Reviews

Apart from presenting Tom Hardy in one of the most brilliant, beautifully expressive acting gigs of his career, this movie displays a violent, true-events-based story through much powerful storytelling. By having the main character tell his own life story out to a full theater audience and, in doing so, become the narrator for the audience on the other side of the screen, the script manages to break down the violent tale into chunks, giving us room for air, meanwhile a rather exciting and invigorating version of Bronson entertains us with pure theatricality. The combination itself is such a strong concept, it enriches the film to a higher level. Nicholas Winding Refn is one genius director and screenwriter–and Tom Hardy is a complete delight!