heroin and friends

Rating: Null/10 (14 June 2001)

this movie takes an odd look at life, more specifically, an odd look at heroin. the dirty, desperate, colorless depiction of addicts is clear and present but the all around feel is more surreal-like you are really seeing the world as heroin users do (i wouldn't know it's just a guess). for all its seriousness, there are several hilarious comedy spots. so when trainspotting brings you down, it picks you back up again...something i have to say i enjoy more than a raw feel (requiem for a dream). strong performances all around by mcgregor and carlyle as well as macdonald, bremner, mckidd and miller. what a twisted group of friends these guys are, let me tell you. keep your friends close but keep your enemies closer, right? that goes for heroin and this group of would be con men/thugs/friends. excellent dialogue and a sweet club scene were also a plus.
rating- you can choose life, i'll choose trainspotting. 9 out of 10