Pete Travis's thin, derivative noir wastes the talents of Riz Ahmed and Billie Piper.
A rich, rewarding crime film, shot with real skill. Riz Ahmed confirms his status as one of the most exciting Brit actors of his generation.
Charmless and saddled with disastrous flashbacks, this doesn’t have the street smarts to play its strongest hand. There’s a great film in here struggling to get out, but the definitive London noir still remains unmade.
In the end, City Of Tiny Lights loses its focus.
What a waste.
Pete Travis’ London looks and feels right but the story is disappointingly familiar.
This London-set crime drama looks to classic noir cinema for its cues, but gets overwhelmed by its own sense of style.
The star is excellent as detective Tommy Akhtar, although the film doesn’t hang together quite as well as it should.
General release. Check local listings for show times.