Trainspotting

I finally saw Trainspotting, the film most famous for making Ewan McGregor a star, but you'll see some other familiar faces as well. It's probably the most realistic heroin abuse movie I've seen. It follows Rent-Boy (McGregor) and his crew of friends, most are heroin addicts. It talks of the monotony of their lives and shows the lengths of heroin addiction, all the while making it funny and entertaining. There are very serious parts and funny parts all intermingled into a very good film. It makes no apologizes, asks for no sympathy, and moves along at a great pace. There's some excellent dialogue and acting throughout. SPOILER: There is an unforgettable scene with a dead baby that I won't be able to forget. It's just excellent.

Bottom Line: 8.3 out of 10. I HIGHLY recommend running out and renting this film. It's not uplifting or redeeming, but it's just well-done throughout. It's a good film, and that's rare these days.