T2 Trainspotting - Film Review (may contain spoilers)
Directed by Danny Boyle, who also directed the original. The first film was released way back in 1996 and was the film that launched Ewan McGregor's career, this sequel has been made in the same vein (PUN). A Cert 18 has been awarded due to the violence, sex and especially drug content.
The original cast are reunited and we get to see what has happened to the 4 lads, who in the original didn't care about their futures, who are now 20 years older and now men regretting their past.
With plenty of references to the original film, this doesn't have the impact of the first film, but is still a very gritty emotional drama that very cleverly integrates some iconic flashback scenes from the first film. The most memorable scene for me was the Ewan McGregor 'Choose life' monologue scene (Brilliant!).
Spud steals every scene he appears in. At various times we hear him quote lines he has scrawled on numerous dog-eared pads. "First there was an opportunity, then there was a betrayal." It turns out these scribbles are the basis for the first film (Genius!). The last 10-15 minutes becomes very dark, almost horror in its atmosphere.
The occasional very strong Scottish accents might make it difficult to understand if viewed outside UK, however might also lead to an Oscar nomination for "Best film in a foreign language" category. (excuse my attempt at another PUN).
This film would be appreciated if you're old enough to have seen the first film 20 years ago.
HIGHLY Recommended.
9/10.
The original cast are reunited and we get to see what has happened to the 4 lads, who in the original didn't care about their futures, who are now 20 years older and now men regretting their past.
With plenty of references to the original film, this doesn't have the impact of the first film, but is still a very gritty emotional drama that very cleverly integrates some iconic flashback scenes from the first film. The most memorable scene for me was the Ewan McGregor 'Choose life' monologue scene (Brilliant!).
Spud steals every scene he appears in. At various times we hear him quote lines he has scrawled on numerous dog-eared pads. "First there was an opportunity, then there was a betrayal." It turns out these scribbles are the basis for the first film (Genius!). The last 10-15 minutes becomes very dark, almost horror in its atmosphere.
The occasional very strong Scottish accents might make it difficult to understand if viewed outside UK, however might also lead to an Oscar nomination for "Best film in a foreign language" category. (excuse my attempt at another PUN).
This film would be appreciated if you're old enough to have seen the first film 20 years ago.
HIGHLY Recommended.
9/10.
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