‘Havoc’ review: Tom Hardy can’t save convoluted Netflix action flick

Not even Tom Hardy can save convoluted ‘Havoc’

English actor Tom Hardy is starring in a new British crime drama series on Showtime/Paramount+, “MobLand,” and his unique screen presence is the biggest reason the show rises to a level above middling. The mumbling. The sly retorts. The measured but terrifying threats of violence if his character does not get the results he’s seeking. It’s all just very Tom Hardy in the best way. On the other hand, his particular set of acting skills is not enou…

‘Havoc’ review: Tom Hardy can’t save convoluted Netflix action flick

English actor Tom Hardy is starring in a new British crime drama series on Showtime/Paramount+, “MobLand,” and his unique screen presence is the biggest reason the show rises to a level above middling. The mumbling. The sly retorts. The measured but terrifying threats of violence if his character does not get the results he’s seeking. It’s all just very Tom Hardy in the best way. On the other hand, his particular set of acting skills is not enou…

‘Havoc’ Review: Tom Hardy Dials the Ultra-Violence and the Body Count Way Up in Netflix’s High-Octane Action Thriller

Tom Hardy plays a detective up against Triad thugs and dirty cops in Netflix's bruising action thriller 'Havoc,' from 'The Raid' director Gavin Evans.

Havoc director on how Tom Hardy thriller is ode to Hong Kong action films

Gareth Evans talks about cribbing ‘rhythms and movement’ from ‘heroic bloodshed’ films for his action movie starring Tom Hardy as a bent cop.

HAVOC Review: Gareth Edwards' Take on Heroic Bloodshed Reaps Bloody Rewards

Tom Hardy is Walker, a bent detective in a nondescript American city, fighting his way through the criminal underworld. Walker is turning his city inside out, searching for the son of a corrupt politician with whom he has had past dealings. After a drug deal goes wrong and the son of a Triad boss is murdered, the streets light up with gunfire, and Walker finds himself the target of not only the Triad but some of his fellow cops. Facing the demon…

Jude Poyer explains the creation of the action in Gareth Evans’ ‘Havoc’

Action design and stunt coordinator Jude Poyer speaks to THN about the new Gareth Evans crime action thriller Havoc.