Experience the Thrilling Return of DCI John Luther in ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun’
Idris Elba is back as DCI John Luther in the new feature length film, Luther: The Fallen Sun.[0] In this continuation of the award-winning television saga, Luther is disgraced and behind bars, having been wrongfully convicted of corruption and other crimes, when a gruesome serial killer terrorizes London.[1] Haunted by his failure to capture the cyber psychopath, Luther decides to break out of prison to finish the job by any means necessary.[2]
This time out, the detective teams up with a fellow DCI, Odette Raine (Cynthia Erivo), and his old mentor and friend Detective Superintendent Schenk (Dermot Crowley) comes out of retirement to give advice.[3] The villain is the unhinged former city trader and cyber psychopath David Robey (Andy Serkis), who has an infinite arsenal of resources and is determined to outwit Luther.[4]
The Fallen Sun is a thrilling and intense addition to the Luther series.[5] Elba is as engaging as ever, and the supporting cast is equally strong, including Erivo and Serkis.[6] This film is surprisingly grounded, with a Dover ferry being the most exotic locale, and its ambitions are big enough to warrant its two-hour runtime.[7] It is a perfect send-off for the series if this is the end, and a great introduction to Luther if you are unfamiliar with the character.
Luther: The Fallen Sun is in select cinemas from Friday and on Netflix from March 10.[8] It is rated R for disturbing/violent content, language and some sexual material.[9] Written by Neil Cross and directed by Jamie Payne, this is a must-watch for fans of the detective series.
0. “Luther: The Fallen Sun: Idris Elba's DCI's Netflix-backed return will leave you shaken – and stirred” Stuff, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.stuff.co.nz/entertainment/stuff-to-watch/300814771/luther-the-fallen-sun-idris-elbas-dcis-netflixbacked-return-will-leave-you-shaken–and-stirred
1. “Where to Watch ‘Luther' the TV Series Ahead of Netflix Film Release” Newsweek, 23 Feb. 2023, https://www.newsweek.com/luther-tv-series-where-watch-hulu-netflix-film-movie-release-fallen-sun-1783389
2. “Luther: The Fallen Sun Review” IGN, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.ign.com/articles/luther-the-fallen-sun-review-netflix
3. “Luther – The Fallen Sun: Idris Elba returns, but is the magic still there” Sydney Morning Herald, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/idris-elba-would-make-a-great-bond-and-this-epic-luther-sequel-proves-it-20230222-p5cmnf.html
4. “Luther: The Fallen Sun review — an outlandish return for Idris Elba's cop” The Times, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/luther-the-fallen-sun-review-idris-elba-kfc5c30xp
5. “Luther: The Fallen Sun Review – Who Needs 007 When You Have Luther?” FandomWire, 24 Feb. 2023, https://fandomwire.com/luther-the-fallen-sun-review
6. “‘Luther: The Fallen Sun' Review: Idris Elba Dons the Coat Again in Turbulent Thriller Sequel” Collider, 24 Feb. 2023, https://collider.com/luther-the-fallen-sun-review/
7. “Luther: The Fallen Sun review round-up: what the critics are saying” Gamesradar, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.gamesradar.com/luther-the-fallen-sun-review-round-up-what-the-critics-are-saying/
8. “Idris Elba wins praise but critics label Luther: The Fallen Sun ‘cartoonish'” Belfast Telegraph, 24 Feb. 2023, https://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/entertainment/news/idris-elba-wins-praise-but-critics-label-luther-the-fallen-sun-cartoonish/1603697995.html
9. “Las Vegas: Win Passes To An Advance Screening Of ‘Luther: The Fallen Sun'” RedCarpetCrash.com, 17 Feb. 2023, https://redcarpetcrash.com/las-vegas-win-passes-to-an-advance-screening-of-luther-the-fallen-sun
