Yardie - Avis

Elba’s... firsthand knowledge of London’s Hackney borough gives the film a lived-in feeling, a sense of intimacy that registers onscreen in both quiet and violent moments.

Idris Elba brings precision to London crime classic.

...stylish, robustly delivered period gangster flick...

...you may just find yourself rushing to download the soundtrack.

Idris Elba’s directorial debut is an atmospheric and catchy “DJ Noir” about criminals who’d rather spin vinyl than sell cocaine, and it’s an impressive first film...

Idris Elba’s directorial debut feels richly authentic.