Sex, drugs and the underground culture vividly portrayed...

Rating: Null/10 (24 September 1998)

Stylish, almost surrealistic adaptation of Irvine Welsh's post-modernist novel. Director Boyle brings the best/worst out of drug addiction, the Scottish sub-culture, youth deviance and peer pressure into a cocktail that is 'Trainspotting'. McGregor and Carlyle are outstanding, with the latter in a highly fearsome performance. Not for the weak hearted/stomach, but highly recommended viewing nonetheless.
The ReelDeal rating: 9/10
Trivia: Runs parallel with 'Drugstore Cowboy' (dir: Gus van Sant).