1 word.. awesome!!

Rating: 10/10 (18 July 2004)

I love this film! Why it didn't get a higher rating on IMDb is beyond me :oS
This film ranks among my best of all time, and it isnae likely to drop out of it as long as i can absorb films. The performances given by the main characters were top-notch. The plot, as grim as it may be, does strike a chord with the audience and with the upbeat ending (at least for one individual) makes for excellent viewing. The character of Begbie is my all-round fave, his never-ending search for trouble cracked me up big time!
The soundtrack is highly recommended, the songs have been finely chosen and compliment the relevant scenes perfectly!
One extra "goof" that was never picked up, having been reminded of the incident where some viewers never saw the condom being tossed onto the bed. It might just have been bad lighting, but did any1 notice after the sex scene, when Renton is sitting up on the bed, its faintly visible that he does NOT have the condom on, yet wen he is ushered out of the room, Hey Presto! He now has it on... (if I'm wrong forgive me!)
Nevertheless, an outstanding film. Seen it many times on TV and VHS and it never gets boring! In my home city I've never been able 2 track down the DVD version in any high street store :( hence the VHS copy.