Synopsis
In the teeming, multicultural metropolis of modern-day London, a seemingly straightforward missing-person case launches a down-at-heel private eye into a dangerous world of religious fanaticism and political intrigue.
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Cast
- Riz AhmedTommy Akhtar
- Cush JumboMelody
- James FloydLovely
- Billie PiperShelley
- Roshan SethFarzad Akhtar
- Hannah RaeYoung Shelley / Emma
- Antonio AakeelYoung Lovely
- Reiss KershiYoung Tommy
- Vincent ReganTall Man / Schaeffer
- Danny WebbDS Cal Donnely
Recommendations
- 80
CineVue
A far darker side of London is painted in bleakly realistic tones in City of Tiny Lights but, like its protagonist, Travis' film shoots from the hip, has a glint in its eye and packs a mean punch. - 80
Total Film
A rich, rewarding crime film, shot with real skill. Riz Ahmed confirms his status as one of the most exciting Brit actors of his generation. - 75
The Film Stage
Director Pete Travis lends the evening setting a welcomingly mysterious glow amongst its shadows, visually complementing Neate’s plotting to bring us into the action on the ground floor. - 70
The Hollywood Reporter
City of Tiny Lights exerts tension throughout and remains intriguing in its use of terrorism anxiety and anti-Muslim prejudice as fodder for hasty conclusions. - 60
The Telegraph
Ahmed anchors a film that's more successful in style than in logic. - 60
Time Out London
City of Tiny Lights is always entertaining, and proves a great excuse for Ahmed to confirm his newly minted matinee-idol status. If only it had the confidence to shrug off its influences and do its own thing. - 50
Screen Daily
The problem with City Of Tiny Lights is a plot that is all too easy to second guess and stretches of dialogue which fail to sparkle. - 40
Empire
Charmless and saddled with disastrous flashbacks, this doesn’t have the street smarts to play its strongest hand. There’s a great film in here struggling to get out, but the definitive London noir still remains unmade.
