Boyle's film shows us that to have a job and to consume heroin aren't compatibles.

Rating: Null/10 (29 May 2004)

Trainspotting is a film based on Irvine Welsh's novel. The story takes place in Edinburgh (Scotland), one of the cities with the greatest AIDS rate in the world.
It told us about a group of Scottish friends life who are heroin addicts. They live obsessed with the possibility of catching AIDS virus.
Their addiction is a problem to find a job, the protagonist, Mark Renton, and his friend Spud try for a hotel porter's job. To calm Spud's nerves, Renton offers him a dose of speed, leading to catastrophic results at the interview. I consider it is one of the most interesting parts of the film because it shows us that to have a job and to consume heroin aren't compatibles. But it isn't the only disadvantage of consuming heroin or even other drugs, I think health problems are the most important consequence.
Other of the most interesting parts of the film is the recuperation of Renton, when his parents bring him home and imprison him in his room. Some time later and after some panic attacks, Renton is cured. But finally, he consumes heroin and all kind of drugs again. I consider it is a real good example of two different lives: one, when Renton consumes drugs and sinks several times into the floor because of heroin overdoses; and the other one, after his recuperation, when he gets a job and has a good life.
Boyle's film shows us the chaotic world of the heroin users in modern Scotland.
Trainspotting is in my opinion one of the best films I've ever seen.