The Krays

Plot: This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's 60's underworld.

Director:

Peter Medak

Writer:

Philip Ridley

Stars:

Gary Kemp, Martin Kemp, Billie Whitelaw

The Krays is a 1990 film based on the lives and crimes of the English gangsters Ronald and Reginald Kray, often referred to as The Krays. The film was written by Philip Ridley and directed by Peter Medak. 

The film charts the lives of the Krays from childhood, paying particular attention to how they were very close to their doting mother (Whitelaw) and also the relationship between the twins, with Ronald (Gary Kemp) the more dominant and violent twin and Reginald (Martin Kemp) committing acts of violence primarily at the behest of his brother. 

This was a really interesting movie because it's based on a real life twin brother mobsters.  The film is about 20 years old and it's shot to look even older.  The attention to detail is magnificent and the whole film really pulls you in and convinces you that these are the real mobsters.  The story does keep you guessing and despite it's rather anticlimactic end, it's a satisfying experience.

I recommend it for anyone who likes mobster movies or dramas.  There is more here than meets the eye. 

4/5 STARS