An Intense, Surreal Look at Drug Abuse,

Rating: 8/10 (11 February 2017)

Trainspotting is a great movie with a very well developed plot and a terrific cast. It's a very in depth look at the drastic effects that heroin abuse will do to the people using them. It is certainly not for the faint of heart, very straight up and blunt in its portrayal of drug usage, one scene in particular is difficult to watch.
It did feel like it was a little unsure of itself in terms of humour. There is certainly a fair bit of comic relief here, but it felt like the director was a little unsure of its delivery as a result of the heavy subject matter. In my opinion, the humour should have been more in your face and consistent, which would make sense as the seriousness of these conditions means nothing to these characters as they are in it.
The cast is all around terrific, Ewan McGregor, in particular, shines as Renton, he really embodies the soul of a character spiraling in to addiction. He is also joined by a stellar supporting cast that includes the versatile Robert Carlyle and the powerful Jonny Lee Miller. The chemistry between each cast member is stellar, with each relationship well established.
It is a film with a deeply profound message that is delivered subtly, not trying too hard to move its audience. Intense and very well acted, Trainspotting is a film that I would certainly recommend to anyone looking for a good drama.
A young adult is influenced by his friends to take up heroin, an addiction he quickly struggles to get out of.
Best Performance: Ewan McGregor