praising paragraphs of the movie's style, actors, and story

Rating: Null/10 (27 June 2004)

Trainspotting is a wonderful movie, and one of my all-time favorites. The use of music, humor, and even the use of color enhance this film and make it a pleasure to the eye as well as the mind.
Renton, the main character, guides you through a series of events happening all around him, on account of his life-style and his choices. This character was portrayed very skillfully by actor Ewan McGregor. He really stole my heart in this movie. You can't help but pity him, yet there is an undeniable urge to help and comfort him. Other characters that shone were Sick Boy, played by Jonny Lee Miller, whose main obsession in life, other than the obvious, is Sean Connery and the plethora of Bond movies. This, among some other very funny conversations and situations, is particularly amusing. It took me a few times watching it to realize that it is included in almost every "Sick Boy conversation".
The use of color in this film, though perhaps subtle, really adds to the overall feel of it. Though it has the potential to be a very drab, gritty film - and the potential to be preachy - the simple use of bright colors gives it a vibrant look and a somewhat upbeat feel. The use of vivid reds, blues, and greens (lighting mainly at Mother Superior's)tends to give it a surreal look.
I really enjoyed this movie and have watched it several times. I even got the Collector's Edition DVD, I was very pleased with the bonus features and have yet to watch them all. Another entertaining film with a similar "feel", I thought, was Spun.
Anyways, those were my opinions and thoughts, hope you enjoyed them.