Watch the all-time action classics that inspired Netflix's Havoc
Briefly

After a four-year wait, Gareth Evans' action film Havoc has premiered on Netflix, showcasing Tom Hardy in a role that blends visceral action with emotional storytelling. Departing slightly from the nonstop action of the Raid franchise, Havoc adopts a 'heroic bloodshed' style reminiscent of 1980s Hong Kong cinema, focusing on gunplay and emotional themes of redemption and love. The film pays homage to John Woo's influence, marking Evans' evolution as a filmmaker while still delivering the intense action fans expect.
Havoc, directed by Gareth Evans, marks a stylistic shift from the Raid franchise but retains visceral violence and long takes, emphasizing emotional depth and character arcs.
Set to disrupt 2025's action landscape, Havoc is a blend of gripping storytelling and hard-hitting action, reminiscent of late-80s Hong Kong heroic bloodshed films.
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