Filth (2013)

Genre: Comedy / Drama

Directed by: Jon S. Baird

Cast: James McAvoy, Jamie Bell, Jim Broadbent

Running time: 97 minutes

Based on the Irvine Welsh novel of the same name, Filth is the story of Bruce Robertson, an unscrupulous Scottish police detective in line for an upcoming promotion to Detective Inspector. So as to better his chances, he puts all of his manipulative wits at work to mess with his colleagues/adversaries in the race to the higher ranking job. Unfortunately for him, his addiction to drugs and risky sexual behavior and his Bipolar disorder are spiraling out of control and it is a serious obstacle on his path to success.

James McAvoy is excellent in the lead role. He brings the manic and excessive traits of Bruce Robertson to life in a very convincing way.

I really love the cinematography of this film. It is dark, grimy…basically, it is filthy. The story takes some nice twists and turns and keeps you guessing all the way through. Nothing is served to you on a silver platter, which I love when it is done well in movies.

I thought the ending was a bit much, in terms of an attempt at cuteness, but, overall, this is very good dark comedy/drama.

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