Goodfella's meets the Eastend

Rating: 8/10 (8 November 2015)

Initial thoughts prior to seeing this film, were hopes of not having the same Spandau Ballet experience I had previously. Within the first 5 minutes i was happy to say i was wrong. The differential character acting portrayed by Tom Hardy, as both Ronnie and Reggie Kray is sublime. If i was not such a fan of Tom Hardy, i would have thought Ronnie and Reggie were played by separate actors. The film oozes Eastend character, with a hint of mafioso influence. The use of the big bands and swing music, made me think what it was like to be in one of the Kray clubs, 'back in the day'.
Remember that scene in the movie, Goodfella's, when the camera spans around the club, well it has that same feeling, especially with the clever POV cinematography.
The Director and Writer, Brian Helgeland, not from the East-end himself, still managed to show the movie watcher what it was like living in the Eastend. God knows how the location manager found Tower blocks and Terrace houses in such good condition, which i am guessing is showed that way because at that time would have been new builds.
The film had everything from great dialogue and comedy to action packed drama. The story evolves around the poisonous triangular relationship, between Reggie and his wife, Frances and brother Ronnie. Actress, Emily Browning, who played Frances was fantastic, especially in her interactions with Ronnie Kray.
Even if you're not a fan of The Krays (Past Films or the real Krays themselves), you should go watch this movie. It gives a real account of the occurrence's that happened in a dramatic setting, which will make you want to watch this movie again and again.