Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Brian G — 12 Jul 2013

The touching story of the best way to see dead babies crawling on your ceiling and getting doodoo on your bedsheets.

This review of Trainspotting (1996) was written by Brian G on 12 Jul 2013.

Trainspotting has generally received very positive reviews.

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