Haywire

  • 2012


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80 % Certified-fresh
$ 34 Million
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Negative reviews 35
Average Rating 3.3/5
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2.0
Its his and Soderberghs idea of lizard brain entertainment, and its pleasures are remarkably distilled. Av Club
4.5
Advertisement Though strikingly beautiful and charismatic, Carano isnt a conventional movie star: She has an athletes compact frame, and looks far mor .. Av Club
2.0
But it zips to nowhere, fun only for those who agree to enjoy watching a woman inflict pain like a man, for the dumb pleasure of watching her fight. EW
3.8
A film like Haywire has no lasting significance, but its a pleasure to see an A list director taking the care to make a first rate genre thriller. Rogerebert
3.0
This one is mostly designed to showcase the beauty and power of Soderberghs new star, female mixed martial arts fighter Carano. Common Sense Media
3.5
It remains to be seen if the result is a star making debut, but its a vivid and arresting one regardless. Variety
2.5
Haywire is a Bourne Identity inspired spy vs. spy action flick that isnt quite the kick in the head it should be. We Got This Covered
4.0
Only Steven Soderbergh could produce a slick, modern, cineliterate deconstruction of the Hollywood action caper that also manages to be a rollicking g .. Time Out
2.5
It may sound enticing, but Soderberghs latest is all aloof propulsion, and like Contagion, its ultimately inconsequential.
3.8
Haywire stays true to its low rent B movie principles, right down to the fast, strong and quietly competent heroine at its center.
4.5
As a result, theres a legitimately breathless thrill to watching the balletic, feverish movements. Screen Daily
4.5
Thats the fun of Soderbergh hes constantly trying different things, so he deserves credit for that. Collider
4.0
The script makes no attempt to assert its plausibility or realism; it is, instead, refreshingly frank about what it is, a simple, workable framework f .. The Hollywood Reporter
2.5
Haywire is a technically exemplary but otherwise unremarkable piece of fisticuffs filmmaking keyed to Soderberghs particularly brutal vision of onscre ..
4.0
It remains to be seen whether Carano, with her strong jaw and ripped build, can do more than kick assher steely character is given few opportunities t .. Paste Magazine
5.0
And while Soderbergh and Dobbs treat the potentially ridiculous story in a serious enough manner, they still manage to slip in welcome bits of sly hum .. E Film Critic
5.0
Soderbergh takes the opportunity to write a trim visual essay on attack and retreat. E Film Critic
3.0
Unfortunately, Haywire never quite gels into anything tense, and this is theoretically a thriller.
3.8
You dont love opera if you dont get a kick out of fat ladies singing ingenue roles, and you dont love movies if the sight of Gina Carano beating up ev .. San Francisco Chronicle
4.0
Needless to say, great fun.A fresh, muscular payback movie shot through with Soderberghs mischievous indie spirit.
4.0
Hes so good at this particular spin on genre that he even makes it feel fresh every time, and its never been as much fun to watch as it is in Haywire, .. Cinema Blend
3.0
But while theres a sense of discovery to Carano that, if not quite comparable to Bruce Lee in Fists of Fury, is certainly similar to Jason Statham in .. Ny Daily News
4.0
While Haywire is definitely an entertaining ride with some fun set pieces and killer fight sequences, its possible that some moviegoers will feel that .. Screen Rant
3.1
Hand it to a wily indie veteran like Soderbergh to find a fresh twist to an old genre: The fighting isnt faked, but the acting is. The Globe And Mail
3.1
The fighting that we see is great, but there needs to be WAY more of it in Haywire, which is five minutes of Carano fighting, 85 minutes of half baked .. Philly
3.8
Carano is Mallory Kane, a freelance hit woman trained by the CIA, who takes a job to extract a Chinese dissident being held hostage in Spain. Philly
2.0
For what it aims to be, Haywire is certainly a success. A pity it doesnt aim to be much more than a brisk, mindless action flick with a butt kicking h .. One Guys Opinion
3.0
Soderbergh takes us on a roller coaster ride and creates a well acted, technically proficient and highly enjoyable slick Hollywood thriller, that coul .. Sover
3.8
Haywires defining characteristic is its look.It hasnt been shot like most action thrillers. ReelViews
2.0
10 1 8 / 10 Ill admit there was a small part of me that was hoping filmmaker Steven Soderbergh would be interested in returning some Schwarzenegger br .. Blu Ray
2.0
The story surrounding it is comparably smooth, skilled, and mechanical, though a lot less memorable. Chicago Reader
3.8
Haywire is brisk and straightforward entertainment that knows exactly how to assemble its players, settings, and scenario for maximum effect. Mark Reviews Movies
2.0
Angelina Jolie may be successful as a female action star, but Gina Carano delivers the real goods.
