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(Michael Sheen) once had a successful career as an architect and a beautiful wife, Stevie (Anastasia Griffith), but suddenly his life has been thrown into disarray. Mark now finds himself incapable of climbing the stairs without following a carefully planned sequence, he washes his hands constantly, and he curses violently and without provocation at odd intervals. Mark's firm has put him on suspension, Stevie has given up on Mark, and his friends Nathan (Adrian Bower) and Kathy (Claudie Blakley) are tempted to do the same when a number of diagnoses and treatments from various doctors fail to bring positive results. While waiting to see another specialist, Mark meets Charlotte (Shirley Henderson), a woman who suffers from Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, and she suggests that his malady may be the same as hers. In time, it is determined that Mark has OCD and Tourette's syndrome, and with the help of a support group he attends with Charlotte, Mark finally finds ways to successfully deal with his problems. But will his progress be fast and thorough enough to please either Stevie or his employers?

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
MPAA rating ‏ : ‎ R (Restricted)
Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.1 x 5.42 x 0.58 inches; 2.88 ounces
Media Format ‏ : ‎ Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Run time ‏ : ‎ 1 hour and 34 minutes
Actors ‏ : ‎ Michael Sheen, Shirley Henderson
Studio ‏ : ‎ Sundance
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00A2K5CME

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Kelly Howard

Wow.

Reviewed in the United States on April 25, 2020

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I was a bit dubious about how much I'd like this from reading the description, but I'm so in awe of Michael Sheen I watched it anyway. It impressively shows how incredibly talented Sheen is; this must have been a devilishly challenging* role, but holy cow, he makes this man with Tourette's one of the richest, most heart-rending characters I've ever seen. Most of the other actors were impressive too, especially Shirley Henderson, who plays the other lead role & was an actress I'd never heard of (tho frankly, the woman who played Mark's wife struck me as nothing but a "so what" blond, & I still can't figure out if that's because of the acting quality or because I wanted to reach in & smack her soundly, even tho I could understand her point of view). As I watched, I felt I was inside the incredibly challenging lives of these people and tried to imagine how stressful it must be to deal with this. One of the writers has Tourette's and drew on his experiences, and I've read several books on the subject (& Oliver Sacks writes a fascinating piece on a surgeon no less who also flies a plane with Tourette's in "An Anthropologist from Mars").

The movie contains humor, sadness, pathos, horror, deep pain, triumph...just an amazing film about a very non-chic topic. I can understand how people might look at the title & think it was a porn film, which is unfortunate. It's more unfortunate that this movie hasn't gotten more play. It should.

*not a pun on Good Omens, or at least not intentionally

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Ms. Glenys J. Laver

Dirty filthy love

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2008

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I dont see many movies I just have to have. But every once in a while one comes along that is outstanding. With a title like 'Dirty filthy love' one could be forgiven for thinking this was a porn movie. Far from it, this movie is acting at its very best. Michael Sheen has the viewer captivated and sharing so many human emotions. Its a clever clever little movie refreshingly different about obsessive compulsive disorder with a comedic slant. Shirley Henderson as only she can do makes it even more addictive watching. When the main character finds out he's not clinically depressed as his Doctor suggests but suffers from O C D and Tourettes syndrome he joins a self help group of fellow sufferer's. Fantastic casting. Its an eye opener as to what these poor people actually think will happen if they perform the simplest of tasks. His obsession with his estranged wife finds him living an existence incongruous with who he once knew himself to be and confronts him with who he really is. This is a fascinating human experience. Its touching, intense, funny, sad, and satisfying. See it!

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Sindri

"Charming, bittersweet and heartrending..."

Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2012

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Actor and director Adrian Shergold`s eight television film which was written by British screenwriter and television producer Jeff Pope and Welsh actor and writer Ian Puleston-Davies, is inspired by Ian Puleston-Davies personal experiences with OCD. It was shot on location in London, England and is a United Kingdom production which was produced by English producer Christine Langan. It tells the story about Mark Furness, an architect from London with Tourette`s Syndrome and Obsessive compulsive disorder who is going through a separation. After moving into a new apartment and then losing his job, Mark`s condition overpowers him and his behavior becomes increasingly compulsive. His best friends Nathan and Kathy tries to support him, but Mark is still in love with his ex-wife Stevie and is only focused on how he can win her back. All though unaware of his conditions, Mark notices that his behavior has changed and visits his doctor who still thinks that he suffers from clinical depression. On his way out from the doctor, Mark meets a young woman named Charlotte who invites him to join her at a therapy meeting. Mark goes to the meeting, and while listening to other people talking about their compulsions, he begins to recognize himself in what they are saying and evolves a friendship with Charlotte.

