While its creators don't go far enough to deflate their protagonist's ego, it's a smarter-than-average rise-and-fall narrative.

A solid, straightforward biopic about a fascinating individual and his destructive relationships, with strong performances and a healthy sense of naffness.

...a shallow but watchable movie, and it nicely conveys the world of semi-respectable Soho porn...

The film is Coogan’s brainchild, and you can see the appeal, since his comedy creations often look like exaggerated versions of himself.