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“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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The Filth and the Fury
Documentary · Music · 2000
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
Movie details
The Filth and the Fury
“A Sex Pistols film - uncut, unseen, unbelievable.”
2000 Documentary · Music 1h 48m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
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TMDB
6.9 / 10
Community rating
Julien Temple's second documentary profiling punk rock pioneers the Sex Pistols is an enlightening, entertaining trip back to a time when the punk movement was just discovering itself. Featuring archival footage, never-before-seen performances, rehearsals, and recording sessions as well as interviews with group members who lived to tell the tale--including the one and only John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten).
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The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
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Julien Temple
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Julien Temple
John Lydon
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Steve Jones
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Paul Cook
Self
Glen Matlock
Self
Sid Vicious
Self (archive footage)
Malcolm McLaren
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David Bowie
Self (archive footage)
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“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.