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  Written January 23, 2012

  Trailers mis-communicate what your are getting into

  by Matt_B_77

  This is a very good movie BUT your perception of it before you see it will affect whether you like it or not. The trailers do not do any justice at really promoting this movie for the great movie it is. They show it as one of those non-stop Jason Statham CRANK type action flicks; it is not! The action is great and intense (Michael Fassbender fight scene is astonishing) but the storyline is more slow paced; even during flashbacks you get a real time feel to how everything is progressing. Additionally, you do not discover how everything ties together until the end. You get the premise of what's going down early on but the "why" happens in the last 5 minutes of the film. Steven Soderbergh has done a great job at constructing a movie that brings an old school Dirty Harry/Paul Kersey character type into a woman's role. He has gritty elements of 70's action/drama with 70's style martial arts fight scenes. Lastly Gina's acting; B+ but it's just her first gig; nowhere but up from here.

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  Written January 22, 2012

  Not Perfect, but Good

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  I didn't go into Haywire expecting much. I went into it as a Gina Carano fan who wanted to see her doing what she does best...fighting. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw so much more. The trailers have been misleading and I think that's part of the reason audiences haven't responded well. If you were sucked in by the trailers, you were most likely expecting a non-stop barrage of gratuitous fight scenes and that's not at all what this movie is.
  However, the fights that are there are gorgeous and brilliantly realistic. Carano is very much in her element in those moments. For someone with no prior acting experience, Carano truly turns in a stellar performance as Mallory Kane, a character that is about as far opposite Carano's bashful and sweet personality as you can get. She's stunning in the scenes with Fassbender. The movie isn't perfect, it was a bit disjointed and the story could have been fleshed out more, but it's not bad. The 60s/70s score is very refreshing.

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  Written January 23, 2012

  Straightforward Noir Action

  by drewbach

  Though the trailer sets up a conspiracy espionage flick, the plot is really more escape and revenge--it's straightforward to the point of being simplistic. The cast is peppered by talented actors having fun, but the script doesn't supply any very interesting roles. First timer Gina Carano makes up with presence what she lacks in technique--she's charismatic and in-control.
  
  Where the film shines is its action scenes. Both fights and chases are gripping, pulse-pounding and both stylish and realistic. I actually wondered if some of the escapes might be entirely improvised. The film revels in its stars' athleticism.
  
  Ultimately the emphasis on action is too overbalanced---the movie doesn't really have anything to say, not about its subject or its characters. If you're looking for something a bit thought provoking, you'll feel like you've wasted your time. But if you're looking for a cathartic, well-executed and completely unpretentious action film, this is for you.

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• So-so
  Written January 21, 2012

  Haywire has it all but comes up just average

  by Mopar_McNeer

  I have a big review found at aseclub.com.
  
  Here is the long and short of it IMO:
  Great Cast, Great Director, Great Action Sequences, but slow pacing, a plotline that was far too basic & lacking the suspense and depth, and an unfulfilling ending.
  
  The movie was a solid "C". Maybe a C+ or B- simply because the fight sequences were pretty cool and the cast/acting was excellent.
  
  Despite the somewhat lacking plotline and slow pacing, I do think that you should still see this film. Just not in the theater. Wait til it comes out on DVD and you don't have to spend $20 on a pair of movie tickets. But best thing to come out of this movie though, hopefully the beginning of an action film career for Gina Carano. I would love to see her get her own type of action film series and character (similar to Indiana Jones, Lara Croft, or Jason Bourne). She really can kick some tail.
  

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  Written January 23, 2012

  Haywire

  by alangilbert

  A rather satisfactory action film and a memorable debut for the female lead Gina Carano who is apparently making the transition from being a competitive mixed martial artist. Reminiscent of the Bourne trilogy, it features lots of action sequences in a variety of locales and situations. Surrounded by a cast that included quite a few big-name screen actors (Ewan MacGregor, Antonio Banderis etc) Ms Carano is carefully directed and inhabits a rather enigmatic personna, her feelings hidden behind a poker face (not inappropriate in a game of intrigue) and while not conventionally pretty she exudes a sensual, feline athletic presence and a rough tomboy-next-door-on-steroids charm.
  
  Nice revenge fantasy, escapist diversion with engaging suspense. Good example of the genre.

