Review of The Krays (1990) by Ross M — 06 Sep 2009
Outstanding. An amazing but incredibly overlooked British gangster bio-pic.
The Kray twins really interest me and this film was really informative as well as enjoyable to watch.
Although they may not look much like the real brothers, casting two other real life brothers, Martin and Gary Kemp was a great decision as it heightened the realism. Both played the twins brilliantly.
I admire this film for being able to make me cringe because of the violence. It isn't full on, nor is it consistent but it works with incredible effectivness, helped by the stylish and subtle direction of these scenes.
An unflinching, stylish and well acted film. One of the greatest Britsh films of recent years.
This review of The Krays (1990) was written by Ross M on 06 Sep 2009.
The Krays has generally received positive reviews.
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