Trainspotting doesn't glorify heroin. It glorifies youth. Youth at its worst, mostly, but youth trying to sort things as only youth can. Watch it again on video and it's still, in parts, hilariously funny. But whereas in the cinema peer pressure helped everyone laugh as the junki... ...( read more )
This film was in the theaters my freshman year in college. I saw it in a place nicknamed the "Brew n' View", which means that while our beers (and glow in the dark shots brought around mid-viewing) didn't exactly match the heroin high glamorized in the movie, at least they dulle... ...( read more )
Deservedly one of Danny Boyle's most notorious films, painfully gritty but powerfully alive with sincerity in both the suffering and the triumph it depicts. Heavy but never leaden, fleet-footed on its immersive journey all the way to hell and back, the film is like almost drownin... ...( read more )
"Choose Life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a family. Choose a fucking big television, choose washing machines, cars, compact disc players and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol, and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mortgage repayments. ... ...( read more )
Trainspotting is widely considered a hidden gem of a film in 1996 by acclaimed Director Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) that deals with the struggles of drug addiction. That might be my problem, I came into this film with high expectations and was sadly underwhel... ...( read more )
What a weird movie... but who can resist Ewan McGregor and his cute self...
Mark Renton: Phew! I haven't felt that good since Archie Gemmill scored against Holland in 1978!
A drug movie with a good ensemble cast, stylish, independent direction from Danny Boyle, and a good soundtrack.
The movie is funny, a little twisted, and very depressing in spots. ... ...( read more )
"Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a starter home. Choose dental insurance, leisure wear and matching luggage. Choose your future. But why would anyone want to do a thing like that?"
A wild, freeform, Rabelaisian trip through the darkest recesses of Edinburgh low-life, ... ...( read more )
fantastic and dark film, with a few laughs intact.
it's one of those films thats so controversial it couldn't help but to be loved. however it is also a very good film and a very interesting look into the psyche of a drug addict.
-OMG I loved Ewan McGregor
-Cool story
-Good music choice ;) (perfect day, lust for life and sing :D )
this movie is kinda like A Clockwork Orange(in my opinon) because the unusual camera angles, the classical music, even the club scene with the "Joloko umphetico" like clockworks orange korova milk bar. and in both movies they end up being about lifestyle choices. Alex in A Clockw... ...( read more )
One of my favorite movies of all times. It's sick, twisted, real, and funny. The actors did this movie justice!
I think Danny Boyle is the symbol of the English Cinema."Trainspotting" couldnt be directed better.And it is the same thing for the acting too.So you feel like you got electric when you see the movie.Acting,Camera and script is enjoyable.But it is ironic too.cause all the things ... ...( read more )
The best movie about heroin I ever saw- it's definitely not a "Just Say No" movie; nor was it a "heroin chic" movie as my house mate seems to think it was, as it clearly did not make drug addiction look tempting to any sane person. I had a major crush on Ewan MacGregor after this... ...( read more )
A hard hitting account of a life of drugs and the effect it has on you and your friends. Disturbing and provocative with standout performances and fabulous direction by Danny Boyle!
This movie really caught me by suprise. Before watching this I thought that The Panic In Needle Park was the most harrowing heroin movie. This film realy shows the danger of drugs and how you can completely ruin your life and other's by taking them. The movie isn't all grim thoug... ...( read more )
"Never let your friends tie you to the tracks."
Trainspotting is one of the few movies that dares to be graphically real and not afraid of controversy to the point that they not only show the process of injecting heroin, but the state that an addict goes through... ...( read more )
Maybe we're victims of fate,Remember when we'd celebrate.We'd drink and get high until late,And now we're all alone
It is an 18 but it wasn`t such a shock for me. It might be for you so I recommend you don`t watch it when you`re under 15.
"Choose life. Choose a job. Choose a career. Choose a fucking big television. Choose washing machines, cars, compact discplayers and electrical tin openers. Choose good health, low cholesterol and dental insurance. Choose fixed interest mordgage repayments. Choose a starter home.... ...( read more )
Trainspotting is an extremely quick and witty dark comedy about a bunch of druggies and lowlifes trying to cope with life between heroin shots. It's hilarious and depressing at the same time, and gets bonus points for the excellent soundtrack. The movie also has Ewan McGregor at ... ...( read more )
i can't tell you exactly why i love this movie. maybe lookin in on the life of a drug addict is safer than being one.
Un clásico junkie... "La naranja mecanica de los 90's"... quien dijo eso? quien sabe, pero a la altura si que está.
O tema pode ser até um pouco batido, mas a criatividade transforma uma velha história num bom filme.
