Primary Cast:
Idris Elba, Eamonn Walker, Monique Gabriela Curnen, Clarke Peters, Richard Brake, Julian Wadham
Director:
Thomas Ikimi
Screenwriter:
Thomas Ikimi
Producer:
Thomas Ikimi, Kieran Parker, Arabella Page-Croft
Executive Producer:
Idris Elba
Composer:
Mark Kilian
Cinematographer:
Jonathan Harvey
Legacy
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[LEGAC] | 2010 | 95 min | Feature Narrative
Directed by: Thomas Ikimi
Nigeria, U.K.International Premiere
Interests: New York, Thriller, Warwww.whatismylegacy.net
Cast & Credits
Program Notes
When a military effort to tackle a British-born Ukrainian arms dealer ends catastrophically, Black Ops soldier Malcolm Gray lands in a military hospital to overcome the torture he was subjected to. After nearly a year, Gray returns to Brooklyn and moves into a rundown apartment to reflect on the inconsistencies of the botched assignment. But Gray soon gets caught up in another impossible mission: to expose the corruption of a high-powered senator on the verge of announcing his presidential campaign. …A senator who also happens to be his brother.
A riveting performance from Idris Elba (Obsessed, The Wire) fuels this bold and ambitious political thriller, hinged on Gray's crumbling and claustrophobic mental state. Rife with tension and suspense, Legacy—emerging talent Thomas Ikimi's follow-up to his highly acclaimed low-budget pic Limbo (2004)—is a powerful chamber drama fortified with impressive cinematography and sound design that bring to vivid life a constricting web of conspiracy.
March 28, 2010 06:14 PM
Joe Gibson said:
This film rocks!
I was lucky enough to see the film at it's Gala Premiere at the Glasgow Film Festival. Idris is astounding. His performance is out of this world. Combined with a tight script from Thomas Ikimi this film is a taut, psychological thriller. Can't recommend it enough.
March 29, 2010 02:55 AM
amalama78 said:
Thomas Ikimi is a great emerging talent
http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1436034/
March 29, 2010 08:38 AM
Tom Walsh said:
Glasgow Film Festival
I saw this outstanding film at it's world premiere at Glasgow Film Festival and was blown away. Great film and outstanding acting by Idris Elba.
April 19, 2010 12:43 AM
Ron James said:
Coincidence or what?
Interesting how the two most flattering reviews of this film on IMDB (by users called Reach Beyond and Excalibur) are by reviewers who have reviewed just three films between them in five years. Two of them directed by Thomas Ikimi. Even more interesting is how "Tom Walsh" and "Joe Gibson" repeat those IMDB reviews word for word. Can we have a bit of honesty on this board please?
April 19, 2010 09:51 AM
newage said:
RE: Coincidence or what
It's customary for people involved with or supporting filmmakers to review their work on IMDB and aroudn the net. Many of them will copy and paste their thoughts because they want others to see the project they believe in or support a filmmaker they believe in. You neglect to comment on the other reviews on the page that were equally supportive of the project. I suggest you google for articles on the film and other reviews that have come up and been posted on the film's facebook and twitter. It is very easy to focus on supporter reviews when that is what you are looking for. Highlighting two IMDB posters here is as manipulative as the actions you have an issue with.
April 19, 2010 11:36 AM
tjialpha said:
a minute of searching on google
two reviews: 1: http://www.studentnewspaper.org/film/963-legacy 2: http://viewedmagazine.wordpress.com/2010/04/19/legacy-review/
April 24, 2010 08:34 AM
Joe Gibson said:
IMDB review?
I've repeated them word for word? just looked at them and they're slightly more verbose than what I have written. And, honestly, I really enjoyed it. FYI I didn't write any of them.
April 28, 2010 07:12 AM
Denaka said:
Honest Praise
This movie is exceptional. A captivating and haunting piece of art. Beautifully shot and directed, with performances by the actors just blew me away. IDRIS ELBA DESERVES AN OSCAR!!!! I hope members of the Academy see the movie and nominate him. It's a must see, honestly.
April 30, 2010 05:18 PM
michael said:
any more showings
will it play any more showings after april 30th??
April 30, 2010 06:02 PM
urbanartist said:
Legacy
Amazing! Great film making by Thomas Ikimi. An extraordinary viewing experience one can only hope for at any film festival. Idris Elba's performance was brilliant. The cinematographer, "Jonathan Harvey" helped to make this a powerful "Political Thriller" shot, for the most part, in one room.
April 30, 2010 06:05 PM
Ron H. said:
Legacy
The comment written on April 30, 2010, 9:02pm "undefined" was contributed by Ron Harris.
April 30, 2010 06:12 PM
Ron Harris said:
Legacy
Amazing! Great film making by Thomas Ikimi. A viewing experience one can only hope for at any film festival. Idris Elba's performace was brilliant. The cinematographer, Jonathan Harvey, helped to create a powerful "Political Thriller" that was, for the most part, shot in "one room". Ron H.
May 06, 2010 08:07 PM
Tyrone Haamid said:
Legacy
Ive read so many great reviews of this movie, how can I see it? Where is it playing?
July 30, 2010 11:40 PM
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