Haywire
Haywire

Movie spotlight

Haywire

2023
Movie
85 min
English

An armoured tank crew go behind enemy lines to find "Hitler's Treasure", but find something a lot more sinister that the Nazis are hiding.

Insights

IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes49%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users57%
Director: Titus PaarGenres: Action, Thriller

Plot Summary

Mallory Kane, a black ops operative, is betrayed and left for dead by her employer during a mission. Now, she must use her exceptional combat skills to hunt down those responsible, clear her name, and protect her family. The film follows her relentless pursuit across international locations as she uncovers a deep-rooted conspiracy.

Critical Reception

Haywire received mixed reviews from critics, with praise often directed at Gina Carano's performance and the action sequences, while the plot and character development were frequently criticized for being underdeveloped. Audiences had a similarly divided response, appreciating the action but finding the story lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Gina Carano delivers a physically imposing and compelling lead performance.

  • The action choreography and fight scenes are often praised as intense and well-executed.

  • The narrative is considered somewhat thin and predictable by many critics.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciated the film's action and Carano's presence, but many found the plot to be uninspired and lacking depth, leading to a lukewarm reception overall.

Fun Fact

While the film was released in 2023, production and initial festival screenings began much earlier, leading to some confusion about its release timeline. This often leads to its classification as a lesser-known action film from the early 2020s.

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