This queer period drama has good intentions, but the glaring combination of rote material and poor acting is particularly damning.

It’s Styles over substance.

It is acutely scripted, sensitively directed and finely acted, including by the pop star-turned actor Harry Styles, who is the policeman of the title.

Aside from the overlong first half, this film was incredibly moving and felt very authentic to queer people’s experiences... they were able to create a film that was deeply affecting, especially the final scenes, which had most of the audience in tears.