Legend

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1.5
And hes ably supported by an elegiac Carter Burwell score, softly luminescent Dick Pope cinematography, and an all star cast of character actors who p .. Av Club
3.0
And hes ably supported by an elegiac Carter Burwell score, softly luminescent Dick Pope cinematography, and an all star cast of character actors who p .. Av Club
4.5
On the subject of knives, Helgeland doesnt blink when it comes to violence, and nor does he embellish it. Den Of Geek
3.0
The films saving grace is Hardy, who is as ferocious and watchable as ever, acting smooth and brooding as Reggie and unhinged as Ronnie. EW
3.5
It lacks the kind of thematic depth to make it a classic of its genre. Rogerebert
1.9
Too many times here theres the feel of two different performances. Rogerebert
4.0
But Legend does let its leading man down a little; Hardys top form acting isnt fully supported by the uneven script, which could have been much more c .. Common Sense Media
1.5
If the Hardy Boys film swallowing contribution ultimately thwarts the effort, that cant be helped. Variety
4.0
Legend would be worth seeing for Tom Hardys dual performance alone, but fortunately it also has a compelling British gangster story to go along with i .. We Got This Covered
1.5
Hair trigger Ronnie hes the one in glasses; also: certifiably insane moves with a thugs lumber but sounds like hes caught a permanent case of the snif .. Austin Chronicle
4.0
In what is surely his finest hour to date, Tom Hardy plays both brothers. Much more than a gimmick, its like watching one side of a mind wrestle with .. Time Out
3.0
Hinging on the double barrelled blast of Tom Hardys bang on central performance(s), Legend is a brash, cartoonish affair, happy to bask in the reflect .. The Guardian
3.0
This is an overfamiliar story, made potent by Tom Hardy always giving it 200%. The Guardian
2.0
Too often Hardys performance falls into broad crazy eyes villainy, with a voice that recalls a slightly more distinct Bane. But given Helgelands equal .. The Guardian
1.9
Given how Legends script is so bereft of insight into its characters psyches, perhaps theres only so much even an actor of Hardys stature can do.
2.5
Universal Pictures) I think you missed a spot, cracked one critic, to the screen.
1.5
The cinematography is sufficiently handsome (Dick Pope doesnt miss), but as if an underwhelming story wasnt enough, an impressive though incongruous s .. Collider
1.5
And while it doesnt mind keeping the stakes high as far as body counts go, its a difficult line to walk. Collider
2.5
Hair trigger Ronnie hes the one in glasses; also: certifiably insane moves with a thugs lumber but sounds like hes caught a permanent case of the snif ..
4.5
As a character study, it proves about as deep as Goofus and Gallant in the British underworld, but its also consistently fun to watch. The New York Times
2.3
Hardys one of a rare group of actors who can make utter dreck worthwhile through virtue of his magnetic talent alone. Paste Magazine
1.5
Perhaps unsurprisingly, Channel 4s Prince: Last Year of a Legend couldnt offer much insight into Princes emotional life in the final year. Telegraph
3.0
As Reggie, hes really solid, a convincing hardman with big dreams and a well controlled streak of violence. Telegraph
1.5
A tremendous effort by Hardy is let down by unfocused storytelling.
1.3
E mail: mlasalle@sfchronicle.com Twitter: @MickLaSalle Legend Drama. San Francisco Chronicle
2.0
Hoopers arty style rarely materializes into thoughtful storytelling. The Young Folks
1.5
Not only is the choreography occasionally dizzying, the accompanying music doesnt fit the scene. The Young Folks
2.5
Not only is the choreography occasionally dizzying, the accompanying music doesnt fit the scene. The Young Folks
4.0
Helgelands savvy new take on this well known story proves that crime can pay, while Hardy is astonishing and magnetic in two truly towering performanc ..
3.5
Ultimately, Legend serves as a solid vehicle for Tom Hardy, and while its never boring, it also doesnt carry a great deal of weight. Cinema Blend
2.5
It almost doesnt matter who the real Tom Hardy is as long as hes in good directorial hands his best self shines through, which makes Legend a difficul .. The Globe And Mail
3.5
Legend has all the elements of a period gangster film in place, along with dollops of additional dash and verve.
