Tom Hardy is one of the most exciting British actors working in film today, with an eclectic range of projects already under his belt.
Bronson
Bronson is one of the most interesting films that he has starred in, as he teamed up with filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn.
By the time that Refn was making Bronson, Refn already had Pusher and Bleeder under his belt, but this was to be the most adventurous film his career so far.
The movie follows Michael Peterson, who was sentenced to 7 years in prison for robbing a post office but ends up spending 30 years in solitary confinement.
During this time, his own personality is supplanted by his alter ego, Charles Bronson - one of this country's most infamous prisoners.
Hardy takes on the role of Bronson in the film, in what is a truly breathless performance from the British actor: he really is on top form from start to finish.
He completely inhabits and immerses himself in this role and this character to give a performance that is truly electrifying.
From the opening scene to the closing credits, Bronson is an intense movie that explores the life of a man who may or may not be insane.
Refn has delivered a black comedy, which is a mix off surrealism and horror. The surrealism gives the audience a break from some of the film's most violent moments.
While the fantasy moments - which consist of Hardy wearing clown make-up - may not be to everyone's taste, they do bring a very different element to the movie.
Refn has never been afraid from delivering films that are more than a little of beat - and Bronson certainly is. However, Bronson is a visceral, dark, violent, and funny exploration of one man's mind and brutal nature.
I know that when I sat down to watch Bronson for the first time, I was expecting a more run of the mill biopic film.
However, Refn has dared to be different and he really has delivered a truly terrific film.
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