Legacy

2010 "“LEGACY”"
5.1| 1h33m| PG-13| en
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Taking refuge in a shabby Brooklyn motel after narrowly surviving a failed mission in Eastern Europe, Black Ops soldier Malcolm Gray (Idris Elba) begins to disintegrate mentally as he broods over the legacy of his actions in this taut psychological thriller. Haunted by his demons while holed up in his room, Malcolm ponders the ascent of his brother (Eamonn Walker), an ambitious senator with designs on the presidency.

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VeteranLight I don't have all the words right now but this film is a work of art.
Pacionsbo Absolutely Fantastic
CrawlerChunky In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.
Ezmae Chang This is a small, humorous movie in some ways, but it has a huge heart. What a nice experience.
whatashleyknows While this film does not come with a particularly creative script nor is it packed with all-star name actors, Idris Elba truly reveals his acting gift in this film.The script is choppy, and the vocabulary is dull. As the script came rolling out of actors mouths who's acting chops leave much to be desired,I admit that I slightly rolled my eyes and thought, "will I get through this film?" The story line is good. There were moments through out this film where, even I, questioned what was real vs. what was created in the mind of Gray. There are SOME unnecessary flash back moments that, I felt, "talked down" to the viewer.Over all, it's a good film. A great ending that, in it's subtly way, gave us some answers but not all of them and I appreciated that. I have an entirely new respect for Elba, and am now questioning why he hasn't received the rolls and recognition he deserves.
nunchux I was shocked when I looked this movie up to see that its rating. For a film with a smaller budget it is excellent. Fans of The Wire will be pleased to see Idris Elba in a challenging role. Fans of Batman Begins/The Dark Knight, will recognize Joe Chill and Detective Ramirez. Eamonn Walker plays a sympathetic antagonist and brother to Idris Elba.The film itself takes place after a failed mission and Malcom Gray (Idris Elba) holds up in a dingy apartment alone. As the film proceeds it becomes clear that not everything is what it seems. For a low budget psychological thriller, there is quite a lot of action. Sadly, I think this movie is destined to be under-rated and under- appreciated. Give it a chance, you won't be disappointed.
wake up I had the privilege of watching this film when it premiered in London. It's a real gem, smart, entertaining and guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat. A Stella performance by Idris Elba in a role that is fascinating to watch (a man slowly losing his mind). Thomas Ikimi flexes his creative talent with this very edgy film. This film will stay with you and is extremely refreshing when compared with other films released this year. If you like your films' to have explosions and naked women directed/produced or written by Michael Bay then this film is not for You. This is a film that you need to be fully awake and alert to rely understand. It is not a film that you can appreciate on surface value, if you like your thriller's to have depth, character driven plot's and a mental mind game in which you question character's motives, then this is definitely a movie you cannot let pass you by.
hazeyj This movie is a must see. Idris Elba gives a masterful performance showing a whole new side to his acting abilities. The casting of the supporting actors was on target and they played well off of Elba's character who was difficult to deal with at times. Legacy keeps you on the edge of your seat. If you enjoy suspense thrillers, you will be happy you spent your $11.00. Thomas Ikimi (director/writer) should be rewarded for this film. He is definitely a writer that will make his mark on the industry. Ikimi shows great talent as a writer, director and producer and will be successful in any of the roles he chooses to fulfill. I wish Thomas Ikimi all the best and hope that he will be supported by the larger film industry.