Havoc on netflix

Genre: Action, Crime, Thriller

Runtime: 1 hour 50 minutes

Studio: XYZ Films / Netflix

Director: Gareth Evans

Writer: Gareth Evans

Starring: Tom Hardy, Forest Whitaker, Timothy Olyphant, Jessie Mei Li, Luis Guzmán

Havoc is a gritty, pulse-pounding action thriller that plunges viewers into a brutal underworld as a damaged detective (Tom Hardy) fights through a maze of corruption and violence to rescue a politician’s son. Gareth Evans (The Raid) delivers kinetic fight choreography with his trademark single-take style, blending bone-crunching realism with neo-noir atmosphere. The film doesn’t reinvent the genre but excels in raw physicality and relentless pacing.

Tom Hardy delivers a captivating performance as Walker, projecting strength while grappling with inner turmoil. Forest Whitaker brings depth to the role of the senior officer entangled in bureaucracy, providing a stabilizing presence amidst the chaos. Timothy Olyphant takes on a rare villainous role, portraying a slick and menacing character that adds complexity to the cartel narrative.

Final Score: 8.2/10 A brutal, tightly directed action ride with standout performances, especially from Hardy. Not deep, but brutally effective.