Robert De Niro’s portrayal of Al Capone in The Untouchables had a visceral impact; it was unsettling enough to be genuinely shocking. Tom Hardy's depiction of Capone, however, is more pathetic—he’s the one experiencing literal mishaps. In The Godfather, Don Vito Corleone arranges for a horse head to appear in Jack Woltz's bedroom, delivered by Luca Brassi. Conversely, in Capone, the main character only leaves behind …

I found *Capone* to be underwhelming. It wasn’t what I thought it would be; I hadn’t really heard much about the movie beforehand, but given Tom Hardy was cast, I assumed it would be a complete film centered on Al Capone. That isn't necessarily a flaw in itself, however, when combined with questionable storytelling, it feels like a missed opportunity. Hardy’s performance as Al is easily the strongest aspect of …