Filth (2013)
Dir: Jon S. Bird
Star: James McAvoy, Eddie Marsen, Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots, Jim Broadbent
Runtime 1hr 37m (97mins)
Star: James McAvoy, Eddie Marsen, Jamie Bell, Imogen Poots, Jim Broadbent
Runtime 1hr 37m (97mins)
Story
Bruce is as corrupt as they come. Alcohol, drugs, pornography. Bruce is also a police detective. As his life spirals out of control, he must try and balance the heavy workload with the possibility of a promotion.
Review
Having not read any of
Irvine Welch’s books, I don’t really know a great deal about him, except for
the exceptional Scottish comedy/ drama that is Trainspotting.
After its success, I told myself that I must read his work, but alas, never did.
So, upon initially seeing the trailer for Filth, I was not aware this was his workings turned yet again into film.
The enormous pleasure I got from the trailer alone was enough to ensure that a trip to the cinema was definitely a must.
Luckily, through HindsightFilms, we secured 2 tickets to see an early screening and my excitement levels reached 11. Sadly Leigh had other plans on the night but I was not going to let that spoil my night.
After its success, I told myself that I must read his work, but alas, never did.
So, upon initially seeing the trailer for Filth, I was not aware this was his workings turned yet again into film.
The enormous pleasure I got from the trailer alone was enough to ensure that a trip to the cinema was definitely a must.
Luckily, through HindsightFilms, we secured 2 tickets to see an early screening and my excitement levels reached 11. Sadly Leigh had other plans on the night but I was not going to let that spoil my night.
The film starts with a
similar feel to Trainspotting with Bruce (James MacAvoy - Wanted, X-Men: First
Class) narrating what Scotland is all about and means today before quickly diving
into a behemoth of humour, drugs, booze, prostitutes and enough uncouth
language to turn even Don Logan a touch shy.
Set over the Christmas period, our anti-hero is a burnt out detective, with more of a penchant for the above listed vices than caring much about the correct side of the law he walks and his only work interest is the upcoming promotion to detective inspector than solving the murder case he is working on in hope it will bag him the open position mentioned.
The laughs come thick and fast and the use of music is sublime and even the festive jingles give the film a melancholy and surreal feeling. Of course, the film can’t contain the assault of crude and dark humour throughout and you soon find yourself taking the trip into total madness and hallucinations that drive Bruce into total chaos and his loss on where he is and what he is doing?
Set over the Christmas period, our anti-hero is a burnt out detective, with more of a penchant for the above listed vices than caring much about the correct side of the law he walks and his only work interest is the upcoming promotion to detective inspector than solving the murder case he is working on in hope it will bag him the open position mentioned.
The laughs come thick and fast and the use of music is sublime and even the festive jingles give the film a melancholy and surreal feeling. Of course, the film can’t contain the assault of crude and dark humour throughout and you soon find yourself taking the trip into total madness and hallucinations that drive Bruce into total chaos and his loss on where he is and what he is doing?
The film starts with a
similar feel to Trainspotting with Bruce (James MacAvoy - Wanted, X-Men: First
Class) narrating what Scotland is all about and means today before quickly diving
into a behemoth of humour, drugs, booze, prostitutes and enough uncouth
language to turn even Don Logan a touch shy.
Set over the Christmas period, our anti-hero is a burnt out detective, with more of a penchant for the above listed vices than caring much about the correct side of the law he walks and his only work interest is the upcoming promotion to detective inspector than solving the murder case he is working on in hope it will bag him the open position mentioned.
The laughs come thick and fast and the use of music is sublime and even the festive jingles give the film a melancholy and surreal feeling. Of course, the film can’t contain the assault of crude and dark humour throughout and you soon find yourself taking the trip into total madness and hallucinations that drive Bruce into total chaos and his loss on where he is and what he is doing?
Set over the Christmas period, our anti-hero is a burnt out detective, with more of a penchant for the above listed vices than caring much about the correct side of the law he walks and his only work interest is the upcoming promotion to detective inspector than solving the murder case he is working on in hope it will bag him the open position mentioned.
The laughs come thick and fast and the use of music is sublime and even the festive jingles give the film a melancholy and surreal feeling. Of course, the film can’t contain the assault of crude and dark humour throughout and you soon find yourself taking the trip into total madness and hallucinations that drive Bruce into total chaos and his loss on where he is and what he is doing?
Great turns from MacAvoy as
the afore-mentioned Bruce, John Sessions as the old hat, racist homophobic
chief, Jamie Bell as the office rookie, hell bent on the promotion to DI. The
scene stealers are Gary Lewis As Gus (the office goody two-shoes), Jim
Broadbent as Bruces phsyciatrist and, of course, the ever brilliant Eddie
Marsen as Bladesey. Bruces new ‘best friend’ from the brotherhood.
In summary, it is crude, crass, dark, violent and disturbing. It had me in stitches and by the end the film had completely shifted from one end of the spectrum to the other. Great turn by all involved and I’m sure it will become as loved as Transpotting is.
#One Word Review – MENTAL! (8/10)
In summary, it is crude, crass, dark, violent and disturbing. It had me in stitches and by the end the film had completely shifted from one end of the spectrum to the other. Great turn by all involved and I’m sure it will become as loved as Transpotting is.
#One Word Review – MENTAL! (8/10)