Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Jacob B — 23 Dec 2017
****.
Danny Boyle's modern-classic 'Trainspotting' is a culmination of many opposing genres: crime, comedy and horror. Yet, they all seem to flow into one cohesive whole, largely due to the films unrivalled sense of realism. The streets look grungy - they feel grungy. Everything about Edinburgh in this movie feels dirty and disgusting. The people, including our main characters to begin with, are unlikeable, drug-obsessed scum. However, through the character of Renton, played magnificently by Ewan McGregor in what was arguably his breakout role, we manage to find something in common - the urge for life. And that's what 'Trainspotting' is all about. We all want to find something more, something better. But, as Renton discovers, drugs ain't the answer. In fact, that boring, mundane life; that's better than you think.
This review of Trainspotting (1996) was written by Jacob B on 23 Dec 2017.
Trainspotting has generally received very positive reviews.
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