The Filth and the Fury

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2000, Movie, 1h 48min

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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7.6

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Critic Russell Smith

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...anyone who can watch this film and deny that the Sex Pistols were one of the four or five most exciting and indelibly brilliant rock groups ever is pumping formaldehyde, not blood, through his veins.

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"The Filth and the Fury" is a documentary that takes you on a wild ride through the brief but explosive career of the Sex Pistols, one of the most notorious punk bands of all time. From their early days as a rebellious bunch of youngsters to their meteoric rise to fame and infamy, this film documents the band's journey against the backdrop of 1970s London, a city plagued by political, economic, and social unrest. With never-before-seen footage and interviews with the band members themselves, including the legendary John Lydon (aka Johnny Rotten), this documentary is a must-see for anyone interested in music, rebellion, and the true spirit of punk.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as The Filth and the Fury include The Decline of Western Civilization Part III, Korn: Deuce, Slipknot: Disasterpieces, Storyville - The Naked Dance, 2 Pac - Hip Hop Genius, Rammstein - Live aus Berlin.

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The Filth and the Fury was released in theaters on March 29, 2000.