix. However, as with any film project, reshoots were necessary. Production delays due to scheduling conflicts and the SAG-AFTRA strike meant that *Havoc* remained largely unseen until its eventual release on Netflix in 2025, accompanied by minimal promotion. Patrick Walke…

This is easily the strongest film I’ve encountered all year. It’s full-on, with a constant barrage of violence and bloodshed that's pretty extreme. That isn’t typically what I go looking for in a movie, but it somehow feels appropriate given where we are right now. The plot moves forward like bursts from a gun—one after another. The writers and director don’t let up; they maintain a relentless pace. If you appreci…

As someone who really likes Tom Hardy's work, I have to say that "Havoc," which he’s in, simply isn't very good. It’s not the fault of Hardy himself, or really any of the actors involved. The movie doesn’t work because it just throws together a bunch of worn-out cop movie tropes and seems to wish they’ll somehow add up to something worthwhile. The outcome is what you'd imagine: it lacks direction, feels long, …