Review of T2 Trainspotting (2017) by Rafael L — 19 Mar 2017

A self-aware nostalgia trip to the characters, crew and audience with stunning visuals worth the wait.

This review of T2 Trainspotting (2017) was written by Rafael L on 19 Mar 2017.

T2 Trainspotting has generally received positive reviews.

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Nostalgiaan nojaava turhahko jatko-osa. Viihtyvyys riippuu kuinka nostalginen katsoja on. *** /5…

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