How is “in itself” used?

In 24 Hour Party People (2002), one line is: “Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.”

Which movie is “in itself” from?

The clip at the top of this page is from 24 Hour Party People (2002).

Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.

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considered separately from other things; in its true nature

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considered separately from other things; in its true nature
and which is, in itself, gentlemen, a lie
Now, this is bad in itself but it's also bad for business.

定義：Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary 第 9 版