Filth (2013)
They say there is goodness in every one of us. Even the most condemned person on Earth has an ounce of kindness in him. Youtube videos and social experiments are plenty to highlight, and we probably feel good that humankind will survive despite what the doomsday philosophers and naysayers say or do not say. But then, why is so much violence, hatred and animosity in this world?
Well, the same people who profess goodness in us are the same ones who utter that goodness is subjective! What appears as good to one may seem evil to another. Feeding stray dogs may be a noble deed, but it may draw so many strays to one particular area that it may be uncomfortable for some. The fear of fights between well-fed dogs over territory or the spread of illness may be a concern.
Back to the homo sapiens instance, the evil thoughts that disturb the community's equilibrium are conveniently blamed on the dark forces, the black dog, the crows, black magic or Satan. In modern science, this inability to conform to societal demands is blamed on the imbalances of neurotransmitters. Of course, deviously planning to rock the system for personal gains is also abnormal, e.g. psychopaths.
This Scottish dark comedy set in Edinburgh is an entertaining story with a twist at the end. What starts appearing as a comedy slowly evolves into a devious tale of corrupt cops, police brutality and backbiting among colleagues to grab the coveted post of Detective Inspector.
The seemingly happily married protagonist, Det Bruce Robertson, is anything but monogamous. He is also seen drinking too much. And cops snorting cocaine too? And why is the Mrs only appearing as a narrator? Then, it dawns upon us. He actually has a severe mental disorder. His wife and child have left him, and he is left alone to deal with his non-compliance with medication, refractory illness, hallucination, unresolved guilt of a sibling's death in childhood and the race for promotion.
Bruce slowly spirals down the ladder of helplessness to decay into a mess leading to a disastrous outcome.
An underrated movie which nobody talks about—an intense but entertaining film with an excellent performance from James McAvoy.
*'Same rules apply' - a line at the movie's end that left everyone guessing its meaning in that context. This probably refers to the mantra of a self-centred person only interested in ensuring his goal is attained. No matter how much it hurts the bystanders, he does not give a damn!
They say there is goodness in every one of us. Even the most condemned person on Earth has an ounce of kindness in him. Youtube videos and social experiments are plenty to highlight, and we probably feel good that humankind will survive despite what the doomsday philosophers and naysayers say or do not say. But then, why is so much violence, hatred and animosity in this world?Well, the same people who profess goodness in us are the same ones who utter that goodness is subjective! What appears as good to one may seem evil to another. Feeding stray dogs may be a noble deed, but it may draw so many strays to one particular area that it may be uncomfortable for some. The fear of fights between well-fed dogs over territory or the spread of illness may be a concern.
Back to the homo sapiens instance, the evil thoughts that disturb the community's equilibrium are conveniently blamed on the dark forces, the black dog, the crows, black magic or Satan. In modern science, this inability to conform to societal demands is blamed on the imbalances of neurotransmitters. Of course, deviously planning to rock the system for personal gains is also abnormal, e.g. psychopaths.
This Scottish dark comedy set in Edinburgh is an entertaining story with a twist at the end. What starts appearing as a comedy slowly evolves into a devious tale of corrupt cops, police brutality and backbiting among colleagues to grab the coveted post of Detective Inspector.
The seemingly happily married protagonist, Det Bruce Robertson, is anything but monogamous. He is also seen drinking too much. And cops snorting cocaine too? And why is the Mrs only appearing as a narrator? Then, it dawns upon us. He actually has a severe mental disorder. His wife and child have left him, and he is left alone to deal with his non-compliance with medication, refractory illness, hallucination, unresolved guilt of a sibling's death in childhood and the race for promotion.
Bruce slowly spirals down the ladder of helplessness to decay into a mess leading to a disastrous outcome.
An underrated movie which nobody talks about—an intense but entertaining film with an excellent performance from James McAvoy.
*'Same rules apply' - a line at the movie's end that left everyone guessing its meaning in that context. This probably refers to the mantra of a self-centred person only interested in ensuring his goal is attained. No matter how much it hurts the bystanders, he does not give a damn!
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