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Trainspotting, 1996

Starring: Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner

Directed by: Danny Boyle

Written by: John Hodge

Language: English

Country: UK

Runtime: 94 min

MPAA Rating:

Rating:8.2

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The mood of Trainspotting is disturbing, stylized, and cynical. The plot centers around drug abuse, social misfits, and misfits. It features irreverent humor. Trainspotting is a drama and music-oriented movie. Stylistically, it includes a voice over. In approach, it is realistic. Trainspotting takes place, at least partly, in an urban environment. The setting is London. It happens in the 1990s. The musical score of Trainspotting is electronica and rock. It is based on a book. The movie is known for being a cult favorite, a modern classic, and controversial. Note that Trainspotting includes drugs/alcohol, nudity, and sexual content.

Summary of Trainspotting

A kinetic, intimate look inside the subculture of heroin abuse, this acclaimed adaptation of Irvine Welsh's novel follows the misadventures of Renton, a brash, twenty-something Edinburgh junkie, and his nihilistic chums Tommy, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie. Alternately comic and off-putting, the film ultimately comes down to Renton's choice between self-destruction or life. The stellar soundtrack should not be missed.

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Language:	English
Country:	UK
Release date:	19 July 1996
Runtime:	94 min

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Ewan McGregor

as Renton

Ewen Bremner

as Spud

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Trainspotting (1996)

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Film.com

Two of the fastest, most involving hours in recent film. Full Review

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by: Keith Simanton

Variety

Scabrous, brutal and hip, Trainspotting is a "Clockwork Orange" for the '90s. Full Review

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by: Derek Elley

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Why hasn't Ewan McGregor acted this well ever again

Dude, I love you. Thank you for redeeming the Star Wars prequels from the pit of despair. But you make us BELIEVE you do heroin. You were golden, magical and encompass so much grime and redemption. The part of this movie that has stayed with me the... Read and rate it

22.June.2009
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by: Laura
Laura rated this movie10/10Must See

The triles $ tribulations of heroin addiction. William Burrows once said he cound'nt understand why anybody would not take opiates. Anyway. Its a toss up, feeling good this instance (& having no 'life') Or staying clean & dealing with THOSE triles &... Read and rate it

14.May.2009
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by: Philip V. szuszitzky
Philip V. szuszitzky rated this movie8/10Great

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