I actually liked it more the second time around due to the fact that I more easily made it through the thick accents. The baby scene was unforgettable and I think the movie had my favorite ending ever, with Ewan running down the streets and reinventing his life. A

B+



I've purchased the film over six months ago and finally got to see it. I must say that I expected more, yet liked what I got to see a lot. Furthermore, I think that this is a movie that will improve more on additional viewings and I can easily imagine myself seeing the film again in near future which is always a good sign.

The thing is that I while I knew that the movie is aoncstructed as a dark comedy I still expected it to deal more with the heroin addiction of the main characters which seems almost like a side note in the movie. I certainly did not expect a Requiem for a Dream, but at least some more mentions. Danny Boyle, despite having made one of the worst movies I have ever seen with The Beach is starting to become a director that I really like more and more. He has a very distinct style about him and I liked the last two films of him that I have seen a lot (Sunshine and Trainspotting). It's his directing job along with a sharp screenplay that makes the film work.

Of course, the actors should be mentioned as well. However, at the end I only found Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle to be really worth mentioning. I wish there had been more of the latter in the movie. I loved the first hour of the film which had so many innovative, funny and imaginative scenes that I really felt like on a ride. However, towards the end (as Renton moves to London) I felt that the movie lost a lot of its pace and I really wasn't enchanted by the ending. Just not sure what to make of it. Still a very solid effort and as I said, I expect it to improve on further viewings. I wouldn't be surprised if it enters A-territory at some point.

It starts really strongly, and then gradually loses momentum, so the finish is kinda weak, but there's no denying its style and power. It's disgusting at times, hilarious at others, but it's always memorable and distinctive. McGregor is great, but it's Robert Carlyle who steals the show with his off-the-wall, rage-fueled performance. Great fun.

**** / ***** (B)

It will always have a (deserving) cult status, but for me there was always something missing in Trainspotting for it to have a status of one of great movies of all time. It's well paced, superbly acted, but I always thought it's slightly off focus story wise. I'd much rather it ended once Renton got to London and was "over" with a junkie life. The whole heist thing feels like something Hollywood would devise for a more "memorable" ending. And the thing is it ends the same - with Renton leaving them for a "normal" life.

Haven't seen this in years but I finally rewatched it a few nights ago. Much more stylized than I remembered. Ewan <3

Not one I totally love but probably one of Boyle's best. Can't wait to check out the sequel.

Trainspotting

Considering I am British, I am a little embarrassed that it has taken me more than 20 years to see this modern classic. But I've seen it now. Danny Boyle is some director. It doesn't matter what the subject matter is, he can create highly engrossing and energetic stories. His use of music to carry the film is just superb -- a skill that he perfected with Trance. It's a good film,
and I can see why it was and is so loved. I mean, it's also a disgusting and horrible film depicting some pretty trashy and vile people, but Trainspotting just oozes the 90s with its techno soundtrack and care-free attitude, and that is nostalgically appealing. Obviously I feel like I've long missed the train on this film, but I do still appreciate the film and all of its individual parts - the performances are second to none!

Look forward to T2: Trainspotting to see what goes on between Begbie and Renton. I actually cannot wait!

B+

Awesome.

I believe you will appreciate the sequel, too, and Renton's character arc and how it depicts people finding ways to transcend addiction (or not).

I was surprised to see no review from you in here.