Legend Review

Rating: 5/10 (30 March 2017)

I had my doubts going into the movie Legend. I don't know why I did, but I just didn't have high expectations for this movie. See if I was wrong on the matter.
Synopsis: The true story of London's most notorious gangsters, twins Reggie and Ronnie Kray. As the brothers rise through the criminal underworld, Ronnie advances the family business with violence and intimidation while Reggie struggles to go legitimate for local girl Frances Shea. In and out of prison, Ronnie's unpredictable tendencies and the slow disintegration of Reggie's marriage threaten to bring the brothers' empire tumbling to the ground. Starring: Tom Hardy, Tom Hardy Director: Brian Hegleland
Well, first thing, I hardly ever like it where one actor plays two different parts in one movie. Look at the other ones: Van Damme in almost any movie he ever made, Armie Hammer in Social Network, Andy Garcia in a movie I can't even remember the name of. The movies don't hold up just because you get two of someone. Tom Hardy in this movie was no different. I know the guys were identical in almost every way, one was a few inches taller than the other and a few other minor differences, but that doesn't mean they couldn't have found someone else for the second role and just have the actors switch out from time to time.
One thing that did work for this movie was that Tom Hardy was in it. The man is a diverse actor. This role(s) proved he could do almost anything. He wasn't the only good actor from the movie. Surprisingly, Taron Eggert was amazing as well.
This movie was BASED off a true story. They used liberties as people do with other true stories. Do I agree with them changing aspects of people's lives? No, but you have to understand why they do it. Some things just aren't interesting, so they make them more lively. Did it help here? Yes and no. I'm not going to give away aspects of the movie, because I don't know what they changed, and also I don't like ruining movies for people. I just want to give you all some knowledge on the movie and you decide if you want to watch the movie based off what I say.
Final Thoughts: If you like true stories, you may like this one. I personally didn't think it was that good. It wasn't bad either. Tom Hardy made the movie, then again, playing a duel role he unmade the movie.
Rating: 5 out of 10