Yardie (2018)

Yardie (2018)

2018 101 Minutes

Drama | Crime

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.

Overall Rating

5 / 10
Verdict: So-So
  • ScreenZealots

    ScreenZealots

    2 / 10
    “Yardie” is further proof that you can’t simply shove a camera in a respected actor’s hand and call them a director. This messy, disjointed film marks the directorial debut of Idris Elba and it gives me little pleasure to state that he sho... Read the full review »
  • Yardie mixes mellow character driven reggae with violently noisy bass. A directorial debut for the talented Idris Elba, and what a promising start this is. Flourishing in its Jamaican roots with a hint of Hackney on the side, Elba manages to adapt... Read the full review »