Title: Capone
Year: 2020
Genre: Crime, Drama
Rating: 5
Cast: Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, Kathrine Narducci
Description: The stench of decay, both literal and metaphorical, hangs heavy in the air of Josh Trank's "Capone," a film less interested in gangster tropes than in the visceral unraveling of a broken man. Forget the tommy guns and power plays; this Capone is a festering wound, his once-sharp mind clouded by syphilis, his empire crumbling around him like a poorly constructed sandcastle. Tom Hardy delivers a powerhouse performance, his physical transformation mirroring Al Capone's mental disintegration. The film isn't a straightforward biopic, but rather a descent into madness, a chilling exploration of guilt, paranoia, and the corrosive effects of unchecked power. While visually striking and undeniably unsettling, "Capone" may not be for the faint of heart, demanding patience and a willingness to confront the grotesque beauty of its central theme: the agonizing price of a life lived in the shadows. It's a bold, if uneven, experiment in cinematic storytelling, leaving a lingering impact long after the credits roll.