Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Thomas W — 29 Mar 2014

One of my all time favourites. Edgy, dark and funny at times. Heroin addiction and its consequences. Begbie rules. :-).

This review of Trainspotting (1996) was written by Thomas W on 29 Mar 2014.

Trainspotting has generally received very positive reviews.

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