Boyle's masterpiece

Rating: 9/10 (3 January 2004)

Such a fantastic film it's difficult to do it justice. It seems that Danny Boyle may have eclipsed his career with this film, not to say I do not entirely anticipate every film he touches. The story is unbelievable, encompassing not only the story of Mark Renton's (Ewan McGregor) personal change in life, but also the story of the changing world, the changing music, and the struggle to grow beyond your friends, who in Begbie's case, are a complete drag on his life. The dialogue is entrancing, even when it borders on incoherent. A funny, intelligent and empowering film!!