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Originally Posted by DeadbeatAtDawn
Luther: The Fallen Sun {2023} 7.5/10
Directed by Jamie Payne
So what now?
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I just saw this with a buddy of mine. He was a big fan of Luther's first season largely because of the role of the serial killing anti-hero. I was impressed with it too.
This Luther film, I thought was ok. Has some fine scene sequences. Overall, I found the story and ending a bit conventional, run-of-the-mill. Also had one or more, mostly inconsequential, plot holes... like who does/doesn't survive in icy water.
Also, it's development of Luther, or lack thereof, really crippled the film. What he does defines him, no doubt, but it's very much an 'looking from the outside' affair. There's no hint he's changed in any way as a result of his experiences in the film.
The writer's of Luther would have done well to bring-back the red-headed helper; and introduced Luther deeply working through the controversial oversteps in his police-work.
I'd give Luther a 6.5, or perhaps a 7 for being competent.