Capone (2020)

Director: Josh Trank

Stars: Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Kyle MacLachlan
Runtime: 108 minutes

Synopsis: The 47-year old Al Capone, after 10 years in prison, starts suffering from dementia and comes to be haunted by his violent past.

Performances: 7/10
Screenplay: 3/10
Editing: 5/10
Cinematography: 5/10
Score/Soundtrack: 4/10

Verdict: After the colossal disaster that was "Fantastic Four", Josh Trank was in a dire need of a new hit to get back on the successful track that was promised to him following his promising directorial debut. "Capone" was his chance to prove the world that he has the talent required to helm projects that go beyond the found footage subgenre but unfortunately for him, I highly doubt that audiences will change their mind on his abilities anytime soon.

Tom Hardy's performance couldn't salvage a film that can best be compared to the makeup he was wearing and that somehow made him look like both a 35 and 70-year-old man. It was a mess that never truly found its identity, one that almost expected from the audience to sympathize with one of the most notorious figures of the 20th century. It feels like an extremely tacky way to tackle the final act of an Al Capone biopic in which he is portrayed as being an old, ill person rather than a criminal mastermind, and relies on misguiding the audience to keep them invested, a tactic I personally found to be a little cheap.

If you're looking for a good gangster movie or are interested in Capone's legacy, odds are that you'll come out disappointed from the movie. A lot happens, but it feels empty due to the disorganized nature of the narrative and gimmicky way in which it was approached. So maybe watch the final hour of "The Irishman" instead?

FINAL GRADE: 3/10