Legend Tom Hardy

Rating: 8/10 (31 January 2016)

I was extremely looking forward to this movie and I have to admit I was quite impressed by it. As I have some knowledge of The Krays and their lives and life styles I was quite pleased by how this movie was created. I have listened to the opinions of friends who were critical of this movie as they believe that it did not depict the action and violence that they expected but upon further examination this was due to my friends not being too knowledgeable about The Krays, often hearing over exaggerated stories and tales of violence and brutality. I believe they managed to make this movie as correct and precise as they possibly could of. I believe Tom Hardy was exceptional in this role playing both Ronnie and Reggie Kray. In my experience and knowledge of The Krays through reading books and autobiographies I believe that after years of seeing movies, documentaries and reconstructions of The Krays Tom Hardy nails the performance. The movie was logical, not too over dramatic and told a real life story. I also believe the casting was great with Frances Shea being depicted very well. I enjoyed this movie and will definitely watch it again.