3.0
While Helgelands film as a whole is little more than a workmanlike job, many on both side of the Atlantic will respond to Hardys energetic double turn .. One Guys Opinion
4.5
A miserable Christmas party is a beauty of period design and a disquisition on the stupid messy ugliness of violence. Village Voice
3.8
Perhaps thats what Frances Shea (Emily Browning, a pixie cut/mini skirted embodiment of Mod London) saw in him. Rogers Movie Nation
3.0
An entertaining but short sighted character study gangster biopic on the identical twin cockney thugs Reg and Ron Kray. Sover
2.5
A filmmaker doesnt have to glamorize the gangster lifestyle like Francis Ford Coppola in The Godfather; Scorseses brutal forays into the genre have be .. ReelViews
2.0
Doesnt make much sense of their criminal reign, cherry picking the highlights of their madness without establishing context, making the picture feel f .. Blu Ray
1.5
Brian Helgeland, following up on his impressive Jackie Robinson biopic 42, never seems quite at home in old Blighty, but he delivers a thorough, nicel .. Chicago Reader
2.5
Beyond even that, writer/director Brian Helgeland doesnt do a convincing job of selling the arguments. Mark Reviews Movies
3.0
The actresss performance, too, feels scripted and recited, not performed.
2.5
The anticlimactic finale only confirms Legends place as a sporadically entertaining yet disastrously overlong misfire, which is too bad, certainly, gi .. Reel Film Reviews
2.0
Unfortunately the film supporting performance, written and directed by Brian Helgeland, is disappointingly muddled, with a script that falls into bana .. The Times
3.0
Hardy and Emily Browning give excellent performances in this film, co written and directed by Brian Helgeland (42). The story is compelling and the ch .. Lariat
2.0
His forehead doesnt furrow expressively the way it usually does, as if Ronnie is too thick and savage for such delicate nuance. ( Eric Ds Nider
3.0
As Reggies emotionally fragile wife, Emily Browning is an oasis of sympathy amid the squalor, the only person in the movie we really give a damn about .. News Review
3.0
An entertaining showcase for its versatile leading man, this oddly but defiantly upbeat film seldom fails to fascinate, even when its for the wrong re .. Radio Times
4.5
Unlike Sinatra, I dont think I ever would have enjoyed spending time with the real men, but theyre nothing short of mesmerizing to watch up on the scr .. Screen It
3.0
Oscars predictions Sufragette Expect uproar from feminist campaigners if this film doesnt get any Oscar nominations. Independent
3.1
It sounds silly, and often it is. Helgelands script is hit and miss. Still, Hardy, playing gangster twins, is a show all by himself, an actor flying w .. Rolling Stone
1.5
Hardys virtuosity saves the pictures artificiality at nearly every turn. The Wrap
4.5
And thats a good thing for Legend, because what surrounds Hardy on screen isnt always as sure handed or as provocative as its star. The Wrap
3.1
The most impressive thing about Legend is Hardys ability to differentiate the twins and the camera tricks employed to put them together in scenes. New York Post
2.5
Ronnie wears unfashionable glasses and doesnt like taking his psychiatric drugs, with predictably unpredictable results. Az Central
3.0
Its a busy but not entirely satisfying film, thankfully elevated by Hardys performance, which goes past the usual technical trickery to create the pal .. Smh
2.5
Reg is handsome and debonair; hes got James Dean swept up hair and looks sharp in a dinner jacket. Smh
4.5
Reggie recruits a mild mannered con man (David Thewlis) as the front for brothers legit operations, but Ronnie just doesnt trust the guy. Npr
1.5
Tom Hardy is fab, but this is GoodFellas lite, depicting violent sociopaths as glamorous, even amusing, and lacking all understanding of what made the ..
3.8
14A Watching Tom Hardy nearly upstage himself in the gangster biopic Legend makes for mesmerizing viewing. Toronto Star
3.8
even if it doesnt ever rise to legendary status itself, Legend is a fitting portrait of the twin gangsters who, while they had their moment in the 60s .. Q Network
2.0
Unfortunately, its no better derivative, cliched and averagely acted. Daily Mail
3.0
However, it doesnt seem too pious to point out that there was nothing funny about either of the Krays. Daily Mail
4.5
This riveting portrayal is extraordinary on many counts. First and foremost, it is Tom Hardys intense and haunting depictions of both roles that bring ..
