I quite enjoyed the show until the end. This, however, felt like an amateur film to me. I know it isn’t because of the actors that are involved, but almost every directorial choice in this film makes no sense to me. For starters, it’s really hard to get a grasp on its tone. One minute it feels like a heightened, theatrical comicbook film, other moments feel like they’re being lifted from the _Se7en/Silence of the Lambs_ playbook. The dialogue, story choices, blocking and Andy Serkis’ hair are weird and illogical. Why did we need this prison section? Why does Andy Serkis’ character feel like a mashup of several Batman villains? Why am I supposed to root for a detective who [spoiler] escapes from prison and acts according to his own will [/spoiler]? This takes place in modern day London, not Gotham City, right? Was this a black list script that has been retooled to loosely fit with the show? Cuz I feel like I’ve been tricked into watching a B-movie I’d never watch if the _Luther_ brand wasn’t attached to it. The movie is at least a little elevated by Elba’s performance and a few effective moments of tension, but even a lot of those beats are clearly lifted from other movies. For example, there’s this whole chase scene that takes place in the London underground which blatantly rips off _Skyfall_ (a movie that’s visually “referenced” on multiple occasions). It’s just very, very weak on a creative level. It’d probably be slightly more watchable at 90 minutes, but it thinks it’s this big epic that can sustain a long runtime, which is a little misjudged to say the least. 2.5/10

If you enjoyed the TV show... DO NOT WATCH THIS. It's crap. There are shows and movies that you have to detach reality when watching them.. Spiderman, Batman etc. But you shouldn't have to detach reality for an entire 2-hour cop show set in London!! There are so many bad scenes in this, there's no way a serious actor would have agreed to be in it unless it was solely for the $$$$$$$$$ offered if they had read the script prior to signing on. I could list the bad stuff but it would take longer than watching the movie all over again. Here's one that won't ruin the plot.... Driving in the middle of nowhere - literally, there is nothing there. She folds the paper map and says "We're 3 miles out." They have to abandon the car minutes later (this scene is so impossibly stupid you have to see it to believe it). They get out and she says "We're 1 1/2 miles out." They walk for a bit, come over a crest and see their destination - about 2 miles away. I won't even go into the absolute moronic things that happen from that point on. Based on the final scene I think think this is going to turn into a James Bond type franchise going forward... and that's why this movie was made. I won't be watching it. 2/10

I haven't watch the series but I watched this movie anyway and I must say I really enjoyed it! Good work!

"Luther: The Fallen Sun" is a movie that tries to explore the theme of redemption and the fight against inner demons. Although the film has some interesting moments, it ultimately falls short in terms of storytelling and character development. The pacing is uneven, and the plot lacks coherence, which can make it difficult for viewers to fully engage with the story. Additionally, the performances from the cast are decent, but not exceptional. Overall, "Luther: The Fallen Sun" is a mediocre film that fails to stand out in the crowded landscape of similar genre movies.

I've never seen Luther so can't comment on how good or bad this might be compared to that show. Regardless, I enjoyed this thriller, and it has inspired me to catch up on the original TV show.