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Yardie

Yardie

Crime · Drama · 2018

Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.

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Yardie

“Choose your own path”

2018 Crime · Drama 1h 41m

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5.9 / 10

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Jamaica, 1973. When a young boy witnesses his brother’s assassination, a powerful Don gives him a home. But 10 years later, when he’s sent to London, his past catches up to him.

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What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Idris Elba

Written by

Brock Norman Brock · Martin Stellman

Aml Ameen

Aml Ameen

D aka Dennis Campbell

Stephen Graham

Stephen Graham

Rico

Shantol Jackson

Shantol Jackson

Yvonne

Calvin Demba

Calvin Demba

Sticks

Sheldon Shepherd

Sheldon Shepherd

King Fox

A

Adnan Mustafa

Engin

Duramaney Kamara

Duramaney Kamara

Darkers

Court is in session

Put Yardie on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Auteur Devotee

“Form is the argument.”

Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.

The prosecution The Adrenaline Seeker

“Technique in search of a pulse.”

Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.