Film Review: My Fault: London

Based on the Culpable trilogy of books by author Mercedes Ron, My Fault: London follows a duo of hugely successful Spanish-language adaptations from Prime Video. For this young adult romance, the action shifts to London, delivering on sexy accents, erotic thrills, and action-packed chaos. At its center is a whirlwind romance between two step-siblings, played by relative newcomers Asha Banks and Matthew Broome. Their chemistry alone is electric, stretching out their tantalizing affair with teases and flirtation. Originality-wise, this Wattpad sensation will probably not win over any new converts—still, for fans of The Kissing Booth and After, My Fault: London zooms in as a new favorite in the young adult space.

Noah (Banks) heads for London with her mother for a fresh start. She vows to try a long distance relationship with her boyfriend, Dan (Harry Gilby), but does anyone actually buy that the two are destined for long-term success? Noah’s new “wicked stepbrother,” Nick (Broome), pushes her buttons from the second they meet. Hilariously enough, the first time she locks eyes with Noah is during her tour of their grandiose new home; a shirtless Nick emerges dripping wet from the backyard pool, and notices Noah. While he has the British charm down, Nick’s emotional outbursts and cocky aura do not match his ripped, curly-haired persona. As they say, opposites attract. Before long, Noah has gone from absolutely loathing Nick to crushing on him.

A tale as old as time—two people forced under the same roof, desperately trying to resist an undeniable attraction. Initially, Nick wants nothing to do with Noah. The feeling is mutual. But as Noah immerses herself deeper into Nick’s world, they realize they may have more in common than their first encounter would suggest. Of course, the fact that Nick has become Noah’s literal stepbrother seems to be a bit of a roadblock, but the movie wastes little time on assessing the morals of either character. Instead, dual directors Charlotte Fassler and Dani Girdwood lean into what they know audiences will want to see: a fiery love story, intense underground car racing, and a lovable set of characters.

Of course, My Fault: London definitely is not without its share of issues. The simplicity of the plot could be off-putting, while some scenes feel drawn out. Trimming fifteen or twenty minutes would make for tighter pacing. While the movie thrives on its dramatic moments, it does lean heavily into predictable tropes—cheating boyfriend, rich stepbrother with a dark past, underground fights, and a dramatic hostage situation. The whole rivalry with the racing hothead Ronnie (Sam Buchanan) feels underdeveloped compared to the bigger drama with Noah’s father. His role mainly serves as an excuse for Nick to have a punching bag.

As Noah, Asha Banks does add depth to the character, resulting in a lead we actually care about. Eventually, the layers of Noah’s past begin to unpeel, further revealing what lies beneath. A romance that works requires us to root for its central love story. By finding commonality between Noah and Nick, in addition to them both being very pretty, we have an actual reason to care about their relationship. If there is one thing My Fault: London absolutely nails, that would be the Noah and Nick of it all. Charlotte Fassler and Dani Girdwood know exactly what type of movie they are making, leading to a concise viewpoint. Endlessly entertaining and heartfelt, My Fault: London adds a British flavor to a beloved brand while creating two new stars in the process.

My Fault: London presents a scandalous romance while potentially launching a new franchise. The new UK Original movie will premiere exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on February 13, 2025.