The Dark Knight Rises

Regularly voted as one of the best superhero films ever, Christopher Nolan’s final Batman movie stars Hardy as man-mountain and bat-backbreaker Bane.  Striking at first, Hardy’s vocals are ultimately what draw you past the muscle and the effect is powerful.

Legend

Tackling the dual role of both Ronnie and Reggie Kray, Hardy once again delivers an incredible layered performance – twice! Psychotic and tender in equal measure, both performances, as is often the case with Hardy, rely on far more than mere physicality.

Locke

Hardy’s first pairing with Taboo scribe Steven Knight sees him in a car for the duration with a barely perceptible head cold and a convincingly authentic Welsh accent. The result is a soft-spoken entry into this list, still not without a level of threat, mind…