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****
Dir: Pete Travis (15, 110 mins)
London noir adapted from Patrick Neate’s novel by the author himself, this is a confident neon soaked thriller that showcases Riz Ahmed’s leading man skills and Pete Travis’ sure direction. Ahmed plays a down at heel private investigator hired by a prostitute to look into the disappearance of her friend. The resulting machinations of the case soon finds Ahmed well out of his depth, drawn into Islamic fundamentalism, a crooked property scheme and an old love in the shape of Billie Piper. Roshan Seth excels as Ahmed’s cricket mad Dad, whose inherent wisdom becomes an anchor as events spiral out of control. Ahmed is a charismatic lead transforming from cocksure to confused as the film unfolds and director Travis offers a glimpse of London rarely seen. Taut and economical, this is a superior British thriller that feels fresh.
Opens April 7