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A 'gripping' 2013 comedy which fans say showcases James McAvoy's finest performance is currently available on Netflix , but time is running out to watch it.

The psychological drama is adapted from acclaimed author Irvine Welsh's 1998 novel of the same name, and centres on a corrupt detective who views a fresh murder investigation as his ticket to a promotion.

However, his world unravels when he starts suffering from severe hallucinations during the case. A synopsis reveals: "In Edinburgh, Bruce Robertson, a bigoted and corrupt policeman, is in line for a promotion and will stop at nothing to get what he wants.

"As he turns his colleagues against one another by exposing their secrets, Bruce starts to lose himself in a web of deceit that he can no longer control." V

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