I've seen it a thousand times, but then again you should not watch this with your family (your friends maybe) drama movies are just for you lonely saturday night I guess. It's a British movie, and it has been ranked 10th spot by the British Film Institute (BFI) in its list of Top 100 British films of all time.
It's a Danny Boyle's film, so it probably won't let you down. It has a very unique opening and some actors you might me familiar with. The film the film begins with Mark Renton's (Ewan McGregor) statement that unlike people who "choose life" (i.e. a traditional family lifestyle with children, financial stability and material possessions), he has chosen an alternative lifestyle of a heroin addict. Renton's close circle of football enthusiast friends are introduced: Sick Boy, Spud and Renton are all heroin addicts, while Tommy and Begbie openly criticise heroin use, even as they indulge in binge drinking and chain smoking. After quitting heroin, Renton struggles to adjust. The return to sobriety forces Renton to view his friends much more critically as they spend time together sober engaging in unconventional activities.
After a tragic relapse, Renton moves to London and starts a job as a property letting agent. He begins to enjoy the vibrancy of London, still clean off heroin, and saves up money on the side. His happiness is short-lived, however, as his 'friends' continually bring their dramas to him.
I hope you like it.
This movie is great but brutal !
ReplyDeleteThis movie was a bit heavy for me. Haven't seen it for a while now
ReplyDeletethis is one of my all time favourite films
ReplyDeletegreat movie, worth another watch.
ReplyDeleteInteresting, I've never seen it.
ReplyDeleteA Film EVERYONE needs to see!
ReplyDeleteExcellent movie. Excellent reason not to use heroin.
ReplyDeleteCool blog man! keep up the great work!
ReplyDeleteI've probably seen this movie 5 or 6 times. It's probably one that will stay with me forever.
ReplyDeleteI _love_ that movie. Definitely one of Danny Boyle's best. And Ewan McGregor is just fantastic in it...
ReplyDeleteI don't like that "involved" movies which are based on some problems that society faces every day. I want action. On the other hand i was on Pirates 4 today... and im dissapointed.
ReplyDeleteonly surpassed by Guy Ritchie's Snatch
ReplyDeletefantastic movie, if anyone hasnt seen it i highly recomend it
ReplyDeleteI'm gonna have to watch this.
ReplyDeleteGreat movie, love the soundtrack too
ReplyDeleteI'll look into this some day. See what its like. :)
ReplyDeleteBrutal movie, haven't thought about it in years.
ReplyDeleteabsolute masterpiece I just love watching it from time to time :D
ReplyDeleteI really need to see this.
ReplyDeleteOne of the best films ever!
ReplyDeleteOh no! My real life is very similar to this movie. lol
ReplyDeleteThanks for reminding me of this, looking for a flick for tonight.
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