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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
I remember for the longest time seeing bits and pieces of this film for years. Finally I got tired of not seeing the entire film from start to finish so I went to amazon.com and got myself a multi-regional dvd player and this film. This film should really be released in all country formatting first of all, it's a brilliant film. I do admit to already being biased as a huge, life-long Spandau Ballet fan, however not even 10 minutes into the film I was hooked. Living in Chicago I'm quite familiar with mob films so I was really quite interested in seeing how the English did this and I was not disappointed in the littlest way. I thought it was well written and well acted and the style of the film was wonderful. I also do admit that I was anxious to see the Kemp brothers but do have to say once they started doing their acting thing? I honestly forgot they were the pop stars that decorated my bedroom walls for years. They became Ronnie and Reggie Kray, which is very frightening. All in all, if you enjoy a good gangster film that is well written, directed and acted? THE KRAYS will not disappoint!
7 of 9 people found the following review helpful
I first became intrigued by the Kray twins when I viewed the movie here in the United States. Immediately, I wanted to know more about them as I was more interested in the their story than I was with the acting in the film. Apparently, from the information I was able to gleen from news items and internet websites, Ron and Reg Kray were idolized by people who had no power, no voice in society. I think I remember Ron saying he was good to good people, and a bastard to bad people. The acting in the film was great, Billie Whitelaw being the standout in my opinion. Still, it was a very interesting story for me.
9 of 12 people found the following review helpful
A vastly intelligent and utterly compelling biopic of Britain's most famous gangsters. When they weren't running shady protection rackets or inflicting horrific, gangland punishment on rival mobsters, the twin brothers contrarily made life generally safe for East Enders.
Writer Phillips Ridley and director Peter Medak shrewdly focus on the brothers complex personalities, showing their devotion as brothers to one another, their fierce loyalty to their mother and the rest of their family and their manically controlling and possessive hold over their lovers.
The film begins during World War 2 showing how the young Krays adapted to life in the East End during the war and some of the unscrupulous characters they met along the way as children which inevitably had some sort of psychological influence on them when they grew up.
The film chronicles their rise as rulers of the underworld and complimenting the rich, fine dialogue are the films two leading actors - a fantastic turn from ex- Spandau ballet members and real-life brothers, Martin and Gary kemp. Both put in concentrated, naturalistic and convincing performances.
Billie Whitelaw shines as their mother (who went on to win an oscar for her performance as Best Supporting Actress). Never once does she shrink to stereotype which is always so easy the case in roles such as these.
The film evokes a tense atmosphere throughout, building on suspense as the Krays steadily build their empire with a string of nightclubs and their protection rackets.
Some of the violent occurences in the film are stomach churning such as where one of the Krays sticks a sword directly through a rival mobsters palm whilst the bloody climax is played out to perfection.
Supporting performances from the likes of Tom Bell as Jack "the hat" Mcvitie, Susan Fleetwood as Charlotte Cornwell May and Kate Hardie as Frances are all equally superb and effective, each biting into their roles with seemingly a vengenace and making the most of every scene they're in.
A must see film that is gripping from beginning through to the bitter end!
Writer Phillips Ridley and director Peter Medak shrewdly focus on the brothers complex personalities, showing their devotion as brothers to one another, their fierce loyalty to their mother and the rest of their family and their manically controlling and possessive hold over their lovers.
The film begins during World War 2 showing how the young Krays adapted to life in the East End during the war and some of the unscrupulous characters they met along the way as children which inevitably had some sort of psychological influence on them when they grew up.
The film chronicles their rise as rulers of the underworld and complimenting the rich, fine dialogue are the films two leading actors - a fantastic turn from ex- Spandau ballet members and real-life brothers, Martin and Gary kemp. Both put in concentrated, naturalistic and convincing performances.
Billie Whitelaw shines as their mother (who went on to win an oscar for her performance as Best Supporting Actress). Never once does she shrink to stereotype which is always so easy the case in roles such as these.
The film evokes a tense atmosphere throughout, building on suspense as the Krays steadily build their empire with a string of nightclubs and their protection rackets.
Some of the violent occurences in the film are stomach churning such as where one of the Krays sticks a sword directly through a rival mobsters palm whilst the bloody climax is played out to perfection.
Supporting performances from the likes of Tom Bell as Jack "the hat" Mcvitie, Susan Fleetwood as Charlotte Cornwell May and Kate Hardie as Frances are all equally superb and effective, each biting into their roles with seemingly a vengenace and making the most of every scene they're in.
A must see film that is gripping from beginning through to the bitter end!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
double good.
my sister had this on vhs its the film and flesh and blood. documentary. get both. its a great buy trust me. cheap
Published 2 months ago by tango
krays
The Krays film is one of the best made films about the Krays. The two brothers played the part really well. I would recommend this film to any kray fan to watch. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Shaun Colwell
Problem with playing
The film seemed to get going ok, and then when it reached the opening scene of the attack on the bar, it seemed to stick and played the same scene over and over again. Read more
Published 11 months ago by SusieQ19
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