HAVOC, directed by Gareth Evans, delivers electrifying action with Tom Hardy’s gritty detective Walker battling through a neon-soaked underworld. The film’s stunning set pieces, like a brutal nightclub brawl, are marred by a clichéd, convoluted plot and shaky camerawork. A thrilling yet flawed Netflix action film, it’s worth a stream for the violence but lacks any depth.

CAPTAIN AMERICA: BRAVE NEW WORLD, directed by Julius Onah, sees Anthony Mackie shine as Sam Wilson, the new Captain America, with Harrison Ford’s Red Hulk-leaning Thunderbolt Ross adding gravitas. The action pops, with slick shield-and-wing choreography, and Sam’s struggle with the Cap legacy resonates. However, a convoluted plot involving adamantium, mind control, and a Celestial treaty feels overstuffed. Villains like Giancarlo Esposito’s Sidewinder and Tim Blake Nelson’s Leader underwhelm, and the political thriller angle lacks bite. Uneven editing and rushed CGI hurt the climax. It’s a mixed bag—fun for fans but not a standout.

THE INCREDIBLE HULK is a gritty but uneven MCU entry. Edward Norton shines as a tormented Bruce Banner, with solid from Liv Tyler and Tim Roth. The action pops, especially in the Harlem clash, but the pacing drags, and the CGI shows its age. It’s dark and lean at 114 minutes but lacks depth and MCU polish.

Bong Joon Ho’s MICKEY 17 is an ambitious sci-fi satire that doesn’t always land but keeps you hooked. Robert Pattinson stars as Mickey Barnes, an “Expendable” clone facing existential chaos. His dual role is a masterclass in physical comedy and pathos. Naomi Ackie’s Nasha adds heart, but Mark Ruffalo and Toni Collette’s cartoonish villains feel off-key. The mix of humor and social critique targets capitalism and colonialism, though heavy-handed jabs and a bloated third act dilute the impact. Visually striking with a warm score, it’s messy but bold.