2.5
The script may be flawed and the narrative storytelling mechanical, but ... whenever either one Tom Hardy (or both) is onscreen, Legend is engrossing .. Observer
5.0
The final scene between themthe final gazecarries extraordinary weight and wields a delicious shock. New Yorker
2.0
Sprung from a hospitalized incarceration as Legend begins, hes delusional, maddeningly obtuse and truly scary when off his meds which is often. Boston Herald
1.5
Its sad that Helgeland, the Oscar award winning screenwriter of L A Confidential, doesnt think of making more of the excellent Wood. The New Indian Express
5.0
The action is strong but it lacks narrative and character intrigue although fans of the books by James Dashner should be happy. Express
4.0
Legend (Cert 18; 131mins) The world really doesnt need another film celebrating the notoriety of gangsters Ronnie and Reggie Kray but the decision to .. Express
3.1
Starring Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, David Thewlis, Christopher Eccleston, Chazz Palminteri. Boston Globe
3.0
This should be the greatest film ever made, but Brian Helgeland inexplicably seems to think the bland love story is more interesting than Tom Hardy as .. Uproxx
3.0
One performance is as impressive as anything hes done since Bronson; the other may have been inspired by Harry Enfield. The Irish Times
2.0
A little more energy or flair could have stopped Legend from feeling like a standard biopic in the way that it does. Blogs Indie Wire
3.0
Maybe theres no appetite for a truly uncompromising movie about the Krays. Standard
2.5
The movie is strangely forgettable, and even with someone as talented as Hardy giving all hes got in a dual role theres frustratingly little to get ex .. Movie Freak
3.0
Hardys performance nay, performances are so electrifying they cut through the confusion. Watch Legend for him and him alone. Hes great, times two. Detroit News
3.1
Helgeland revels in the violence and depravity, setting a dubious tone that, in that final act, has as much of a struggle as Reggie in going straight. Groucho Reviews
3.8
Legend is never dull, it just doesnt take us where the greatest mob movies have taken us. Aisle Seat
2.5
While the leading man is spookily effective in most scenes, theres no getting away from the fact Legend is gormlessly glorifying two awful human being .. Herald Sun
3.0
Legend offers Hardy the sort of role that an actor can really sink their teeth into. And if the film itself doesnt ever really match the level of effo .. Consequence Of Sound
3.0
A film that is devoid of any true focus, not quite sure if its attempting to be a stylistic offering in the same mould as Bronson, or be naturalistic .. Hey U Guys
3.0
Its an effective gimmick, a mirror has two faces acting seminar thats wasted on an overlong, inferior film. Oregon Live
1.5
The examination of what made them legends apart from their bloodthirstiness isnt exactly strong. Scroll
4.5
Its undermined by an ill fitting score and a puzzlingly structured third act, but theres real pleasure in Hardys bold, intense, and utterly compelling .. Film Ink
3.0
If only the movie surrounding the Krays was half as compelling as the men themselves. Ner Dist
3.0
Yet, despite its faults, Helgeland has created an enjoyable character driven narrative, held together by Hardy, who whilst troubling as Ronnie, still .. Cine Vue
3.0
This doesnt feel like their definitive story, more a seductive tribute to how they cornered their place in Londons history. Digital Spy
4.0
But it really doesnt get any bigger, or scarier, than Tom Hardy vs Tom Hardy. Games Radar
3.5
However, Legend is a massively enjoyable film, and Hardys double performance is a joy to behold, but the film maybe doesnt quite have the conviction t .. Star Burst Magazine
3.0
All in all, its not quite a misfire, but could have been so much more. Hardy, however, will come out of it higher than ever as he cements himself as a .. Star Burst Magazine
4.0
I have no qualms about gangster movies that glorify the gangsters Id have to sacrifice a significant chunk of Scorseses oevre if I did and I didnt hav .. Abc
3.0
The film positively exults in its brutality, which is perhaps unsurprising considering its source material: John Pearsons tellingly titled 1995 The Pr .. Nz Herald
3.0
Legend might appeal to undiscriminating crime fans who arent familiar with the Krays; others may want something a little punchier where Chazz Palminte .. Flicks
