Exoticalot
People are voting emotionally.
Lucybespro
It is a performances centric movie
Bessie Smyth
Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
Philippa
All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.
ericshla
Legacy is a perfect example of having a vision, sticking to it, and doing whatever it takes to get that vision to the big screen. In film, to create a powerful work, it is necessary to mine the depths of an emotional place the character is in, then examine that moment from multiple angles, inducing a reaction from the viewer that relates in some way to the character's plight. In Legacy, Ikimi and Elba, who stars as former Black Ops agent Malcolm Gray, do this time and time again, keeping in mind it is important to not overlook the indispensable contributions that the film's editing, done by the razor sharp Richard Graham (he and Ikimi both edited), as well as the brooding and foreboding original music composed by Mark Kilian have added to the mix. The use of flashbacks to provide exposition, mixed with the emotional power of the scenes within the single hotel room most of the present day action occurs in, created a tense, exciting, and entertaining vibe that carried throughout this poignant and important film.
Sandra Monteiro
I was very lucky to have seen it at the Tribeca film festival in London. Not a bad film, a good start for a young man writer/producer Thomas Ikimi. A great choice of talented actors. Idris gave a unique and brilliant performance and so did the other actors. Thomas comes across as a very hard working man who deserves a break, knowing how he had to get the funds for this film, it wasn't easy but it was worth it and this is only the beginning for this man.This film would be great as a play too, don't know if it would happen now and would it be the same actors but i could imagine it at a theatre.A psychological drama worth watching, and look forward to see more projects from this very talented man.
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.
principle01
Legacy is the second film from up and coming director/writer Thomas Ikimi and serves as further evidence that this young man is sure to be a source of great films in the near future.This time he is armed with a stellar cast (Idris Elba is excellent and gives a most harrowing and unique performance), a dedicated crew and far less of the creative restrictions he experienced while making his micro budget first film, Limbo.This is a dark and tense psychological thriller with a strong focus on the psychology so that the viewer must constantly question themselves throughout the complex plot. We are left often doubting our own conclusions just as quickly as we became certain of them.I had a few gripes with the casting and thought that Clarke Peters was slightly out of place portraying a covert and deadly Black ops soldier. Also Monique Gabriela Curnen (who nevertheless gives a good performance) didn't quite feel the right choice for her role as Idris' past love interest. It's not all bad though as Eamonn Walker, Joe Holt and Lara Pulver were all excellently cast resulting in some particularly gripping scenes whenever they shared the screen with Idris Elba.All in all this is a thinking person's film, don't let Idris Elba's all action persona falsely paint your expectations of what this film is about. If you like The Jacket, Jacob's Ladder or Open Your Eyes (Abre los ojos) then you should appreciate and enjoy this film. This Legacy will leave you with questions, but are you sharp enough to decipher the answers?