Crime drama enthusiasts have mere weeks to watch the acclaimed 2015 film Legend on BBC iPlayer before it is removed. The biographical movie stars Tom Hardy in a dual role as the notorious Kray twins, Reggie and Ronnie, chronicling their rise to power in London's criminal underworld.
Written and directed by Brian Helgeland, the film adapts John Pearson's 1972 book The Profession of Violence: The Rise and Fall of the Kray Twins. Hardy's performance earned him a British Independent Film Award for Best Actor, with many viewers lamenting his lack of an Oscar nomination for the role.
Fans have praised the film as 'outstanding' and 'chaotic, fast-paced and visually impressive'. One reviewer noted, 'Tom Hardy gives two of the best performances of his career at once here', while another described the visual effects used to show the twins fighting each other as 'a masterclass'.
Legend has received consistently strong reviews since its release, with Hardy's portrayal singled out as a career highlight. The film is available on BBC iPlayer for a limited time, and viewers are encouraged to watch before the removal deadline.
