Review of Filth (2013) by Guy Lodge for Variety — 24 Nov 2013
Powered by a vigorous, image-shedding lead turn from James McAvoy as a coked-up Edinburgh detective on the fast track to either promotion or self-implosion, this descent into Scotch-marinated madness begins as ugly comedy, segues almost imperceptibly into farcical tragedy, and inevitably — perhaps intentionally — loses control in the process.
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This review of Filth (2013) was written by Guy Lodge and published by Variety on 24 Nov 2013.
Filth has generally received positive reviews.
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