a funny but extremely dark portrayal of drug addiction in Scotland

Rating: 10/10 (30 October 2009)

this is an extremely controversial film directed by film favourite Danny Boyle (28 days later, Slumdog millionaire) he really has made a dark masterpiece out of this. he really shows what happens when your addicted to drugs and how your life around you spirals into a deep abyss. the only film that surpass's the dark intensity of drug addiction is Reqiuem for a dream which is a floor less masterpiece directed by Darren Aronofsky and starring Jared Leto and Jennifer Connelly.
the film has a brilliant opening narrated by Ewan McGregor as Renton "choose life, choose a job" e.t.c........ as he's running from the police in the streets of Scotland for shop lifting. from there on the film has a brilliant way of showing you the grim look of Scotland and the chilling acting of the junkies in the film. Robert Carlyle (28 weeks later, the 51st state, the beach) is absolutely fantastic as psycho nut case "Begbie". there's also good performances from Ewen Bremner (AVP) Kevin McKidd (Rome) and Kelly McDonald (No country for old men)
the film really has some memorable scenes and for whoever watches it will remember this for a long time. i'm surprised it got nominated for an Oscar, just seems like a film that the academy would pass over. i'm also glad this film is in the top 250 as it is fantastic. i don't recommend this film for people who like romance films or Hugh Grant ha ha ha. this is a classic.......... 9.9/10..........j.d Seaton