Legend (1985)

Thompson praises the Arrow Video edition as a stellar release that gives fans little reason to want more. He highlights the film’s transportive visual style and Tangerine Dream score, while noting the trade-off of style over character development.

Kermode finds the film cartoonish but undeniably entertaining, with its attitude to the Krays’ glamour left deliberately ambiguous. He praises Tom Hardy’s committed, mesmerising dual performance as the twins.

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Berry finds the film a daft fairy tale that director Ridley Scott might prefer to forget. She singles out Tim Curry’s performance as the Lord of Darkness as the film’s best feature.

Thomas finds the film visually sumptuous but thin in substance and unlikely to hold most adults’ interest. He praises Tim Curry’s lively performance and Tangerine Dream’s score, while wishing the film had more wit and invention.

Phipps finds the film a visually appealing but intriguing failure, undone by its excess and lack of human depth. He singles out the striking imagery as a strength, while criticizing the story’s blunt symbolism and kitsch.

The review finds the film visually admirable but an unsatisfying viewing experience. It praises the design and costumes, while criticizing dull characters and an emotionally empty story.

The review finds the film a thin gangster saga, largely rescued by Tom Hardy’s performance. It praises Hardy’s strikingly distinct portrayals of the twins, while faulting the film’s schematic characterization and polished style.