Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Manicure — 22 Nov 2020

“Trainspotting” probably had its merits back then but kind of faded together with its generation. More than a film about drug addiction, it’s about another evergreen of modern cinema: the lost youngsters who are unable to blend in with a society they refuse.

The themes are treated quite decently here, as cynicism and irony are chosen over sentimentalism and empty moral statements. There is nothing particularly original, intelligent or controversial, but I have to say that, a couple of lapses in taste and poop jokes aside, it’s still a mildly fun black comedy with memorable characters and some cool trippy scenes.