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Film Overview: Gareth Evans' Havoc (coming to Netflix) is a brutal, gory action film featuring corrupt cops, mistaken identity, and gang conflicts. It evokes the style of 1990s–2000s Hong Kong action cinema but lacks the humor or playful energy of films by directors like John Woo or Tsui Hark. Evans’ Style: Known for The Raid films, Evans excels in intense, visceral action—his violence is graphic and relentless (e.g., a harpoon through a victim’s mouth). Unlike Woo’s camp or Hark’s stylized violence, Evans focuses on raw brutality. Tom Hardy’s Performance: Hardy plays Walker, unleashing extreme violence against mostly Chinese foes. He uses a bizarre, high-pitched New York accent (akin to "De Niro on helium"), leaving his intent ambiguous. His acting tics—grunts, avoiding eye contact—add to his enigmatic, unsettling presence. In short: Havoc is a grim, hyper-violent throwback to Hong Kong action, with Hardy delivering another eccentric, physically charged performance.