Legacy
United Kingdom, Nigeria
2010
95 Min
Color
English
Synopsis
British-Nigerian director Thomas Ikimi builds a thrilling psychological drama around an all-consuming central performance by Idris Elba (The Wire). Black ops operative Malcolm Gray is returning home after a botched mission in Eastern Europe. Holed up in a rundown Brooklyn motel room, he is torn between retribution and personal salvation as he mentally unravels. When the walls close in, his story may be all he can leave behind… —Tribeca Film Festival
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Nikyatu
28Aug10
A very ambitious and intriguing take on the psycho thriller genre, particularly with a black lead. Idris Elba has managed to usurp racial (read: racist) typecasting so it's no surprise that he would be interested in such a complex character. The ending is abrupt and leaves a bit to be desired but all in all an amazing introduction to the world for Thomas Ikimi. He's going to get a lot of work following "Legacy"...
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TRIBECA 2010: LEGACY Review
By Twitchfilm.com on May 17, 2011
[Once again, thanks goes to Aaron Krasnov for the review.]When I initially heard Idris Elba would be headlining a cryptic thriller I became eager to see what he could do in a complex dramatic role. The
Is Idris Elba Playing Jimmy Stewart To Thomas Ikimi's Hitchcock? Fantastic New Poster Art For LEGACY Says Yes.
By Twitchfilm.com on April 30, 2011
Is it fair to compare a young, second time film maker with one of cinema’s all time greats? No, of course it’s not. But if Thomas Ikimi’s ultra low budget debut Limbo wasn’t enough to convince you that
Extended Promo For Thomas Ikimi's LEGACY
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
With Thomas Ikimi’s Legacy about to have its US premiere at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival the producers have released an extended promo for the film. Lots more footage of star Idris Elba in action
Take a Look At Idris Elba In The First Trailer For Thomas Ikimi's LEGACY
By Twitchfilm.com on April 29, 2011
We’ve been anticipating the arrival of Thomas Ikimi’s Legacy in these parts for quite some time and with the claustrophobic thriller freshly announced for Tribeca we’ve got a first look at the brand new
TRIBECA 2010: LEGACY Review
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
[Once again, thanks goes to Aaron Krasnov for the review.]When I initially heard Idris Elba would be headlining a cryptic thriller I became eager to see what he could do in a complex dramatic role. The
Is Idris Elba Playing Jimmy Stewart To Thomas Ikimi's Hitchcock? Fantastic New Poster Art For LEGACY Says Yes.
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
Is it fair to compare a young, second time film maker with one of cinema’s all time greats? No, of course it’s not. But if Thomas Ikimi’s ultra low budget debut Limbo wasn’t enough to convince you that
Take a Look At Idris Elba In The First Trailer For Thomas Ikimi's LEGACY
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
We’ve been anticipating the arrival of Thomas Ikimi’s Legacy in these parts for quite some time and with the claustrophobic thriller freshly announced for Tribeca we’ve got a first look at the brand new
Extended Promo For Thomas Ikimi's LEGACY
By Twitchfilm.net on July 16, 2010
With Thomas Ikimi’s Legacy about to have its US premiere at the upcoming Tribeca Film Festival the producers have released an extended promo for the film. Lots more footage of star Idris Elba in action
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