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)
Plot: After a drug deal gone wrong, a bruised detective must fight his way through the criminal underworld to rescue a politician’s estranged son, unraveling a deep web of corruption and conspiracy that ensnares his entire city.
Runtime: 1 Hour 45 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Havoc starts when dirty detective Walker (Hardy) is drawn into investigating a drug deal gone wrong. His younger partner Ellie (Li) joins him and still follows the rules. However, the prime suspects are Charlie (Cornwell) and Mia (Sepulveda), whom Walker has previously helped their parents get away with crimes.
As Walker investigates, the drug war begins, with the ruthless leader wanting revenge. However, the twists and turns continue, as Walker knows that his career and life will be ruined if the truth comes out. He must stop the war before his secrets get exposed.
Verdict on Havoc
Recap
The movie follows a crooked detective who gets drawn into a massive drug war. He has worked with the families of the people involved and must stop things from escalating and exposing him. However, nobody wants to let him walk away, as control of the city is up for grabs.
Best Parts
We know going into this movie that Gareth Evans knows how to deliver chaotic action. Once everything is unleashed, this is pure chaos, bloodshed, violence, and nothing seems to be held back. It is a ruthless action movie with countless bodies. The performances are good and the commitment to the fight sequences brings the brutality to the film.
Worst Parts
The problem with creating such a massive reputation with The Raid movies comes with expectation. This doesn’t hit the same as those movies and feels more like an American studio’s attempt to use the brutal action model. Elsewhere, the story feels like it is trying to do much more than it needs to.
Final Thoughts – Havoc is a brutal, ruthless action movie.
