I was anxiously waiting for Filth for a long time. I had high expectations about it and probably the idea that the trailer gave me was of a different film than Filth actually is. It's a great story for sure but I was expecting something more shocking like the trailer suggests. All of the supposed shocking moments are in the trailer.
Bruce is a bipolar policeman addicted to drugs and sex. He is corrupt, depraved, manipulative and well, filthy. He is trying to get a promotion at work but if he doesn't get it his wife and daughter, that left their house, will not come back to him.
This story was written by the same man who wrote the amazing Trainspotting, Irvine Walsh. Trainspotting had the hability to make me feel uncomfortable and shocked by every single moment that I was watching, sadly Filth doesn't cause me the same effect throughout the whole film and for that reason I wish Danny Boyle had directed this film. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid film but not as good as I expected. It starts as a dark comedy and slowly becomes a serious drama. It's entertaining since the very beginning but unfortunately was a little messy sometimes. I would like to say that I loved it but I just enjoyed it.
There's not a single bad performance in this film, all of the cast was very strong but now I have to mention the man of this film, James McAvoy. He is absolutely brilliant! If it wasn't for his performance my rating would be less high. He certainly is one of the best actors of his generation.
If I had to resume this film in a word, that word would be McAvoy. And for him alone I would recommend this film to everyone because he totally makes this film worth it!
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I was anxiously waiting for Filth for a long time. I had high expectations about it and probably the idea that the trailer gave me was of a different film than Filth actually is. It's a great story for sure but I was expecting something more shocking like the trailer suggests. All of the supposed shocking moments are in the trailer.
Bruce is a bipolar policeman addicted to drugs and sex. He is corrupt, depraved, manipulative and well, filthy. He is trying to get a promotion at work but if he doesn't get it his wife and daughter, that left their house, will not come back to him.
This story was written by the same man who wrote the amazing Trainspotting, Irvine Walsh. Trainspotting had the hability to make me feel uncomfortable and shocked by every single moment that I was watching, sadly Filth doesn't cause me the same effect throughout the whole film and for that reason I wish Danny Boyle had directed this film. Don't get me wrong, it's a solid film but not as good as I expected. It starts as a dark comedy and slowly becomes a serious drama. It's entertaining since the very beginning but unfortunately was a little messy sometimes. I would like to say that I loved it but I just enjoyed it.
There's not a single bad performance in this film, all of the cast was very strong but now I have to mention the man of this film, James McAvoy. He is absolutely brilliant! If it wasn't for his performance my rating would be less high. He certainly is one of the best actors of his generation.
If I had to resume this film in a word, that word would be McAvoy. And for him alone I would recommend this film to everyone because he totally makes this film worth it!