Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Michael W — 30 Apr 2013

Brilliant, great cast, script, cinematography, amazing film altogether. More watchability than Requiem for a Dream (obviously) and the soundtrack is maybe the best ever.

This review of Trainspotting (1996) was written by Michael W on 30 Apr 2013.

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