Tom Hardy Shines in Legend
Get ready to experience the captivating story of the Kray twins, brought to life by Tom Hardy's remarkable dual performance. The Electric Palace Hastings is set to screen Legend, a biographical gangster film that explores the rise and fall of the notorious twins.
Dir: Brian Helgeland
Cast: Tom Hardy, Emily Browning, Christopher Eccleston, David Thewlis, Taron Egerton, Chazz Palminteri, Colin Morgan, Paul Bettany
132 mins · 2015 · France, United Kingdom, United States of America · Cert 18 · English
IMDb 6.9/10 · Rotten Tomatoes 60% · Metacritic 55/100 · TMDB 7/10 · Trakt 71%
Awards: 6 wins & 12 nominations total
Are you familiar with the infamous story of the Kray twins, who left their mark on the London underworld in the 1960s? The film Legend, directed by Brian Helgeland, tells the story of their violent rise to power and their eventual downfall. With a talented cast, including Emily Browning, David Thewlis, and Christopher Eccleston, this biographical gangster film is a thrilling portrayal of the twins' notorious exploits.
The film has received mixed reviews from critics, but Tom Hardy's dual performance has been widely praised. On Rotten Tomatoes, 60% of critics have given the film a positive review, with an average rating of 5.9/10. Metacritic has assigned the film a score of 55 out of 100, indicating "mixed or average" reviews. However, viewers have been more enthusiastic, with a 7/10 rating on TMDB and 71% on Trakt. Many have praised Tom Hardy's performance, with some calling it "genius" and "incredible".
Legend is a crime thriller with a runtime of 132 minutes, rated 18 for its violent and mature themes. The film is an international co-production between British, French, and American companies, and it premiered in London in 2015. The film's score, soundtrack, and cinematography have all been praised, making it a visually stunning and engaging watch.
The Electric Palace Hastings will be screening Legend on Sunday, 6 December 2026, as part of their Remembrance Sunday series, which celebrates the life and craft of recently passed cinematic legends. This screening is a unique opportunity to see Tom Hardy's acclaimed performance on the big screen. Tickets are with the button beside the article.
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What viewers say
madisonbrown · 10/10
OMFG THIS MOVIE IS AMAZING. Sorry but I adored this film! Be aware: It is a biopic, do not go into this expecting something different. So yes, it has pacing issues and is a little long but that can't really be helped. But those issues are nothing compared to how slamming this movie is. I've seen it twice already, it's been out in Australia for 2 weeks. In saying that I recommend a second viewing lets you pick up lots of little elements you may…
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Horror future #7 · 8/10
Very good movie but amazing perfomances for Tom Hardy 7.6/10
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CinematicThrowbacks · 9/10
Hardy was a master at playing two characters. I'm not really a fan of gangster movies, but I really enjoyed this one. I do recommend this movie to any Tom Hardy fan.
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WhyNotCallMeRo · 7/10
Tom Hardy had 35 shooting days in which he played both brothers on the same day. He would film the scenes with the brother who had the most dialogue first, then go back into hair and make-up to be transformed into the other brother.
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izzmo · 4/10
This movie starts out strong but about 45 minutes in falls flat. The dialog between the Kray brothers (Hardy and himself) is the best, but at a certain point, you just start asking yourself, "what's the point? Where is this going?" Then it falls into a typical "my beloved committed suicide for what I have become" cliché.
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TheTrophyMunchers · 7/10
Would have loved to have given this a better rating, unfortunately I found the story itself to be pretty basic and not a lot really happened when I look back on it. Luckily Tom Hardy does such an incredible job here that it makes it a watchable film, I think without him it really would have fallen flat. Can't deny that Emily Browning did a decent job too. - 7/10
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bbi88 · 5/10
Plot : 5 Acting : 7 Pacing : 6 Cinematography : 5 Writing : 5 Ending : 4
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siggi963 · 7/10
A British master movie based on true events. Tom Hardy plays both Kray twins. While his Reggie is flawless, his performance as Ron is at times overplayed for my taste. Nonetheless, together with the performance by the lovely Emilie Browning, the movie is excellent. Good entertainment, good acting, good plot. I recommend.
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