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The film is the third fromJosh Trank, a director whose Hollywood rise and fall unfolded with comedic efficiency.
But he cant convey that profundity to an audience.
The problem withCaponeisnt that its an unconventional biography or a challenge to the image of a famous figure.
Its that its not bold enough on either of those fronts.
What is he, fucking Bugs Bunny?
a family member howls in protest.
The only thing that makes the monotony tolerable is Hardys go-for-broke performance, which isnt effective, butismesmerizing.
), which is wheezed out in a Gollum-esque croak.
Hardy grunts and growls more than he speaks, practically percussive in his communication.
He sings along toThe Wizard of Oz.
He shoots an alligator.
