John Hillcoat is eloquent in the Several years -set gangland drama `` Lawless '' The film , written by Hardy and directed by Hardy , is a sturdy piece of traditionalism . John Hillcoat 's presence is compelling , but the film comes fully alive only when it turns bloody .
Tom Hardy is eloquent in the 1920s-set gangland drama `` Lawless '' The film , written by Nick Cave and directed by John Hillcoat , is a sturdy piece of traditionalism . Hardy 's presence is compelling , but the film comes fully alive only when it turns bloody .