Capone (2020)
Capone (2020)
Directed by: Josh Trank
Starring: Tom Hardy, Linda Cardellini, Matt Dillon, Kyle MacLachlan, Noel Fisher
Genre: Crime / Biographical Drama / Psychological Thriller
Runtime: 104 minutes
Overview
Capone explores the final, haunting chapter of notorious gangster Al Capone’s life. After being released from prison due to severe health decline, Capone (Tom Hardy) lives out his last days in a Florida mansion — mentally unstable from neurosyphilis and tormented by violent memories of his criminal past.
As his mind deteriorates, hallucinations blur with reality, forcing Capone to confront the ghosts of the world he once ruled through fear. The film shifts from mob drama to psychological descent, portraying a once-mighty criminal kingpin reduced to paranoia, confusion, and regret.
Highlights
Tom Hardy delivers a fearless, unsettling performance, leaning into the grotesque and tragic.
Unconventional approach — focusing on dementia rather than mafia action.
Surreal and nightmarish imagery reflecting Capone’s broken psyche.
A bold reinterpretation of a historically infamous figure.
Verdict
Capone is divisive — ambitious but uneven. It rejects traditional gangster biopic tropes to explore vulnerability, decay, and the horror of losing one’s identity. Some viewers may find its tone disjointed, but Hardy’s raw commitment and the film’s psychological boldness give it a unique place in the genre.
Rating: 5.5/10(For Hardy’s fans and those who appreciate experimental storytelling)
