Grip of the Past

Rating: 6/10 (11 May 2014)

Escaping the present and living a life free from our past is a task many dream of. Renton, a drug addict who's constantly encircled by his friends, attempts to change his life on multiple occasions but always retrogrades. Coming clean cold turkey is evidently easier said than done.
Drugs and the lifestyle of an addict are a dangerous combination. Although Renton and his mates appear free and in their own world, they are unaware of the dangers they put themselves in. Going through each day as an adventure is fun but putting your life at stake each time for such little reward is futile. This is a realization Renton slowly makes.
Everyone goes through rough patches but these boys seem to hit it all. Prison, death, sickness and emotional breakdowns are just some of their problems that seem to never fade away. Not always so obvious, getting away from life isn't so easy.
Over time, the boys evolve like any young men. Some proceed to stronger drugs while others try to get their act together. Regardless of their intentions, it is apparent the boys' pasts always catch up with them. All they can do is try and lead the lives they want; no one should expect anything more.