You know wpqx, your comments are so wonderfully negative, especially - "So much of the film is covered in filth that you almost feel dirty just for watching it" that I feel almost compelled to see it now....... 

I have enjoyed the few films I have seen from Tykwer but have avoided this so far. If I do see it now, I'm expecting it to be truly dire. Maybe I'll try and get hold of the source novel first.

Your comments are probably more enjoyable than the film, they certainly made me smile.

Cheers Trev