Review of T2 Trainspotting (2017) by Peter F — 25 Mar 2017
The long-awaited sequel to Trainspotting manages to retain a modicum of the original's charm, yet it's also a bit of an unfocused follow-up that never really gestates itself as necessary. The film's strongest card (as was the case with the 1996 film) is that it manages to be both brutal and affable, and Danny Boyle's direction amidst a larger budget certainly livens up the experience.
The returning cast all do good turns as well, and it's hard to believe that it's been 21 years since they last portrayed these characters. Sadly though, John Hodge doesn't meet up on his end, and his script is very underwhelming.
While certainly full of good ideas, it never really gestates well as a whole, nor is as it thematically resonant as one would hope. Also, it's a bit nerve-racking that the film doesn't delve into how much drug culture has changed in recent years (or the world itself for that matter).
Not a disaster, but a disappointment given the two-decade wait, and the fact that Danny Boyle's talents certainly haven't diminished.
This review of T2 Trainspotting (2017) was written by Peter F on 25 Mar 2017.
T2 Trainspotting has generally received positive reviews.
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