Finely and engagingly directed by Adrian Shergold, this darkly humerous and romantic drama draws an empathic portrayal of an afflicted though inspirited man`s journey towards discovering his identity and his relationship with a shy and caring woman who really understands him and his conditions. While notable for its quick-witted dialog and both awkward and comical situations, this character-driven and dialog-driven story contains a moving study of character about a person living with an unpredictable and at times uncontrollable neurological disorder that leads him to the brink of his sanity and sometimes surprises him as much as it surprises his acquaintances and other people.

This incisive depiction of people living with Tourette`s Syndrome and OCD which, as most films about Tourette`s, somewhat exaggerates the protagonist`s vocal tics is impelled and reinforced by the brilliant acting performances by Welsh actor Michael Sheen and Scottish actress Shirley Henderson. A charming, bittersweet and heartrending tale which gained nominations for Best Actor (Male) Michael Sheen, Best Actor (Female) Shirley Henderson and the RTS Television Award for Best Single Drama at the Royal Television Society Awards, UK in 2005.

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Penny

Michael Sheen is amazing

Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2019

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I watched Michael Sheen in Good Omens, and now I'm binging on everything else he's been in. It's not as creepy as it sounds, really. This wasn't an easy movie to watch, but I have to say that Michael did an uncanny job of portraying someone with OCD. People tend to make jokes about "being OCD" because they like to have things just so. An OCD diagnosis is so much more than that, and I think this movie shows that in the most respectful way possible.

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whatithinkis

Difficult to watch

Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2019

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Not interesting. Mainly annoying.

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D. Sheff

Michael Sheen turns in a solid performance.

Reviewed in the United States on April 9, 2020

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This film is honest in its dealing with mental illness. So often films with this subject matter go over the top in portraying those with mental illness, not so here. I discovered Michael Sheen through his work on Good Omens and have been checking out his other efforts. He turns in a very convincing performance and one you can't help but be effected by. The rest of the cast do a very impressive job as well.

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Marcia Davis M.A.

Slow and shallow

Reviewed in the United States on November 4, 2019

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snail pace. not brooding and deep, just slow.

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malexandra2101

Dirty Filthy Love - A touching story ....

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on September 7, 2010

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A touching story with excellent performances from Michael Sheen and Shirley Henderson. A comic drama which combines the hardships of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder sufferers with the implications that impact on those who are most closely related to those with the disorder. A really enlightening insight into OCD and a really entertaining story for the viewer. Michael Sheen beautifully portrays a man whose disorder takes over his life and ultimately destroys his marriage but leads him to proudly accept new relationships and a different kind of life.

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M. Payne

Lovely film Unfortunate title (Region 1DVD)

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 31, 2010

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This is a sensitive film and very sweet. The title makes sense after you watch it, but how many will be put off by it as it apparently juxtaposes Love and Filth. OCD is dealt with in a sensitive and amusing way. One really cares about the characters. There are nice London scenes and there is wonderful footage of Bexhill on Sea's Modernist architectural gem, the newly restored De La Warr Pavilion on Bexhill seafront.

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Michael Austin

Thought provoking and insightful

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 17, 2013

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I thought the film was excellent. The acting was first class dealing with a very painful subject. The storyline was very well thought out and empathically portrayed. I would recommend this to anyone who suffers with anxiety and to those with an interest in psychology.

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GB Jordan

No, this is not an insight into OCD

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 15, 2007

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I have OCD and I watched this film hoping that, for the first time, I would see a television drama that was an honest portrayal of how people with OCD live their life; I was particularly buoyed by the knowledge that the writer himself had OCD. What a disappointment. This drama is just one long freak show from first to last. It's not enough to give the character OCD, but the makers also give him tourettes! No explanation, and I'm sure legions of viewers were left thinking OCD and Tourettes were one and the same thing. And of course he had every manifestation of OCD (contamination, hoarding, symmetry, superstition) he possibly could, for maximum dramatic effect. And the scenes involving the OCD support group were just ridiculous. I can assure you that support groups are nothing like they were portrayed but sadly I wouldn't be surprised if this drama put a few people off going to one! This drama was directed with a very heavy, over-the-top hand. I was hoping it would get the message across to the general public that people with OCD weren't house-bound, selfish nutters with long beards, tics, and a house full of old newspapers. For me this programme did the opposite and I was so angry watching it, but more than anything hugely disappointed. It wouldn't surprise me if the writer was pressurised by the TV company to sensationalise the script for 'the sake of drama'. Whata shame, as a sensitive portrayal within an effective characterisation would have been such better drama than melodrama.

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Amazon Customer

Fabulous drama.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 11, 2016

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Fabulous drama, Shirley Henderson is just the best.

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Genre	drama
Format	Closed-captioned, Widescreen
Contributor	Michael Sheen, Shirley Henderson
Runtime	1 hour and 34 minutes