Legend (Brian Helgeland, 2015)
(Rewatch)
This was my second time watching this movie and, like the previous time, I'm going to preface this by saying I don't know anything about the Kray twins and I don't really care.
As before, I watched this solely for the sake of getting a double dose of Tom Hardy. And what a pair of performances it is. As Ronnie Kray, he's a mesmerizing combination of comical, sad, and terrifying. As Reggie, he's suave, sexy, sophisticated, and equally frightening in his own way. Like
Locke, this movie serves as an excellent showcase for Hardy's talent, but also like
Locke I find the movie as a whole to be solid but not spectacular. I don't have any real complaints about it, but nor do I have much to praise beyond the central performances.
I initially rated it a 4 out of 5, but with this viewing I'm going to downgrade it just a bit. Still a worthwhile watch, but not one that will ever be a favorite nor one that stands any chance of getting my vote.