Review of Filth (2013) by Christian G — 28 Jan 2014

James McAvoy in a really weird movie which feels like Clockwork Orange meets Guy Ritchie & Shameless....

This review of Filth (2013) was written by Christian G on 28 Jan 2014.

Filth has generally received positive reviews.

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The acting and comedy are spot on but let's face this is the author of Transpotting and the movie is full of that and filth to be had. Pretty good…

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By Pablo P (49) on 24 May 2016

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By Stephen Carty (98) for Metro (UK) (700) on 05 Sep 2017

[James] McAvoy is sensational - utterly convincing as the manipulative bully who's racist, sexist and practically every other kind of 'ist…

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By Riff J (755) on 13 Jul 2018

Interesting story with a full load of scottish humor. The acting of James McAvoy is great as it is most of the time…

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By Matt M (2,511) on 18 Dec 2017

McAvoy shines in this difficult adaptation of the Welsh novel…

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By Anna L (514) on 13 Jul 2018

Interesting story with a full load of scottish humor. The acting of James McAvoy is great as it is most of the time…

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