Krays, The

The Krays, directed by Peter Medak and screenplay by accomplished novelist and director, Philip Ridley, is a gripping crime thriller like no other. Based on a true story, this eccentric film captures the rise and fall of British crime lords Reggie and Ronnie Kray. This production lends a fresh ap-proach to the underworld crime genres especially by the fact that the Krays are twins, hinting at elements of an archetypal myth, and also that the story is seen through the eyes of their mother, Violet. Set in Britain during the turmoil of the sixties, the film was actually shot in London at many of the Krays’ actual East End hangouts. That along with great performances and a witty screenplay, are all factors lending to chilling authenticity and alternative cinema.