3.1
Instead, hes apt to explode into violence at the slightest provocation. Stl Today
3.0
Writer director Brian Helgeland infuses even the grisliest brutality with an amusing smirk, which makes the movie much more engaging than expected. Contact Music
3.0
His overtly homosexual Ronnie is a jaw clenched, hard staring psychopathic panto dame. The Arts Desk
3.0
And a third featuring a perfectly non plussed David Thewlis as the Krays accountant. Killer Movie Reviews
3.0
The pleasure is in watching Hardy, whos so good that nothing else measures up. Patriot Ledger
2.0
Helgelands film falls way short compared to Peter Medaks 1990 film The Krays, which elevated their story to an almost poetic level. Next to it, Legend .. Scmp
1.5
Trouble is, Helgeland doesnt seem sure what story he wants to tell, the screenplay switching abruptly from crime drama to romance to morality tale and .. Ign
1.0
There is, however, one wincingly nasty fight involving brass knuckles and hammers. ( Sandiego Reader
3.0
This would almost be entirely all about surfaces if not for Hardys portrayal of the brothers. Straits Times
2.0
If Legend has no shape, and if the lack of a driving force makes it feel Godfather long, at least it has a sense of humor. Metro New York
4.5
His fifth and most assured film as both writer and director, Legend is not the work of a dedicated stylist, but of a strong storyteller who, like Lawr .. Film Comment
3.0
Flashy production and performances dont distract from the films flaws, though the American Helgeland nails the minutiae of British life. One Room With A View
4.0
All of which sounds like the film doesnt deserve many plaudits, but occasionally an actors performance is so captivating and enthralling that it eleva .. The Shiz Nit
0.5
Flies whenever the Krays go Kray Kray and plummets whenever they try to act normal. Crave Online
4.0
Thats partly the audiences fault, to be fair, although the film doesnt help itself with some of its joviality around gang murder. What Culture
1.5
This makes for great entertainment, after all who doesnt like a comedy villain whose funny voice and off the wall digressions induce titters a plenty, .. The Ooh Tray
3.0
Having the film narrated in voice over by Emily Brownings Frances Shea, the emotionally fragile teenager Reggie wooed and wed, doesnt offer any real i .. What So
1.5
Fans of Tom Hardy will find plenty to like, but no one else has a reason to watch this movie. Lainey Gossip
4.5
The transition doesnt work, leaving the darker final third of the film essentially orphaned. Film Journal International ..
3.0
Helgeland doesnt skimp on the comedic beats, which occupies a sizable amount of the films run time. Fresh Fiction
3.0
Double the Hardy is always going to be worth laying down a few bucks to see, but more often than not his dual performances are the only thing Legend h ..
2.5
And that, in short, is Legend: a film defined by its spectacular performances and misfiring direction. Concrete Play Ground
3.1
How you start with an epic crime tale and Tom Hardy at his most Hardy and end up with something this tepid might even be a more interesting story than .. National Post
4.0
As a historical account, its problematic; as a vibrant slice of period fiction, its boisterously, bruisingly great. Sky
2.0
It doesnt feel like weve been transported back in time to a gritty post war London. Daily Star
4.0
It seems fair to say that Legend doesnt set itself up to be the definitive Kray story, but its hella entertaining. Toronto Sun
1.5
What could have been a blazing entry into the pantheon of great British mob dramas is instead a dish of stale pudding. Fw Weekly
3.0
Helgelands script doesnt build towards some big heist or turf war, but rather an internal blowup and personal loss, and the film takes its time gettin .. Blog Bullz Eye
3.0
Were never sure what Ronnie is going to do, and he doesnt seem sure either. Assignment X
4.5
Luckily, Hardy is there to pick up the pieces... this is possibly Hardys most ambitious role to date and the Brit is magnificently enticing as both Re .. Cairo 360
3.0
Legend is a film that does not live up to its name, but its leading man does. Without Tom Hardys titanic performance, Legend is Double Impact. Graffiti With Punctuation
1.5
Hardy dazzles in spite of the film, which is muddled, cartoonish, fails to negotiate a clear path between fact and fiction. Spectator
