Havoc (2025) Blu-ray Review - Explosive Action, Messy Plot

Havoc (2025) Blu-ray Review - Explosive Action, Messy Plot

2 min read | Posted on May 13, 2025 by Blu-rayCinema.com

A City on the Edge

Havoc (2025), directed by Gareth Evans of The Raid, is a high-octane action thriller starring Tom Hardy. Launched on Netflix, it’s a brutal spectacle for adrenaline junkies. At Blu-rayCinema.com, our Havoc Blu-ray review explores why this disc is a collector’s pick despite its flaws.

The Fight: Corruption and Chaos

Detective Walker (Hardy), a battle-hardened cop, is tasked with rescuing Charlie (Justin Cornwell), the son of politician Lawrence Beaumont (Forest Whitaker), after a drug heist spirals into violence on Christmas Eve. Teaming with rookie Ellie (Jessie Mei Li), Walker battles Triad boss Clarice (Yeo Yann Yann) and her assassin (Michelle Waterson) in a corrupt city. The 105-minute film’s club brawl and snowy cabin shootout thrill, but a clichéd plot and shaky CGI, as noted in X posts, hinder its impact.

Blu-ray Quality: Bold and Immersive

Released May 13, 2025, the Havoc Blu-ray delivers a 4K UHD transfer with Dolby Vision HDR, capturing neon-soaked fight scenes and gritty cityscapes, though some CGI falters. The Dolby Atmos soundtrack amplifies bone-crunching action and tense score, immersing viewers. Extras include a director’s commentary, featurettes on choreography, and a making-of documentary, ideal for Tom Hardy movie collectors and action thriller Blu-ray fans.

Final Score: 3.5/5 Stars

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