Review of Trainspotting (1996) by Maxime V — 11 Mar 2012

Interesting and stylish. Just not the kind of film I delight in... McGregor is really good though.

This review of Trainspotting (1996) was written by Maxime V on 11 Mar 2012.

Trainspotting has generally received very positive reviews.

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