Why in the hell did Carlyle choose to direct this crap?!
Seriously, I wasn't necessarily expecting a classic given it's 6.5 rating but I thought it would at least be halfway watchable. With Emma Thompson and Ray Winstone also involved you'd think how could you possibly go wrong. My faith was clearly misplaced because it was not only derivative beyond belief but supremely stupid and an insult anyone's intelligence. It's supposed to be a dark comedy but the laughs were just non-existent and the story far fetched. None of the characters were in the least bit likeable or remotely interesting and the plot twists were and the ineptitude of the police wasn't in the least bit believable. I realize it was meant to be a comedy and sometimes you have to suspend disbelief to some degree but this just took the cake.
The only pleasure I get from the film was recognizing the different parts of Glasgow like the Barrowlands on Argyle Street for example. Unless you're in any way familiar with the city and you're like me then you'll find nothing else to enjoy.