TOM HARDY FANS ONLY

Movies outside the US are well off the radar of the Academy, and so are the roles of the established Hollywood actors in those flicks.

The story of the notorious Cray twin brothers that led London's underground in the '60s and '70s offered a unique opportunity for Tom Hardy to show everything he knows as one of the leading actors of his generation. And he delivered everything asked of him almost impeccably, especially when it comes to the role of deranged and bipolar Ronnie Kray.

Sadly, the script and supporting cast falls behind, leaving „Legend” floating somewhere between the movie it could have been and the corny stereotype it is.

„Legend” will be loved by Tom Hardy fans and not many more.

LEGEND - 4/10

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MAD, BUT NOT MAX

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One of the most anticipated movies of 2015 didn’t disappoint ”Mad Max” fans, offering some fresh blood(bag) to the faltering franchise, revamping everything and boosting the script for the new century.

Much more like the second two parts of the post apocalyptic story about stranded Australian wasteland, George Miller's story now offers different fragments of the society, highly dependable on motor oil and crazy dictators guarding the sparse life resources.

Mel Gibson is replaced by promising Tom Hardy who doesn’t succeed in filling his shoes being way to inconsistent and undefined as Max Rockatansky. On the other hand, Charlize Teron is just mesmerizing as a true lead role (Furiosa), giving the movie much needed dramatic depth.

As for the story, there isn’t any, just a series of spectacular car chases and battles, done mostly the old fashioned ”analogue” way, which is quite a refreshment in a almost 100% CGI era. Tensions are ultra high, lines are mainly senseless and there isn’t any determined goal for the actors.

All said and done, ”Mad Max” is one hugely entertaining spectacular blockbuster and a completely different concept from the original movies.

MAD MAX: FURY ROAD - 8/10