3.8
Briskly paced action sequences are riveting, and Caranos charisma, physicality and daring keep the adrenaline high and the clashes captivating. Usa Today
3.8
But viewers prepared for a slow moving and thoughtful exploration of loss will be rewarded with one of the best films of the year. Reel Film Reviews
3.0
It is edited right down to the bone and the production is about as slick as anything seen in recent years. Lariat
3.0
Review Our Score by Andrew Collins Steven Soderbergh takes the successful caper element of his Oceans films and removes all the fun to deliver this po .. Radio Times
2.5
Decent, but not original enough to match Caranos big screen debut (Full Content Parental Review also available) Screen It
4.4
Into the cinematic dead zone of January comes Haywire to kick off the new movie year on a sexy action high.I shouldnt be surprised, since Steven Soder .. Rolling Stone
4.0
What makes this film stand out from the crowd is its insistence on making sure that the action is grounded in human physicality, internalised drama an .. Shadows On The Wall
3.5
Audiences are more likely to leave the theater remembering Carano and Michael Fassbender walloping the tar out of each other in a glass shattering, bo .. The Wrap
3.0
It doesnt hurt that Carano is drop dead gorgeous to boot and she makes a genuinely stunning debut here, though its fair to say that the script doesnt .. View London
4.0
Soderberghs long takes make these close combat scenes feel breathtakingly real, with head cracks so visceral youll wince in sympathy.You may be asking .. News Day
2.5
In one of the most engaging scenes, Michael Fassbender checks in as a new teammate. New York Post
4.0
Besides a tight narrative, Haywire offers nail biting fights and chases, clever twists, and a Carano who impresses with both her martial arts skills a .. Film Journal International ..
3.5
Soderbergh plays with the action genre by planting a real fighter in the role of butt kicking protagonist, and Carano rises to the challenge.Women hav .. Az Central
3.8
Otherwise, this is about as close as commercial moviemaking gets to Jean Luc Godards prerogative of tampering with an audiences expectations of both a .. Boston
3.8
Its a revenge thriller like The Limey (and comes from the same screenwriter, Lem Dobbs).It features a color coded palette scheme to correspond with ea .. Boston
4.0
The genesis story might be all 80s, but Soderbergh reaches back further for the plot, which feels more like a twisty, contemplative 60s spy thriller t .. Npr
4.5
Shes tough, shes strong, shes cool and competent shes not rail thin like Hollywood dictates female movie stars should be.
3.0
Soderbergh is nothing if not an efficient and versatile director. Emanuellevy
2.0
Gina Carano is the 29 year old mixed martial arts fighter Steven Soderbergh cast in this star studded thriller after seeing her on TV. Guardian
3.1
Soderbergh orchestrates the action with great skill, making us feel the impact of every punch, kick, and thud of bodies hitting inanimate objects, whi .. Q Network
1.0
Theres an awful lot of dreary and incomprehensible exposition to get through, and Gina Carano is not a charismatic leading lady. Daily Mail
4.5
Gina Carano is a welcome contender to the action genre, and Haywire is a suitable fixture for fans of heist films, and action cinema. Cinema Crazed
2.0
The no holds barred woman on man fight scenes are exhilarating at first, especially an extended hotel room brawl between Carano and Fassbender that pl .. Slate
4.0
Dynamic though the action is, what the film never quite achieves (and so often promises) is that thumping heart rate moment. Empire
2.5
Some late in the day comedy also strikes a false note in a film that offers a brief kick for action fans and a hint of better things to come for Caran .. Eye For Film
2.0
The plot is overly complicated with much of it washing over us, leaving the full throttle action to grab our attention.
