Legacy (2010)

It seems like for most people this movie is anything but "Legacy" building. But taking the performance by Idris Elba alone this should merit and have been scored higher. Add to that an unusual story that has more to deliver than the obvious and you actually should have a winner. Maybe people felt this was marketed like an action movie (when it's more a thriller with some guts and especially something worth to think about too), I can't tell.What I can say, is that the movie delivers on its thriller element and on being not only claustrophobic but getting you into the mind of Idris character. Not an easy feat, but achieved almost seamlessly by the movie. So while you might have issues with some of the directors choices in the story department, you might want to give this movie a chance! It deserves one

The movie LEGACY was incredible.The storyline flowed very well throughout the movie. Idris Elba performance was one of the best I have seen from him; He truly embodied his character and made me believe he was a torn ex solider. Amazing acting all around. The complexity of the film blew my mind, it was gripping and had me on the edge of my seat. Kudos to writer/director Thomas Ikimi, he did a great job on this film; I would look out for more of his projects. The movie was shot very well for an indie film the quality match that of a Hollywood blockbuster. All in all I would recommend LEGACY to anyone was is a fan of compelling thrillers.

"Legacy" stars Idris Elba as Malcolm Gray, a Special Forces operative. It's really fun to watch. It's the first feature from the writer/director, Thomas Ikimi...and a good one at that.Story & Plot: The story was personal and touching. As a plot, it developed plausibly and in a compelling manner. It took a lot of twists and turns that I did not expect. Suspense, romance, action, buddy scenes...they were all there and they were all done well.Acting: Great performances from the cast. Really like seeing Clarke Peters (The Wire). However, the weakest link was Idris Elba. His Malcolm Gray role was meant to be vulnerable, but Elba doesn't always achieve that. That difficulty makes sense since he's on top of the world: women drool over him, men respect him. Plus he's minted. Not exactly a guy in a vulnerable position. Still, he gave a solid performance in a role in which I'd never expect him.Characters: The characters were three-dimensional and fun to watch. Malcolm Gray's military buddies (including Clarke Peters) were very fun to watch. They all had some great scenes.Dialogue: Mostly natural. However, there were a few lines that came out of Malcolm Gray's mouth that didn't seem consistent with his character or with the actor playing him.Cinematography/Editing: Great cinematography and editing. Helped to keep things tense and interesting.

Legacy, written and directed by Thomas Ikimi, is an incredibly engaging and unsettling psychological thriller which deals with a soldier, Malcolm Grey, trying to come to terms with his past traumas.Thomas Ikimi creates an incredible story almost entirely within one room, and Malcolm's mind. Ikimi creatively uses media within the film, such as newspapers and television to create the film's context.The entire cast is stellar, and Idris Elba, who stars as Malcolm Grey, is especially good, bringing full believability to the story. Overall, the film is meticulously made from top to bottom, and I certainly would like to see it again. I recommend it to nearly any viewer, who enjoys a gripping and intense film.