Tarantino is thrilled, but the audience is not so much: what's wrong with the action movie "Havoc" from the creator of "The Raid"?

What did the creator of "Pulp Fiction" say about Gareth Evans' new film? And why did film critics practically "sink" the project with negative reviews?

It seemed that Evans' new movie was destined to be a hit. Everything is in place: a tense plot, the charismatic Tom Hardy, a dark atmosphere, and an action film from the director of the cult "The Raid". Plus, unexpected praise from Quentin Tarantino himself. Well, almost.

In a recent episode of the Video Archives podcast, the "Once Upon a Time in Hollywood" director enthusiastically stated: Who has seen the movie 'Chaos' on Netflix by the guy who made 'The Raid'? It's damn cool.
Actor Tom Hardy looks sideways against the wall, director Quentin Tarantino holds his head with his hands
A scene from 'Havoc' with Tom Hardy and Quentin Tarantino
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Actually, the film is called "Havoc," but who cares about details when says something like that?

The film itself, as a reminder, was released at the end of April on Netflix. The plot is a classic crime story with a touch of political intrigue: Detective Walker (Tom Hardy) investigates the brutal murder of a gangster, where somehow the son of a mayoral candidate is involved. The situation becomes more complicated when an Asian triad appears on the horizon and the formidable mother of the murdered, seeking revenge.

The star of "Andor," Forest Whitaker, is also on screen — and that's already a bid for serious cinema. But...
Trailer for 'Havoc'
This is where the "but" begins. Despite all its ambitions, "Havoc" didn't click with the audience. On IMDb — 5.7, on Rotten Tomatoes — 63% "freshness". Criticized for being derivative, unclear drama, and an action film that seems to be there but somehow doesn't quite deliver:
While the story of a disillusioned cop trying to make things right would be interesting, especially with Tom Hardy's performance, director Gareth Evans doesn't give him the opportunity to reveal this character.
Film critic Lael Loewenstein from laist
Even with Tarantino's support, the film ended up in a gray area. To watch or not is up to you. But if you like gritty urban shootouts and Tom Hardy with a weary look, it might be worth a shot.

And if you want real "action," it's better to rewatch "The Raid." Earlier, we at zoomboola.com reported on how Quentin Tarantino made a Hollywood star out of Michael Fassbender.