What other critics are saying ...

Haywire doesn’t just start 2012 with a bang; it sets the bar very, very high for every action film that’s going to follow in its footsteps this year. — James Rocchi, MSN Movies Soderbergh plays with the action genre by planting a real fighter in the role of butt- kicking protagonist, and Carano rises to the challenge. — Bill Goodykoontz, Arizona Republic Haywire makes no sense whatsoever, which should come as no surprise. It’s the latest brainless exercise in self- indulgence from Steven Soderbergh, whose films rarely make any sense anyway. — Rex Reed, New York Observer Pummelling forward from its first diner- set fight scene to a sweeping final showdown on the beach, Haywire is a literal blast. — Eric Kohn, Indiewire As cartoonish live- action and photorealistic cartoons reign at the multiplex, all but obsoleting the laws of gravity, Haywire puts the impact back into screen violence, brings it back to earth. — Nick Pinkerton, Village Voice Undoubtedly worth seeing for the terrific fight sequences, but it’s badly let down by a paperthin plot and a script that, perhaps wisely, chooses not to test Carano’s acting abilities. — Matthew Turner, View London Once you get over the novelty of watching mixed- martialarts fighter Gina Carano beat up her male co- stars, the film has practically nothing else to offer. — Rene Rodriguez, Miami Herald