Tom Hardy

"Tom Hardy," read a headline in The Guardian, "has gone from being a crack addict to one of the most exciting actors of his generation."

chicagotribune.com - 2010

He didn't just reinvigorate the Batman franchise, but reinvented it with two of the best comic-themed films ever and in-between made a film called Tom Hardy) bringing Nolan's original vision to life in a sea of over 30 sequels, remakes and adaptations this summer.

Cinematical Erik Childress 2010

Sitting in a trailer thick with cigarette smoke, she ploughs through endless topics; from class to the fitness of Tom Hardy, and her desire to do period dramas.

Lauren Socha: the Misfit who made it 2011

Set in the early 70â²s and centered on the search for a mole in Britain's MI6, otherwise known as the Circus, Alfredson rallies a stellar cast -- including Gary Oldman as le Carré's canny spy George Smiley, John Hurt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy -- to tell a tale deception and conspiracy, where friends may not be what they seem and secret masterminds may not be as secret as you might expect.

Dan Persons: Mighty Movie Podcast: Tomas Alfredson on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Dan Persons 2011

LOS ANGELES Reuters - It is an understatement to say that actor Tom Hardy's star is rising fast.

Tom Hardy, from 'Warrior' battles to Batman brawls Reuters 2011

Warrior Tom Hardy leads the Rocky of mixed martial arts movies.

This week's new films 2011

Set in the early 70′s and centered on the search for a mole in Britain's MI6, otherwise known as the Circus, Alfredson rallies a stellar cast -- including Gary Oldman as le Carré's canny spy George Smiley, John Hurt, Benedict Cumberbatch, Colin Firth, and Tom Hardy -- to tell a tale deception and conspiracy, where friends may not be what they seem and secret masterminds may not be as secret as you might expect.

Dan Persons: Mighty Movie Podcast: Tomas Alfredson on Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy Dan Persons 2011

I'm not going to run down each actor and the role they play, but instead I will merely state that the film stars deep breath Gary Oldman, John Hurt, Mark Strong, Colin Firth, Tom Hardy, Toby Jones, Benedict Cumberbatch, and Ciarán Hinds.

Scott Mendelson: Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Is Smart, Suspenseful, Engaging, Terrific Scott Mendelson 2011

With fast-rising stars Tom Hardy and Joel Edgerton playing the punchy estranged siblings competing in a mixed martial arts tournament, you get two actors committed to delivering the physicality the roles demand as well as being more than capable at making the stale drama seem fresh.

This week's new DVD & Blu-ray 2012

Without going into details, some of these actors play to type (John Hurt passionately pontificates!) and some go off their respective beaten path (Tom Hardy and Mark Strong are surprisingly vulnerable), but everyone brings their A game.

Scott Mendelson: Review: Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy Is Smart, Suspenseful, Engaging, Terrific Scott Mendelson 2011