Legend (I) (2015)

6.4/10 by 61 users

Focusing on the relationship between Reggie Kray and Frances Shea, told from France's' point of view as someone who knew him best, as well as the mental health issues Ronnie Kray faced and their rise to power as the notorious gangsters of London.

User Reviews

I've seen some poor films recently, e.g. 'No Escape' and (on DVD) 'The Holiday'. But 'Legend' makes up for them. It's a riveting film with a stunning performance by Tom Hardy as both Ronnie and Reggie Kray. His split-screen role never seems odd and his acting is simply spellbinding. The film has its faults. It's too visually arresting at times. A little less gloss and a little more spit and sawdust would have been appropriate. Some of the external scenes seem more like studio ones such is their overly pristine nature. And the character of Frances, Reggie's girlfriend, is not adequately developed. The reasons for her mental fragility are not properly explored. The soundtrack is superb. There are scenes of graphic violence but they are wholly germane to the film's theme. The talented supporting cast is uniformly excellent. But, above all, 'Legend' is Hardy's film.

Release Date	:	Sep 09, 2015
Runtime	:	131 minutes
Genres	:	Crime, Thriller
Production Company	:	StudioCanal, Working Title Films, Cross Creek Pictures, Anton Capital Entertainment (ACE)
Production Countries	:	France, United Kingdom
Casts	:	Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Taron Egerton, David Thewlis,Colin Morgan, Christopher Eccleston, Paul Anderson, Chazz Palminteri, Aneurin Barnard, Millie Brady, Charley Palmer Rothwell
Plot Keywords	:	british, based on true story, twins, gangsters, biography