4.5
Hopefully word will spread about the incredible dual performance by Tom Hardy that could, and should, propel him into the Best Actor competition. Kaplan Vs Kaplan
3.1
Still, Im willing to look past the sloppily episodic nature of the film and the fact that I dont particularly care about the romantic relationship at .. Free Beacon
3.0
Hardy is saving grace, valiantly dual acting in the roles of the very different twin brothers. Willamette Week
2.5
Hardys both the leading man and a character actor in one film, though subtlety goes by the wayside in his brash performance(s). Its acting with a capi .. Film Forward
3.0
The script is muddled and nothing more than a space for Hardy to shine. Iol Co Za
4.5
Once you realize how routine Legend is, especially compared to 1990s The Krays, the main pleasure lies in watching Hardy. And, boy, is he watchable. Seattle Weekly
3.5
A dynamic tale where Tom Hardys acting chops become the center of attention. Enfil Me
1.5
In a disturbing manner, the vicious, repugnant Krays are quasi celebrated. World Socialist Web Site
3.0
Tom Hardy delivers not one but two outstanding performances in Legend, an engaging if flawed look at the reign of Londons notorious Kray twins. Indie London
3.8
While Legend definitely has its drawbacks, you basically overlook or ignore them because of Hardy. His characterizations are superb, showing the contr .. Reel Bob
4.0
Legend is chaotic, fast paced and visually impressive, with Hardy delivering his best performance to date. Flick Feast
3.0
Its a study in performance, helped along by todays computer technology. Ex Press
3.5
Its hard to feel how much substance is running through every blood drenched frame because the movie is so visually intoxicating with its perfect perio .. Ex Press
3.0
A stupendous exercise of the criminal tale, of period reconstruction, of giving new life to a whole tradition.
3.5
Tom Hardys excellent performance is sadly not enough to pick up the work of director Brian Helgeland, who is better suited writing great stories behin .. Konexión
2.0
An alarming botch of a biopic on top of being an all round cheesy gangster movie. Reviews Antagony Ecstasy
2.5
Tom Hardys performances as two fisted, twin gangsters elevates a Sixties mob saga that will never be confused with The Godfather. Baret News Wire
3.8
Legend also boasts a top flight supporting cast doing standout work including David Thewlis, Paul Bettany, and Taron Egerton but its Hardys show. And .. Play Boy
3.1
Legend is entertaining, has good rhythm and makes good use of period music. The problem is that it could have been so much more, considering the mater .. Cinencuentro
4.5
Director Brian Helgeland lays everything on with a trowel, but subtlety isnt why were here. The flash, the violence, and Tom Hardys twin performances .. Seventh Row
4.0
work here is sharp, observant and mercifully he avoids the usual filmmaking clichs of depicting London. He casts well, too. Un Cut
4.5
Hardy doesnt just act. He doesnt just become a screen character. He embodies the real life personalities he is attempting to portray and ends up achie .. Spokane7
1.9
Paul Bettanyblink and youll miss himis wasted as a rival mob boss. La Movie Boeuf Wordpress
2.0
Stretches a little too long, but its a pretty good gangster film. Chilango.com
3.0
Tom Hardy impresses mightily as hesplits up with himself. Yet even with his skills, Legend often misses the mark.
2.0
Unfortunately, though the film is unquestionably worth seeing for Hardys performances, its badly let down by a poorly written script and a misguided f .. Wow 247
3.0
Hardys Reggie is smooth, clever, romantic and calculated. His Ron is fearsome, with eyes permanently bulging and a mouth mumbling out threats as if he .. Ask Men
2.5
With the plethora of films, books and documentaries based on the notorious exploits of the Kray twins, you would expect that there is no possibility o ..
4.5
The perfect setting and the outstanding work of Tom Hardy are the reasons to see the film. Reforma
4.5
Tom Hardy does not so much act in films as wildly devour them, drawing every last ounce of energy and audience love his way. In Legend... he sucks an .. The Sunday Times
4.5
What stands out are the good performances that possibly just would like to fans of the gangster movies.



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