2.5
Fierce and ferocious, filled with relentless, kinetic, if senseless, violent mayhem. Susang Ranger
1.3
You realize early that nobody connected with Haywire has any interest in coherent narrative filmmaking.The movie is nothing more than a locker room jo .. Observer
4.0
Angelina Jolie has done this quite a bit already, and last years brutal teen thriller Hanna allowed Saoirse Ronan a chance to get in on the lady viole .. Movies
4.0
Its completely excellent, thanks to its star.Caranos skill is the centerpiece here, although everyone adds a bit of sparkle to the brilliance. Movies
2.0
What if you combined sex, lies and videotape, moody synth music and a butt kicking babe Boston Herald
3.0
A breathless, bone crunching espionage thriller distinguished by its female protagonist, Mallory Kane, played by mixed martial arts star Gina Carano. Express
3.8
While it remains to be seen where Carano goes from here in her film career, she certainly makes a memorable and quality first impression. Mr Brown Movies
3.5
True enough, but isnt every decent action film primarily a drama with action Bullz-Eye
4.5
Theres a lot of fight in Haywire, but very little punch it starts to feel very grim and plodding very soon, as if Dobbs and Soderbergh soon realized t .. Flickfilosopher
4.5
This walloping(literally; everybody gets walloped) spy action movie is built around Carano, but the real fun comes from the international adventure an .. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Hard, fast, brutal: Soderberghs sucker punch return to action knows what its about. Not subtle or substantial, but it gets to work with flab free focu .. Total Film
4.5
The Bottom Line Martial arts maestra Gina Casrano convincingly kicks considerable ass in Steven Soderberghs engaging action lark. Hollywood Reporter
3.5
Having grown accustomed to waif like action heroines, its refreshing to witness an actress who can deliver a knockout blow and take one with some cred .. Hollywood
3.5
...an action film with a female protagonist played by an actress with the cred that she could actually accomplish what shes shown doing, and its a lot .. Tony Medley
2.0
Although the movie is nothing more than a flashy debut showcase for the charismatic Carano to show she can act and kick butt, that reason alone is suf .. Coles Mithey
4.4
While I cant say anyone involved in this film deserves the same sort of recognition, and while it goes without saying that Carano doesnt belong in the .. Movie Freak
2.0
Haywire isnt a by the numbers action vehicle, its a crafty thriller that works to undo beat em up clichs. In short, its a livewire. Detroit News
3.3
In theory he is counterbalancing this by interspersing moments of intense action with actual character and drama, moving us out of the realm of escapi ..
3.1
Haywire finds Soderbergh keeping it simple, stupid, by filling the storys hollowness with kick butt action and elements of style. Groucho Reviews
3.0
Benedict Cumberbatch Wants You To Know He *Is* The Motherf*cking Grinch The Grinch star takes Mike Ryan through the final scenes of Avengers: Infinity .. Hit Fix
3.8
If Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol was a fancy top shelf cocktail, this is Polish vodka, neat. Nj
2.0
A punch or kick from Carano looks and feels like it has real weight and power behind it, and the impact is a visible and visceral experience for the a .. Film School Rejects
1.5
Though Haywire is very much the sort of slick, sassy Soderbergh weve come to expect from the prolific director, its bogged down with a poor sense of s .. Film School Rejects
3.0
...a compact thriller with more star power than the script requires and lots of action. Maki At The Movies
2.5
Shes quite believable she doesnt just look badass, she is badass.
1.0
The storyline in part replicates the highly successful and entertaining Bourne trilogy, but lacks any of its grit and tension. Cine Vue
5.0
But competition arrives in the shape of Mallory Kane, an assassin who sees off all comers in Steven Soderberghs gripping thriller. Mirror
3.8
Directed by Steven Soderbergh, this is a stylish little thriller with an impressive list of actors. Three Movie Buffs
2.0
Too much time is spent with Mallory being chased if brisk walking counts through streets and atop buildings. Tamp A Bay
1.9
Wrong headed in every way, it fails both as a spy thriller and as a throwback to 70s exploitation flicks. Kansas City
3.0
If only the structure of the story was as robust as Carano, this thriller would have been hard to beat. Digital Spy
2.5
Where the film doesnt stand up to scrutiny is in every other department. Dustin Put Man
3.8
Its an impressive hostage rescue; its a more impressive filmmaking feat. Larsen On Film
4.0
Its got a job to do and it does it very well, without wasting time explaining itself. Hollywood And Fine
3.0
Top class MMA star Gina Carano takes on the ass kicking duties and boy, does she kick it well. The Sun
4.0
Hence the finely observed and quietly brutal encounters with which Steven Soderberghs archly ironic film is rife. Killer Movie Reviews
4.0
Haywire is a primo genre picture through and through.And, after the apocalyptic disaster Contagion, its a consecutively successful diversion for Soder .. The Filmy Ap
4.5
Some of the most uncomfortably fleshy action sequences in recent memory... with coffee pots and flat screen televisions breaking in ways guaranteed to .. Antagony & Ecstasy
3.1
Haywire doesnt require great acting, simply a convincing screen presence and an ability to convincingly kick ass with conviction.
