Netflix’s Havoc has stormed onto screens, delivering bone-crunching action led by Tom Hardy as Walker, a disillusioned detective navigating a criminal underworld. Directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid), the film blends chaotic fight scenes with a conspiracy-laden plot involving crooked politicians, vengeful syndicates, and a botched drug deal.
The ensemble cast includes Jessie Mei Li (Shadow and Bone) as Ellie, Justin Cornwell (The Terminal List) as Charlie, and Oscar winner Forest Whitaker as power broker Lawrence Beaumont. Timothy Olyphant (Justified) plays Vincent, a shadowy figure entangled in the chaos, while Luis Guzmán (Wednesday) and Michelle Waterson round out the roster of criminals and assassins
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes gave Havoc a 67% score, praising its adrenaline-fueled sequences but noting uneven pacing. While Evans’ signature choreography shines, some reviews highlight Hardy’s brooding performance as a standout amid the relentless violence. Audience reactions remain pending, leaving room for debate on whether this thriller lives up to its ambitious premise.
For fans of Hardy’s darker roles (Venom, The Revenant), Havoc offers a visceral dive into moral ambiguity – but does it crackle or crumble under its own weight? The answer is now streaming.: EW’s character breakdown: Netflix’s official cast list: Rotten Tomatoes analysis via YouTube reviews
