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I'm way behind on posting movie and TV logs and I found some thoughts on Tom Hardy's 2015 movie Legend in which he plays both of the notorious Kray Twins, British gangsters that ruled London in the 1960s.
I love a good gangster movie, but this is not one of them. Upon re-watching the trailer, I'm reminded of what a fast-paced, action-packed movie was promised, but it's actually 132 sluggish minutes where the movie never turns the corner.
Is it supposed to be romantic? Emily Browning plays Reggie Kray's first wife, who only seems to tolerate him instead of being in love with him.
Is it supposed to be a heist movie? Nope, because despite the money dumping scene, there aren't any heists.
Is it supposed to be about the esthetics of violence? No, because even the fight scenes are nothing special.
Is it supposed to be historical? Kinda--the sets, costumes and props are actually the best part of the movie.
Is it supposed to be about a detective who busts up the brothers' criminal empire? Maybe? I forgot who the lead detective supposed to be :-D The movie does this so often--introducing and then tossing out characters.
The movie certainly wasn't lacking for talent, music or anything else. It just didn't know what story it wanted to, or was trying to, to tell. It's just a bunch of beautifully designed scenes tied together with Frances' voice over explaining what's happening.
I love a good gangster movie, but this is not one of them. Upon re-watching the trailer, I'm reminded of what a fast-paced, action-packed movie was promised, but it's actually 132 sluggish minutes where the movie never turns the corner.
Is it supposed to be romantic? Emily Browning plays Reggie Kray's first wife, who only seems to tolerate him instead of being in love with him.
Is it supposed to be a heist movie? Nope, because despite the money dumping scene, there aren't any heists.
Is it supposed to be about the esthetics of violence? No, because even the fight scenes are nothing special.
Is it supposed to be historical? Kinda--the sets, costumes and props are actually the best part of the movie.
Is it supposed to be about a detective who busts up the brothers' criminal empire? Maybe? I forgot who the lead detective supposed to be :-D The movie does this so often--introducing and then tossing out characters.
The movie certainly wasn't lacking for talent, music or anything else. It just didn't know what story it wanted to, or was trying to, to tell. It's just a bunch of beautifully designed scenes tied together with Frances' voice over explaining what's happening.