1.9
Haywire fails on all fronts as a result.Its neither glossy nor gritty nor interesting. Js Online
4.0
Yet another tightly directed, expertly made work from a director who seems to know no other way. Hollywood Chicago
4.0
Theres nothing wildly original about screenwriter Lem Dobbs plot, but it offers some good hiding places for Soderbergh to spring his surprises.Like Ca .. Sky
3.0
Soderbergh has delivered a hugely entertaining revenge thriller that has no right to be so dazzlingly realised. Sbs
3.0
Everything feels like it has a real weight to it; Haywire might be the first action movie Ive ever seen in which a character is thrown onto a coffee t .. The Shiz Nit
3.1
These detours slow things down and make us long for the aerial acrobatics, a decent mix of live action, blue screen and digital planes. Bitly
4.0
The patsy out for payback plot may be old hat, but Soderberghs trademark tricksy structure and elliptical flashbacks do a fine job of making the famil .. The Skinny
3.1
This two part nonfiction film is a little long, but it is full of great insight that Beatles fans will find fascinatingand of course the music is top .. Scene Stealers
4.0
Haywire runs a lean 90 or so minutes, and delivers the kind of crisp, thrilling action its audience will desire. Dvd Talk
4.5
A taut action thriller that is as briskly efficient and muscular as its heroine. What So
3.5
Can Carano act Well, she can express herself quite effectively by snapping a mans neck with her knee. reason
3.0
If you want to see a female action star in the making convincingly kicking the crap out of a succession of photogenic boys, this is the ticket to buy. Film 4
2.0
In a movie thats basically about watching a formidable female run, kick and punch her way through a world of treacherous males, one of the best exchan .. Wsj
3.1
The limitations of the film arent Caranos fault: Admittedly, her emoting borders on the wooden side, but she does have charisma and a natural screen p .. Clclt
3.1
The film does have style, but unfortunately the focus on that element seems to have come at too much of a cost.
2.5
Haywire is as entertaining as a skillful cartoon. Gia Carano is Road Runner, and her adversaries are a bunch of Wile E. Coyotes. Tony Mack
4.0
It also runs a brisk and refreshing 93 minutes, so it never overstays its welcome and leaves you wanting more. Fat Guys At The Movies
2.0
The rest of the cast put in solid turns, providing solid ground for Carinos all action spectacular, though their collective effort still stutters at b .. Fan The Fire Magazine
2.0
Well let someone decide whether this scenario construction is lazy or post modernist hip. Entertainment Time
4.0
Move over Angelina Jolie. Machismo feminine style got an upgrade. Gina Carano is beautiful. Built and bad. Im totally in love. And guys, I dont think .. Tri City Herald
3.5
Haywire is a raw, sometimes thrilling, action picture with smarts. Daily Film Fix
4.5
This isnt a film with harnesses, poorly cast doubles or weak paltry punches.
3.1
Despite some thrilling combat choreography executed with flair by MMA champ Gina Carano, Steven Soderbergh clearly phoned it in here. Boston Phoenix
2.0
Things to do The Westminster Dog Show guide Youll howl with joy at the Westminster Dog Show, at which hundreds of dog owners and all types of breeds ( .. New York Time Out
3.0
Haywire is a movie that knows what it wants, which is to showcase the athletic prowess and personal charm of its star Carano. It achieves this goal st .. Assignment X
4.0
Its a fantastic minimalist action film where you actually get to see what is happening. The Scorecard Review
3.0
Carano redefines cinematic physical action performances by a woman. Graffiti With Punctuation
4.5
He is not a Michael Haneke, scolding us for enjoying the violence hes offering for us to enjoy. Battleship Pretension
3.0
Wow, what a movie!.Haywire is jammed with terrific action sequences and sports a decent story as well. Movie Chambers
2.0
Ultimately what the film looks like is...that a bunch of actors really wanted to get beatdowns from an MMA fighter. Need Coffee
2.0
Dont worry about the convuluted plot: see it for a kickass performance by womens martial arts champ Gina Carano. Compuserve
4.0
You can see that Carano did her own stunts in this highly entertaining, fast paced thriller.You actually believe this woman can fight a man and win. Film Festival Today
4.0
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2.0
Carano is nothing special as an actress but darned if it matters when shes supported by a killer screenplay, a sharp cast, and Steven Soderberghs unmi .. Film.com
2.0
Haywire may simply be a genre exercise for Soderbergh, but few directors are able to flex their cinematic muscles as effectively. Metro Times
3.8
Haywire will never be mistaken for a genre classic, but its a tight little thriller that wisely grounds its action in reality, making it more immediat .. Illinois Times
4.0
Haywire doesnt just start 2012 with a bang; it sets the bar very, very high for every action film thats going to follow in its footsteps this year. MSN Movies
2.0
A solid revenge tinged actioner, full of kick ass brawls, chases, and a sly, self deprecating sense of humor.
