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  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 13, 2008
    Ive wanted to see this film for years - and no wonder really. Heroin addiction is shown here in both lights - at points its fantastic, hilarious and brillianly shot. Other times its dark and gruesome enough to make even horror lovers squirm. Plus that soundtrack too! Any list of favourite films that does not include this is a pretty poor list. Choose life, choose a job, choose a career, choose a fucking big television to watch this on. Plus the book is pretty damn good...very different though.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 13, 2008
    Despite the glamourization of being a smack addict in Scotland, this is a brilliant film, and features one of my faves, Ewen McGregor. Having once been both in Scotland and been a Heroin addict, (Not at the same time) I can honestly say that it frighteningly realistic, and even though they really try not to glamorize it, it still managed to, and make Iggy Pops 'Lust for Life' a calling card to the film. Another aspect that N.Americans had a problem with was the Scottish burr, (I can't believe they actually had to subtitle the Bar scene,...C'mon, its not THAT hard to understand...(But then the author has been likened to 'A Clockwork Orange' and Anthony Burgess' use of phonetically Scottish wording. Despite the whole deal, the ending comes through brilliantly, and makes the best point.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 7, 2008
    Excellent film - brilliant soundtrack. Ewan McGregor does a fabulous job portraying his character of a heroin addict, and absolutely love Robert Carlyle in this film. Overall, just brilliant.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    May 7, 2008
    Completely unforgettable movie. Even if the idea will forever be rehashed in possibly countless movies to come, I've always liked movies that revolve around drug addiction. The surreal imagery of drug crazed "trips" blurring into scenes of reality was just great to see on screen. I never would've thought that Ewan McGregor could play such a convincing addict in a movie. But he has me completely convinced in this one.
  • 4.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 3, 2008
    A sublime movie that dares to challenge the audience. Although not rewarded much at oscars it has bagged a BAFTA award as a cult classic.
    Brilliant directing by Danny Boyle & the soundtrack rocks.
    Trainspotting is one of the most effective anti-drug i've seen since 'Requiem For A Dream' & 'Blow'. The depiction of heroin addiction is raw. All-time best cult classic.

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  • KateBushFan
    Shirley Henderson also played a small part in it. Why is she not included? x
    posted 176 days ago
  • henrychristianwihana
    what a movie.. it gives you different persepective of drugs abusing, why they're doing it, why do they keep doing it, etc.

    danny boyle.. top notch!
    posted 204 days ago
  • MegaJaes
    Probably as good as it will ever get from Danny Boyle - but hey, that is also pretty damn good!
    posted 262 days ago
  • ash10692
    making a film out of a book like trainspotting was a mammoth task, but i dont think anyone else could have done it better
    posted 332 days ago
  • soapboxrmt
    Spud had the job interview--
    posted 439 days ago
  • CwT2
    Many favourite scenes :)
    Especially when hes cracked out his head @ the job interview (Was that Spud or sick boy) oh well you seen film you'll know what I mean
    Then theres Iggy Pop playing as there running down the streets & rolling over car bonnets
    "Probaly the worst toilets in scotland"
    "1 is my favourite character , I cnt read the poster that size & forget name *mumbles*
    Only bit that really freaked me is the Baby crawling across the ceiling :|
    posted 442 days ago
  • fuzzymoon1900
    What fuckin' amazing for my soul,wooow!
    posted 455 days ago
  • iceblue52
    i thought this movie was really well done. hats off to irvine welsh and everyone involved. i saw this when i was in my teens. it put me off drugs forever.
    posted 523 days ago
  • dixiemaclives
    yo!!!!!! i noticed there wasnt a trainspotting skin(disgrace) so i made one...its not very good,but if you think its sexy you can use it.lofl
    posted 580 days ago
  • balthazaa
    i love the scene when renton got paranoid in his bed. hihi.. its funny and scary!
    posted 591 days ago

Details

  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Danny Boyle
  • Genres: Comedy
  • Released: July 19, 1996
  • DVD Released: March 24, 1998

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