you could find our review of ithere.
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Do you ever find yourself liking Bruce Robertson?
Ehm, no, not really.
I just dont think thats true.
Right at the end were going, Nope.
You cant have that.
It travelled well to England for a start, thank God.
It did well in Scotland, it did well in Australia.
It did well in…
I think it was the number one film in Romania?
Scandinavian countries went for it, Germany… yeah, weve done relatively well for a low-budget film.
Its still not come out in America yet, thatll be April or May.
Do you feel theres a Glasgow equivalent to Irvine Welshs books?
Do you wish there was?
I dont think every city has their Irvine.
Theres no one in the world like Irvine.
Hes sort of unique in the world as a writer, I dont think anybodys got anybody…
I dont think well see the likes of Irvine again for a long time.
I get a similar vibe when I read Dickens to when I read Irvine.
A little bit of both.
I was aware of what it might do, but it wasnt what I looking for.
This [Filth] is one of the best Ive ever read, I think.
So my next question is: whats so great about making people shit themselves?
I reckon… why is it so fun to do that?
You get an immediate vocal, physical reaction and thats good fun.
Also, its unexpected.
So that was quite good.
Yeah, I am.
Im on my way to work in the car right now.
LikeMacbeth, Frankensteins a story people keep telling.
Yeah it is, actually.
The character of Igor isnt in Mary Shelleys book, you know what I mean?
It is very, very different, but its about the same essential things.
Its much more about our relationship than it is about a mental doctor and existential ponderings.
Finally, whats your favourite Jason Statham film?
and that is the best line Ive ever heard in a film.
James McAvoy, thank you very much.
Filthis out on DVD and Blu-ray on the 10th of February.