2.5
The MacGuffin, or the plot device thats the reason for the entire film, isnt remotely intriguing in the end. The Diva Review
2.0
Even in the midst fighting off a battalion of protective gear clad law enforcement officers, Carano has a businesslike confidence. Movie Mom
4.3
Watching a woman being hurled against a flat screen TV might not ordinarily be my idea of fun, but its clear Carano can take it, and land on her feet .. Movie Line
4.5
If youre devoted to saucy action, youll emerge from the theatre battered and bruised from the experience, and extremely satisfied. Mid Day
1.5
Too bad thats not quite enough in a film where shes given dialogue. Showbiz Junkies
3.1
As with Contagion, Soderberghs arthouse cool does more to dampen the appeal of the genre material than to validate, elevate, critique or refresh it. S .. Gomemphis
3.0
But what makes the film special is the way Soderbergh handles it. Blog Oregonlive
2.5
Gina Carano and Scott Adkins should do a movie together.It would be nothing short of epic! Blu Ray Ign
2.5
But its a parasitic relationship: absent Carano, the movie lacks enough story to make it interesting. Blogs Houston Press
2.5
A wafer thin pro feminist spy thriller that thrives solely because we havent seen its like before. Mania.com
3.5
Haywire is guaranteed to be the most fun youll have at the movies this month. Fox News
3.5
A stylish action movie with a solid action heroine and an amazing fight scene but no plot. Cines Nark
2.0
Soderberghs approach is a little too stripped down when youre making a conventional genre movie, the absence of conventional genre elements becomes di .. Deep Focus
3.0
Yes, theres plenty of daring ambition.But by ending up as frayed as Zoe Soldanas Colombiana (2011), Haywire ultimately proves we need much more than w .. Birmingham Mail
4.5
may be unpredictable but his command of movie making is exhilarating and lord knows hes never dull. Play Boy
4.0
Gina Caranos attitude free performance more than merits top billing. Movie Metropolis
3.5
January through April is typically considered the slowest part of the movie season, but theres absolutely nothing slow about Haywire, an action packed .. The Reel Deal
3.1
One of the benefits is Caranos screen presence and an ability to kick booty approaching that of Jason Statham.
2.0
I dont wear the dress, explains Mallory Kane as she ponders the details of her next job. If she did, shed probably strangle someone with it. Dallas News
2.0
The action is low techno fancy pyrotechnics or computer graphicsand that only increases its impact.You might think youve seen this movie beforebut you .. Maki At The Movies Blogspo ..
3.5
Carano, a formal mixed marshal arts fighter, is incredible.If Linda Hamilton and Jackie Chan had a baby (I wish), it would be Gina Carano. Ladue News
3.1
Wed expect a woman like Carano to shine in the fight scenes, and she doesnt disappoint.
1.5
Stylistically it has some things going for it, but the characters and plot are so slipshod that you wont really care after about a half hour whats goi .. Ny 1
3.1
Shes not much in the acting department, but Gina Carano can punch, kick and pounce, all of which is more important than acting in Steven Soderberghs a .. Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA) ..
3.5
By the time its over, you may wonder if youve just seen the best direct to video action movie to ever hit the big screen or a Robert Rodriguez genre m .. Seanax
3.5
Its sheer escapism as we watch a gang of pros playing one tough guy after another. Tough guys who will all drop like dominoes when the toughest one in ..
4.5
If youre familiar with Soderbergs style and allow your patience to be tested, theres a payoff in the end.
2.5
Haywire is always interesting, it just isnt compelling and it needs to be. Easy Reader News
4.0
Carano and Soderbergh have actually created a possible franchise in the character like a tangible Lara Croft... Real.com
3.5
Haywire is about the simple joys of action film virtuosity, and Soderbergh delivers.
3.8
Right up to the films comically abrupt ending, its all about Mallorys strength, speed and uncanny ability to survive. A dismissive cop, early on, refe .. Seattle Times
4.5
Steven Soderbergh has mashed, fermented and distilled a range of familiar Seventies revenge movie tropes into a cask strength action thriller.
3.0
Gina Carano is pretty good in this and shows a nice sexiness and toughness that you dont see much on the big screen. Ignorant Bliss
3.5
It may seem like this is merely an exercise in style and to be honest, it is. Soderberghs clearly fascinated by the physicality of Carano as a fighter ..



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