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anasui1 t1_j669vlz wrote

either Bronson or Locke for me

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MOOzikmktr t1_j66gsit wrote

When I heard about the series, I already liked Tom quite a lot as an actor, but that show blew away nearly all my expectations. Life during that time was just hardcore.

It would make a great binge weekend with this older Cinemax series called The Knick, starring Clive Owen and Andre Holland.

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theblackfool t1_j66j7ih wrote

For me it's Bronson cause that movie is so fucking weird and he absolutely nails it.

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bshaddo t1_j66jpa5 wrote

I like the one part where he grunted.

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XenomorphXx121 t1_j66mw5e wrote

I always liked him in Inception, first role I saw him in and he took it to the park then swung till it was over the fence and a home run.

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dratsablive t1_j66rcm5 wrote

After the 3rd episode or so aired, I told my friends how I thought the season would end, with Delaney putting together a team and heading to America.

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AzovApologist t1_j66vw9q wrote

Mmmmmm Nootka

Taboo is one of my favorite shows ever. It hits such a hyper specific niche that won't appeal to many, but inject it into my veins

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Panther90 t1_j676t3y wrote

Alfie Solomons for me. Love that character.

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almo2001 t1_j678jbk wrote

I haven't seen it. But is it really better than Alphie in Peaky Blinders?

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pisandwich t1_j67b1wu wrote

Tom Hardy is fantastic in general, but in Bronson he really transformed into a replica of a madman. Such a great performance.

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reyska t1_j67b4nb wrote

Locke for me. Other roles of his might be more showy, but in Locke he is on screen 100% of the time and he makes it absolutely riveting. The character is just pure determination and calmness personified.

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horseren0ir t1_j67izo9 wrote

It’s been so long I can’t remember anything about it other than that I liked it.

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GingerMau t1_j67qy5s wrote

It's definitely my favourite.

If you love costume dramas. If you love them dirty/gritty. (And maybe with a small dose of spooky on the side.)

It definitely hits. Hot damn.

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Morrinn3 t1_j67ws6h wrote

Did anyone see “Stuart: A life backwards”? It was one of the earlier performances I saw him in before he kicked ass in Bronson. Great hidden gem, elevated by an amazing performance.

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MassiveBoot6832 t1_j6822l9 wrote

Yep. I think it’s his best. Along with him as Alfie on Peaky.

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bahumat42 t1_j682t44 wrote

Nah its locke hands down, one man tour de force

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Calcutec_1 t1_j684vm5 wrote

It's a great show, but his best performance in my opinion is Locke. It takes some serious skill to make a movie that is essentially a man on his car phone talking about concrete (mostly) for 2 hours as suspenseful as it is, and keeping the viewers attention the whole time. I can't praise that film enough.

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572473605 t1_j687r3c wrote

James Delaney is awesome, but Alfie Solomons is godlike.

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GigiRiva t1_j687rnc wrote

Replying to AzovApologist (#1,544,326)

Absolutely loved it, though I thought the final moments of the season >!with that big, loud, messy shootout was a weird choice for a show that had so gracefully showed it's Machiavellian lead bringing an elaborate plan together.!< But so good regardless.

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Twigling t1_j687zti wrote

Agreed. Still waiting for a season 2 ........ over the years it's been mentioned time and time again as 'coming soon' but never happens.

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SorryImProbablyDrunk t1_j68n5o0 wrote

There was a show on ITV in the UK years ago called The Take, first thing I saw him in and it was immediately apparent that he was different gravy. Random scene

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InourbtwotamI t1_j68obnn wrote

Totally agree. His portrayal of James Keziah Delaney made you cheer for someone who’d haunt your dreams

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MOOzikmktr t1_j68pcbi wrote

Replying to horseren0ir (#1,549,990)

I've read about how they're trying to develop it for a third season, but there probably won't be much movement on it based on so much shakeout from streaming services.

As you can imagine, creating a period piece that uses such specific medical equipment and set dressing is extremely expensive to make. Adding to this problem, the showrunners are currently attached to ANOTHER period specific series, Perry Mason. I liked that show, but I also know that it's going to take a lot of effort to keep that production afloat at HBO. It doesn't leave much time for the showrunners of The Knick to boost interest and raise money for the backburner project.

I'd love to see it though.

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mysidian t1_j69cmry wrote

It didn't click with me at all, and it doesn't help no one fucking understands the guy either.

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ArkyBeagle t1_j69k4jg wrote

I dunno; Alfie Solomons is a fantastically great character. You get the vibe that they just let him roll with it and some of it may be more or less improvised.

The suppressed rage of James Delaney is something else though. Great series.

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Johnnygunnz t1_j69lsan wrote

There are very few Tom Hardy performances that are bad. Even Venom isn't as bad as it could be because of Hardy.

Personally, I think Bronson is still his best performance. Taboo was an absolutely phenomenal show, though.

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Punkinpry427 t1_j69wkr5 wrote

This role and Alfie on Peaky Blinders are my top favorite roles for him.

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xOLDBHOYx t1_j6aiq14 wrote

Hard to argue but Alfie would be the close second

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[deleted] t1_j6b53vn wrote

Replying to mysidian (#1,558,120)

Same. I think Taboo is his worst. He's way too aware of himself and the camera. It's a very stereotypical amalgamation of every possible "bad guy" character trope and the character doesn't have any unique traits.

Bronson, Alfie Solomons, and Fitzgerald are his best.

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PeterNippelstein t1_j6gz84v wrote

grunting noises

spits, snorts something, sets something on fire

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