Trainspotting

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Freya H @RT86373996 15h Easily one of the best British films of all time. See more Matthew C @LoyalMovieFan 1d When considering the library of movies about drugs use and addiction, Trainspotting rises very near to the top (if not the top). This movie has all of the energy you would expect from Danny Boyle's early work. Every frame is exciting. His foot is on the gas the whole time. I saw this in 1996 when it came out and at the time I felt it to be revolutionary. I had not seen Shallow Grave during its theatrical run, but after seeing this I had to watch it. Ewan McGregor is astounding in this movie. Also, if you're a fan of big needle drops Boyle seemingly tapped into his inner Scorsese on this one. For any youngster thinking about dabbling in hard drugs, this and Requiem for a Dream should be a required double feature. See more Owen K @NCR23 May 21 An amazing movie that teleports you to an unseen world. Spiked with deep commentary that keeps you thinking throughout. The main character was incredibly complex being both hard to like due to his actions, while keeping you still cheering for him in a way. See more Rob G @Googanaba Apr 1 Ugh, this movie was hard to watch. Can't believe I missed it in the 90s with all the hype but this was not a good movie. The characters were all horrible people and they went through disgusting things. The only redeeming quality is it will prevent anyone watching from ever doing heroin. Oh, and it did introduce Kelly Macdonald to the world (best voice in Hollywood). See more Movie M @MovieMinds_ENG Mar 27 Trainspotting and how its not about spottings trains at all: Trainspotting is a film whose title means more than just "watching trains" — it likely refers to "track marks," the needle scars from heroin use. It’s based on the 1993 novel by Irvine Welsh, written in Scottish dialect, which makes it challenging but very authentic. Directed by Danny Boyle, the 1996 film follows Mark Renton and his friends in a bleak 1980s Edinburgh, shaped by drugs, alcohol, and violence. Begbie stands out as a particularly aggressive antagonist. The film’s strengths include its energetic soundtrack (featuring Blur, Pulp, and Underworld) and its striking, sometimes surreal visuals. Despite its dark humor, it offers a powerful portrayal of addiction’s destructive nature — making it both entertaining and a strong warning against heroin use. See more Steven F. @SteveGotScored Feb 23 Literally one of my favorite movies ever! See more Read all reviews

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