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So Underrated

posted 9 years ago by JoshWhoLovesMovies
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Been wanting to see it for a VERY long time.

It was a fantastic movie IMO. The acting on both parts(main and supporting) was excellent. It was wonderfully shot. Tom Hardy did a REALLY great job playing the Kray twins, and the whole supporting cast was good as well; though I'd wish Christopher Eccelston had gotten more screentime. Though I enjoyed Black Mass, I'd say Legend is slightly better than it; though comparing a film with two gangster twins to a film with one ruthless one isn't really fair I guess.. Anyway I really loved this movie, and will definitely be buying it on blu-ray. Think it releases on March 1, 2016.
I find it weird that it's currently at 7.3 on IMDB, its one of 2015's better movies IMO.
Thoughts?

1.Have you seen Legend? Rate 1-10?
2.Did you like Tom Hardy's performance(s) here?
3.For those that know the real story about the Krays, what would be some good books, docs, etc. to check out ?
4.Does it deserve any nominations?
5.What role would you like to see Tom Hardy take on next?
6.Which brother did you like more: Ron or Reggie?

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[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

Actually, I watched the movie a month ago, due to limited release.

Cheers, bruv

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[–] johndeckbose 9 years ago

"Would rather [Tom Hardy] quit acting," eh?

So are you just trying to be clever, or merely stun us all with your bottomless ignorance?

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[–] flora_lo 9 years ago

1\ 10 .It's underated here, so i give it more.
2\ I like his performance.
3\ I heard there are some books talk about Kary's brother
4\ It does. In fact, even Jane fonda said should check this one out.
5\ That's his choice. He's never give the borning performance.
6\ The first time was Reg, I like Ron more after i saw twice.

[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it!

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[–] aranadin 9 years ago

Why do you feel the need to be a complete cock on here? Do you not get enough attention in real life? You come across as nothing but an absolute )*(... So glad there is a ignore list, you have now managed to make it onto mine you utter anchor...

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[–] CeroneSicario 9 years ago

More Paul Bettany would have made this a much better film.

[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

So you didn't like it?

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[–] CeroneSicario 9 years ago

Really liked the first half, then I just felt the film itself didn't really have much to go on about for the rest of the duration. Tom Hardy definitely made it watchable though. 71/100 was my final grade.

[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

Mate, Tom makes anything watchable. Guy's a brilliant actor.

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[–] irepbtown-816-715699 9 years ago

Fantastic. One of the best films of 2015.

1) Easy 9/10
2) Loved it, I thought he was fantastic as Reggie and although a bit over the top with Ronald, he was a funny character so I didn't mind.
3) I had heard about the Krays in the past but I'm not sure of any good books etc.
4) Best Actor (Academy Awards) definitely. I think Best picture as well and of the nominated ones, I've watched, The Martian, Bridge of Spies and Mad Max, and I don't think they're as good as Legend.
5) I like Tom Hardy, he has played so many different characters. I would watch anything he is in.
6) Tough one, in the end you realise Reggie wasn't any better than Ron. I liked Reggie before he screwed things up with Frances, after which I preferred Ron.

[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

Same here, especially your response to #6.

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[–] jsb-25 9 years ago

1. I will rate it a 5,5.

2.Had it not been for Hardys monumental accomplishment as the twins, I would have given it a 4, as i quickly got bored with the uninteresting way the story was told.

"Legend seems like a movie Scorsese might have made if he wasn't paying attention - the elements are present but they are clumsily assembled and the outcome underwhelms"
-San Francisco Chronicle

3. http://www.amazon.co.uk/Our-Story-Reginald-Kray/dp/1509811427

4. Tom Hardy deserves something maybe.

5. Punisher.

6. None of them.

[–] johnnyrj 9 years ago

It is brilliant. Very underrated and I can't believe Tom Hardy wasn't nominated for an Oscar for this performance.

🐈 High Their!

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[–] Bacon_Statham 9 years ago

Shut up antagonising people for kicks, you total fvcking c\/nt. You need a reality check, mate.

I don't know what's more worrying. This job or your past.

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[–] JoshWhoLovesMovies 9 years ago

I love it. Tom is a brilliant actor.