Havoc (2025) Movie Review

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Havoc – Movie Review

First Reaction – Havoc is a ruthless, brutal and relentless movie.

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Director: Gareth Evans

Writer: Gareth Evans (Screenplay)

Cast

  • Tom Hardy (The Dark Knight Rises)
  • Jessie Mei Li (Last Night in Soho)
  • Justin Cornwell
  • Quelin Sepulveda
  • Lockhart Ogilvie (Paintball Massacre)

Storyline: Following a failed drug transaction, a weary detective embarks on a perilous journey through the criminal network, aiming to save the lost son of a prominent politician. As he delves deeper, he uncovers an intricate tapestry of corruption and deceit that threatens to engulf his city entirely.

Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes 

There may be spoilers in the rest of the review

Story: Trouble ensues as gritty detective Walker (Hardy) becomes entangled in probing a botched drug transaction. His junior partner Ellie (Li) accompanies him, strictly adhering to regulations. Yet, the main suspects, Charlie (Cornwell) and Mia (Sepulveda), are individuals whom Walker had assisted earlier in covering up their parents’ criminal activities.

In the course of Walker’s exploration, a merciless figure initiates a drug conflict, seeking retribution. Yet, the plot thickens as Walker realizes that revealing the truth would jeopardize both his professional standing and personal life. Consequently, he races against time to halt the conflict before his hidden past is exposed.

Verdict on Havoc

Recap

The film chronicles a corrupt detective entangled in a vast drug conflict. His professional history with the affected parties compels him to prevent further chaos and protect his own secrets. Yet, no one seems willing to allow him an exit, as power over the city hangs in the balance.

Best Parts

In this film, it’s clear that director Gareth Evans excels in creating intense action scenes. Once the action erupts, it becomes an unrelenting whirlwind of violence, gore, and chaos – nothing is spared. This is a ruthless action flick with an extensive body count, and the performances are solid, elevating the brutality on screen.

Worst Parts

The challenge in living up to the immense reputation of The Raid films lies in meeting expectations. Unfortunately, this film doesn’t deliver quite as powerfully and seems to emulate the brutal action style often seen in American productions. Additionally, the narrative appears to aim for more complexity than is truly necessary.

Final Thoughts – Havoc is a brutal, ruthless action movie.

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2025-04-25 11:37