Havoc

If you like a bang em' sort of movie, this one's for you!

Its really tough to make someone fall asleep within the first minute or two of a movie, but this one does it.

HAVOC has gritty atmospherics that initially seem compelling. The movie soon devolves into a hyperviolent travesty, however, with a "plot" whose only real point seems to be creating more violent encounters. The title is accurate, at least. Otherwise, yikes.

Almost 2 hours of my life I unfortunately can't get back. Cartoonishly ridiculous amounts of violence and not much else.

After how crap the venom movies were Netflix had hit a homerun with this film. The action scenes were crazy asf legit the cops know how to fight John wick level. Great cast and great story. 5 stars

Complicated plotting unfolds in mindless bloodshed, albeit Gareth Evans’ gritty style and high-octane action while also benefitting from Tom Hardy and Forest Whittaker’s performances. (C+)

B- good enough to watch as a fill in when hopes aren’t too high and good enough to not waste your time.

Lousy story with mindless John Wick action scenes. Surprised that Tom Hardy would do a movie like this! Guess the money was too good?

Havoc (2025) is a gritty, high-octane action thriller that delivers where it counts—explosive fight choreography, relentless pacing, and Tom Hardy’s commanding presence. Director Gareth Evans creates a visually charged world full of chaos and corruption, but the film stumbles with a thin, predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. While action fans will find plenty to enjoy, those seeking emotional depth or narrative innovation may be left cold. A solid yet flawed ride that puts spectacle first.

Being a fan of both of The Raid films, I was really excited for this new film written and directed by Gareth Evans. Unfortunately, Havoc is a tedious watch with a lackluster story and forgettable characters. Besides the action sequences, Havoc lacked substance and a compelling story. While Gareth Evans knows how to create exhilarating action choreography and showcase it in a stylish manner, I felt as though Evans does not do a great job of introducing the story and protagonist. Tom Hardy has had proven success as the gruff, gritty protagonist, but Havoc truly fails to deliver an interesting role for him. I feel as though Havoc tries build this political conspiracy thriller, but the result is a plot that lacks creativity and explanation. The supporting characters are forgettable and both Forest Whitaker and Timothy Olyphant contribute the bare minimum to the overall product of this film. Tom Hardy’s character may be underwritten, but the character is cool enough to appreciate. Overall, Havoc would have been much better if it didn’t take so long to become interesting. The first half of the film is dull and bogged down by a lack of action. The second half of the film delivers high-octane, intense action sequences that captures what made The Raid so special. Though the film is overly dull and visually dark, Havoc establishes a tone of grittiness that matches Hardy’s performance.