Danny Boyle's (the man behind Slumdog Millionaire) claim-to-fame (1996) film is a fun film about a young man and his gang of friends who are heroine-addicts living an underworld life in Scotland, with not much meaning in life, and struggling with growing-up in an environment that has nothing much to offer. It is fast-paced, lively and with touching moments; it's not a film without meaning.
The protagonist, Renton narrates his story about his drug addiction, living with his gang of friends, trying to get rid of the habit and live a clean life; in the process he goes through various incidents involving his friends It's an extremely quick-cut edited flick, which works well in depicting the lives of Renton and his friends, who are all pretty interesting characters.
Though it did remind me of flicks like Lock, Stock and Smoking Barrel, and Snatch, it was refreshing; it even reminded me of drug scenes from Requiem for a Dream. But Ewan McGregor is great and you go with this character all the way. It's definitely a pretty interesting watch.
Based on the novel by Irvine Welsh
Screenplay: John Hodge
Director: Danny Boyle
Rating ***1/2
[Max ****]
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