The skag experience

Rating: 10/10 (1 February 2003)

This is my favourite movie ever. I've seen it over dozens of times, and yet I regret it for not having it on DVD nor VHS.
First time I saw it was when I was fourteen. For some strange reason, I had problems with keeping up with Scottish slang. Second time I saw it was a year ago. I fell in love with it. Ewan McGregor does a great job acting as a heroin junkie. I also loved Johnny Lee Miller, for doing deceitful yet charming Sick Boy.
The movie gave me a new vision on the drugs and Scotland, yet I can't help thinking that the movie wasn't harsh enough in its portrayal of heroin. I guess it shows the 'up-side' if there is such a thing in drug usage.

However, if you like European movies, have not problem with Scots, and want to see something new, this is the right movie for you. It's very bleak with the imagery, yet I can't stop laughing at all the jokes. Just one thing, it's almost nothing like the book.