Trainspotting. Another drug movie from the 90's. Based off of a book. I have not read the book, so I cannot say how it compares to that. Fantastic* film.
If any of you know anything about this film, the next portion will be a review to you, so bare with me. Ewan McGregor plays a heroin addict living in Scotland with his friends, who also happen to be drug addicts. The film chronicles what goes on in each of the characters lives as they use these drugs. Enough on the plot for now.
I enjoyed everything about this film. the cinematography was very well done, it was weird enough to keep me interested, the direction was well done, and so on and so on. I really cant say much bad about this movie at all. Part of it that really stood out to me was the soundtrack to the film. Made up of songs by Iggy Pop, Lou Reed, Joy Division, and many other artists and groups from that post-punk time period. The music fits perfectly and pulls everything together into a nice package. Another point that stands out to me is the performance that the actors gave. I do not know if any of the actors were drug users at the time that this was filmed, but they had me very convinced.
Again, a great film. If I had to compare it to anything I would say it is a "happy" Requiem for a Dream, that too is a solid flick. Overall, 4/5.
*Note - I use this term a lot and don't give all of the films that I use it for a fantastic score. Each film I see is its own experience, and if I feel the need to use that word I will. By no means am I trying to compare two movies that should not be compared by using the same words.
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