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• So-so
  Written January 22, 2012

  Haywire Review

  by amoviefan78

  I was super excited to see this one as I love action movies, female leads & Channing Tatum. Unfortunately this one wasn't all it was cracked up to be. The fight scenes were intense and well choreographed. Gina did a decent job and held her own with all the high watt star power. The cinematography was great and the editing was well done. Alas the script left most of the pertinent info out and some of his story conventions were silly. While I was able to piece together what happened, there was quite a lot of explanation left out and the final fight scene looked staged and ridiculous. Overall it felt more like the season finale of a tv series, albeit it a series I hadn't watched all season and thus had only a rudimentary understanding of what was going on. A decent watch but not worth the $12.25 I paid for it.

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  Written January 21, 2012

  Solid Action Flick

  by Geeman60

  OK....Gina Carano isn't going to win an Oscar any time soon. Having said that, Haywire is a very solid action flick full of outstanding action scenes in which Ms. Carano gives a better than expected performance for a first-timer. Her martial arts skills are apparent as she punches, kicks and chokes her way through most of the male characters. She's already a better actor than Chuck Norris ever was.
  
  Throw in a supporting cast of veterans like Douglas. Paxton Banderas, etc all as good as usual and you end up with a movie well worth the price of admission.

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  Written January 23, 2012

  Awesome action flick!

  by the rater

  If you are expecting cerebral dialogue and academy award winning performances then just don't go see this. If you are an action movie fan do not miss this flick! The fight scenes were absolutely bone shattering. None of this super fast blurry combat where you can't see what is happening. There are arm bars, chokes, wall slams, mirrors shattering, bullets flying, stuff breaking everywhere, amusement park class driving. It was great seeing an action movie actress who was completely credible. She is fit, strong, fast, and beautiful. The movie ended like it was set up for a sequel - I hope there is one.

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• So-so
  Written January 22, 2012

  A female action hero?

  by suuave

  Steven Segal, Jean Claud VanDamm...Gina Caranos? I went in with low expectations and was not disappointed. Her acting wasn't the best but it was on par with that atrocious script. One of her lines was "I don't like loose ends", yet the script left a whole bunch of them all over the place. Characters were place strategically or only in-line with their personalities when convenient. SWAT Team members and LEOs (Law Enforcement Officer) able to track her and be somewhere before she even knew she was going. And since when does an MI-6 agent (think 007) turn into a whinny little boy after a beat down? The whole flow of the movie is forced. Its like the script went Haywire.
  
  Bottom Line: If you just want to see Gina kick-@$$, then definitely go. If you want to see a great spy thriller that makes sense, go see something else.

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  Written January 23, 2012

  Haywire

  by tomswartz

  If you wanted an action film; you got it. Two things I was impressed with; 1st of course was Gina, and I'll get back to her. Secondly, her supporting cast. Someone really wants to back Gina in a big way. I'd say they want her to be the next big franchise. I don't think she's going to replace Kate Beckinsale any time real soon. I mean just look at the cast.Any one one of these guys carry a movie on they're own. All in all, I think she actually did a pretty good job her first out. By the next time we see her, she''ll have earned a lot more "act-ing chops. I'll be looking forward to it. Tom

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• Oh No!
  Written January 26, 2012

  Haywire

  by RICDICULOUS

  It was the worst movie I have seen in 20 years. The plot was horroble. The action was dismal and fight seens were something out of an old chinese movie (bad).
  I would not recommend it to anyone! Thank god I got $5 tickets.
  

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  Written January 23, 2012

  What even?

  by violentkatz

  The director of this movie has obviously never seen a movie before. I sat through this film and left with no idea about what had happened. The first scene was great- a really well choreographed fight scene, a hostage taken and a getaway...and then there was a boring, confusing, twenty-minute montage with NO WORDS...I barely know anyone's name, and didn't even get really what Malorie's company DID. As much as I wanted to like this movie- I'm a fan of many of the actors and action movies in general- I really, really wish I hadn't wasted the time and money.

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  Written January 22, 2012

  not even close to action packed

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  what you seen in the commericals is the high light of the movie. there was no real action packed scene just a few great moves by Gina. the movie is missing so much...a very quiet movie

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• Oh No!
  Written January 24, 2012

  This Movie was Terrible!!!

  by ebeisler

  Very slow and confusing at times - Nice to see a woman as the key person in the fight scenes Gina Carano was great the rest of the movie was terrible!!!

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  Written January 22, 2012

  Pure garbage

  by JWS9518

  Not sure who is giving this good ratings..this is pure garbage. I felt like I was watching a B movie from the 70's, terrible story, poor acting, and a soundtrack that seemed to be for the wrong movie. I wish I had asked for my money back..this was terrible. Stay far away and watch something else.
  

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