Havoc (2025)

Havoc is a lot of fun. Evans packs a lot of world building and character creation into its short runtime while also never compromising on kinetic action and brutal violence. While this doesn't reach the heights of his Raid films it certainly captures that vibe and heart. 

Right out of the gate Havoc begins barrelling into its story with a pedal to the metal action sequence. He establishes his characters effectively very quickly, setting out the scenario and the problem to be resolved in a way that feels very organic and natural. Then we are hooked, following along this classic feeling crime narrative that is filmed with style and panache. 

Hardy revels in this role similarly to how he embraced his Venom character. He isn't slumming. He brings a real pathos to this character while also having a lot of fun with it at the same time. 

Havoc is pure B-movie fun, rich with excess and action movie joy. It never feels like it is talking down to its audience, instead its going along with us to have a really good time by telling a fun story filled with interesting characters. It might too brief and surface to fully become the epic it might have been. But it's still a really good time. 

Havoc

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

Writer/Director: Gareth Evans