A rather depressing, but brutally realistic view of the world of heroin addicts

Rating: 9/10 (4 September 2000)

"Trainspotting" is one of those movies that you don't rent when you're really depressed, because it won't help your mood at all. It follows the trail of Rent-Boy, Spud, Sick-Boy, Begbie, and Tommy, five Scottish friends into heroin and illegal dealings. The film is funny, sad, depressing, and even a tad hopeful at the end. The truth is that this movie makes the already rather tainted world of drugs look even more unappealing and dismal. Despite its necessary gloominess, the movie is smart and moves well, although it does seem a bit long. This movie is not for immature or younger viewers simply because it's rather disturbing in parts and they probably wouldn't understand it. This movie is brutally realistic, yet funny and probably one the most realistic movies I'll see for a while. 9/10 stars.