Chirphymium It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

Gurlyndrobb While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Humaira Grant It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

Arianna Moses Let me be very fair here, this is not the best movie in my opinion. But, this movie is fun, it has purpose and is very enjoyable to watch.

benkitching13 James McAvoy delivers a commendable performance in the lead role, showcasing a range of emotions from enraged to sorrowful. The supporting cast are modest, though showcase nothing comparable to McAvoy. The film's dark humour is largely successful, though occasionally veers disconcertingly close to uncomfortably perverse.I honestly thought the ending was a spectacular affair, and one of the finest moments of the film.

bizzywiththefizzy I came late to this and saw it when it was on Film 4. I was recently amazed by James McAvoy's performance in 'Split' and already adored him as a young Professor X.Seriously, if you haven't seen 'Split', you really should.'Filth' is not for the faint hearted, and is prime fodder for 'Outraged of Halifax' in the Daily Mail comments section.It's a fun ride, like a manic episode can be (I have bipolar and some things felt far too familiar) but then things become tragic, as the depressive phase tends to be. I'm still a little bit miffed about the slightly OTT portrayal of bipolar disorder - it's not a totally accurate account of the illness (hence 9 stars, not 10) - but it's nice to see someone at least try to explore it.The denouement had me sobbing like a 'little bitch with a skinned knee', to quote Jay from 'Dogma' (also a wonderful film you should watch immediately) and the very end was when I really started blubbing.As a Scot and a bipolar type 1, this felt a little too close to home and that's why I adore it. I'm going to be re-watching this as much as I re watch 'Evil Dead 2' and 'Titanic' - yes, I love 'Titanic'. What of it?

dank_raziel I absolutely loved this film, it was unexpected, gross, violent yet it had an incredible charm, specially to people who like very intense, deep emotions and that like to emotionally merge with a character. What I didn't like is that the summary (and also other websites) wrote about Bruce having BPD (borderline personality disorder) which I think is completely wrong because there's no part in the movie that says so and because he clearly displays bipolar, sociopath and even schizophrenia traits. As a BPD clinical diagnosed person I strongly believe the Borderline mention is wrong.

gloriahur In the beginning of the movie, this movie just seems like a movie about a corrupt cop trying to outwit his way to promotion. Although he seems like a skilled detective in solving criminal cases, his bottomed out power to control his personal life is shown in various ways throughout the movie. There is suspense about the murder case as well in the movie that reveals its truth along with the hidden background story of the cop's personal life that has ultimately caused the tragedy of his mental status. I would describe this movie as an emotional or psychological thriller. Although the murder case itself may put this movie in the genre of crime/action/thriller, the focus of the movie is more on the development of the emotional status of the character himself. This movie solely concentrates of the story of a single man. And as the main character of the movie, James McAvoy has done an amazing job delivering the message. I think it is one of his best pieces. The contrast between the expression on his face that seems tough and his slightly shaking and watering eyes precisely shows the sentiments of Bruce, the cop. In the end of the movie, although it ends tragically, it leaves a strong impression to the viewer, and I personally thought that the song "Creep" by Radiohead fit in very well with its context. Anyone might have the experience of being abandoned or hurt, and while being devastated, in trying to fix the problems that cannot be turned back, turn into a "creep" in others' eyes.