Tag: Idris Elba

The Dark Tower (2017)

The Dark Tower

dir. Nikolaj Arcel (2017)

Film poster: “The Dark Tower” dir. Nikolaj Arcel (2017)

The performances can’t be faulted, and Dark Tower intrigues so long as one isn’t already familiar with the source material. Still, most of the worldbuilding remains under the surface, the plot nosediving into improbable gunslinging skills versus edgy villain with motiveless plan.

Luther, Series 3

Luther, Series 3

created by Neil Cross (BBC, 2013)

Luther_03

DCI John Luther again straddles the razor wire fence between breaking the law for his own benefit and for the public good. Idris Elba—facing a serial killer and then a vigilante—is powerful, moody, yet very human in the lead role.

 

 

Derelict Space Sheep