Havoc , the latest action thriller directed by Gareth Evans (The Raid), has exploded in popularity on Netflix, quickly becoming the platform’s most-watched movie. Despite its massive success in terms of viewership, audience reactions tell a very different story. 😬
📈 A Hit Around the World — But Not Without Criticism
Released last Friday, Havoc — starring Tom Hardy instantly grabbed viewers’ attention. According to FlixPatrol, the film is currently the most watched Netflix movie in 77 countries, including Poland.
However, while the viewership numbers are impressive, the reception has been far less glowing. Over on Rotten Tomatoes, Chaos received a disappointing 39% positive rating from audiences, showing that many Netflix subscribers found it lacking.
📰 Critics Offer a Slightly Softer Verdict
Critics initially seemed more forgiving. Early reviews praised the film’s intense energy and thrilling set pieces, especially a massive nightclub action scene — the largest Gareth Evans has ever directed. 🎥
“I’ve never shot a sequence on such a scale before, requiring such pace, tension, and following multiple points of view,” Evans explained.
Despite this praise, later critical reviews were more mixed. Havoc currently holds a 65% positive score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, reflecting a generally favorable, but cautious, consensus.
🔥 What Chaos Is All About
Described as a “high-octane” action ride, Havoc follows a worn-down detective who, after a disastrous drug operation, must plunge deep into the violent underworld to rescue the son of a powerful politician. Along the way, he uncovers a tangled web of corruption and crime that threatens everything.
This film also marks the first project under Gareth Evans’ deal with Netflix, with even more productions from the acclaimed director set to hit the platform in the coming years. 🚀
🎥 Final Thoughts
Havoc might be dividing opinions, but one thing is clear — Gareth Evans knows how to deliver jaw-dropping action scenes. Whether the storytelling catches up to the visual spectacle in future projects remains to be seen!
