Dirty Was Never So Good

Rating: 9/10 (18 November 2014)

'Trainspotting' takes us into the mind of a drug user, tells us how they feel, the central character of this movie seems to be stuck, trying to break out of a vicious circle he decides he does not want to be part of anymore, but just like the mob, once you're in, you're only out when you're dead.
There is a scene in this movie where a baby dies due to negligence, and our central gang of lead characters don't quite know how to react to it. I don't know if I know how to react to it, but I can tell you this much, as disturbing as this movie is, with all the disturbing themes it tackles, it also has behind it, a wonderful central performance from Ewan McGregor, brilliant direction, a tightly tied together plot which does not drag, and brilliant music choices.
The best scene in the movie is Ewan McGregor locked in a room, detoxing as he sees visions around him, it's well done with brilliant music supported by brilliant acting and directing.
Is it disgusting? I think it is. But I think beyond it's disgusting veneer lies a beautiful film which explores admirably the themes of being an addict, and how that affects you, and just how hard it is breaking out.
If you really like trains though and actually indulge in actual 'trainspotting' (which is a real hobbie), don't expect any of that in this movie, but what you do get is quite brilliant.