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Haywire

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Mallory Kane (Gina Carano) is a highly trained operative for a government security contractor. Her missions take her to the world's most dangerous areas. After Mallory successfully frees a hostage journalist, she's betrayed and left for dead by someone in her own agency. Knowing her survival depends on learning the truth behind the double-cross, Mallory uses her black-ops training to set a trap. But when things go awry, Mallory knows she'll die unless she can turn the tables on her adversary.
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MMA star and first-time actress Gina Carano displays ample action-movie chops in Haywire, a fast-paced thriller with a top-notch cast and outstanding direction from Steven Soderbergh.

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David Edelstein New York Magazine/Vulture Steven Soderbergh continues his occasional practice of using actors as found objects in his perfectly enjoyable formula action-thriller Haywire. Jan 8, 2013 Full Review Rafer Guzman Newsday Mixed martial-arts star Carano puts major muscle, if minor acting ability, into this enjoyable action flick. Jan 8, 2013 Full Review Sara Michelle Fetters MovieFreak.com Dobbs and Soderbergh have a good feel for this genre, and seeing how things play out and watching Mallory exact her brutal, full-impact revenge is a total joy. Rated: 3.5/4 Jan 27, 2012 Full Review Don Shanahan Every Movie Has a Lesson Soderbergh taps into the intrigue and coolness he's been good at in the past, but adds a new level of velocity thanks to Carano. Rated: 3/5 Oct 17, 2024 Full Review Sean Axmaker Stream on Demand Steven Soderbergh’s drive-in assassin action movie by way of a sleek art-house conspiracy thriller. May 6, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A solid, classy action movie that avoids the formal clichés of its genre. Rated: 3.5/4 Feb 23, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Andre L A great action movie with a good story, and using an actual MMA fighter makes a huge difference with fight scenes. Gunplay was well executed, fight scenes were very well done, and overall a fun ride that kept me engaged and interested in what would happen next. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/23/25 Full Review Calvin O This movie was a waste of time I don't understand how people like this movie and saying it's a work of art. The main character don't even have much characteristic, the surprise turns are not even surprising. We know from the very beginning who set her up and keep asking why is she even after Kenneth to begin with. Why does an agent go to mission with real name and everybody knows about her family history, who her dad is, where he lives, what he does, and still make a nice scene with him when they want her dead. It doesn't even look like an action movie, action scenes make you feel ashamed for their quality. The storyline is hilariously stupid. I am absolutely disappointed by my time being wasted, can't even understand how McGregor, Douglas, Banderas & Tatum agreed to play in a movie like this. You watch it and then you would be like "What the hell?!" Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 08/13/25 Full Review Chip A. Brilliant storytelling, fast paced- reminds me of Ronin Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/17/25 Full Review Stephen C Failure in 1 hour and 34 minutes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 06/02/25 Full Review CBD R Gina so badact. Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 04/10/25 Full Review Stephen L Steven Soderbergh’s Haywire is a refreshingly stripped-down action thriller that trades Hollywood spectacle for raw, physical authenticity. Gina Carano, in her breakout role, brings an imposing yet effortless presence, executing some of the most fluid and realistic fight choreography in modern action cinema. Soderbergh’s signature precision is on full display, crafting a film that values clarity and control over excess. The action is crisp, the cinematography is sleek, and the film’s deliberate pacing allows tension to simmer beneath the surface. Carano’s natural physicality makes every encounter feel real, while a strong supporting cast—including Michael Fassbender, Ewan McGregor, and Michael Douglas—adds weight to the intrigue. Haywire is a masterclass in economic action filmmaking, proving that less is often more. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 03/16/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Mallory Kane (Gina Carano) is a highly trained operative for a government security contractor. Her missions take her to the world's most dangerous areas. After Mallory successfully frees a hostage journalist, she's betrayed and left for dead by someone in her own agency. Knowing her survival depends on learning the truth behind the double-cross, Mallory uses her black-ops training to set a trap. But when things go awry, Mallory knows she'll die unless she can turn the tables on her adversary.
Director
Steven Soderbergh
Producer
Gregory Jacobs
Screenwriter
Lem Dobbs
Distributor
Relativity Media
Production Co
Irish Film Board, Relativity
Rating
R (Some Violence)
Genre
Action, Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jan 20, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 19, 2015
Box Office (Gross USA)
$201.7K
Runtime
1h 32m
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