Review of Filth (2013) by Al S — 12 Aug 2014

A balls-out, twisted and brilliant piece of madness and energy. A superbly crafted piece of work headlining the best performance of James McAvoy's career. McAvoy's brilliance has no bounds in this film, he is a true movie star that can attack any role he wishes with dedication and strength.

A no-holds-barred performance. Filth lives up to its name with vulgarity, sex, violence, lots of drugs and a fantastic soundtrack filled with great songs. It's an acid trip into one man's addictions, and self-destruction.

A massively entertaining, grotesque and wickedly hilarious dark comedy. One of the best, grittiest, smartest and darkest comedies to come from Scotland in some time. A tremendously compelling and surreal mind-jogger.

It tightens a noose around your heart and mind. Its Trainspotting meets Bad Lieutenant. An insane piece of fun. Director, Jon S. Baird crafts a blisteringly great movie that takes no prisoners. A fiercely funny, sizzling and unforgettable movie.

A mind-shattering masterpiece. It's filled with surprises and brutal twist and turns. This movie is profoundly and absurdly glorious.