Great film. That is not in question. If you want a review of the film, read others' reviews. My issue is the multitude of purchase options. The one you want is the "multi-format". This has English SDH subtitles. The "blu-ray" option has a Canadian rating on the front, French on the inside cover, no main menu and no subtitles. I watched a few clips and they all seem the same quality. However, I can barely understand some of the dialogue without subtitles. The very reasonable pricing makes returning the accidental purchase not worthwhile. So, $10 in the trash.

Trainspotting is an unusually realistic movie. There’s no sugarcoating as it presents the awful truths of drug abuse and addiction. It’s a nasty brutish tale told through the legitimate and uplifting context of youthful exuberance. Because that’s how drug addiction works, you have to be youthfully strong (or at least stubborn), hopeful, and naive to stay on such a losing path. The result is a story of dark humor and hilarious ironic mirth as we watch a horrifying march to bad ends. This is some of Ewan McGregor’s earliest work, and it’s Kelly Macdonald’s first film. Both are beautiful and brilliant, glowing with youth that blithely explains bad life choices. Robert Carlyle plays a psychopath who bizarrely fits into his low society so well that he becomes something of an older and wiser mentor to his “mates” who pump heroin into their veins. The whole film is a glorious saga of a social train wreck. The only shortcomings of Trainspotting are practical. The film is set in Edinburgh, so nearly everyone speaks in thick Scottish accents. Be prepared to rewind and read captions in some critical scenes. And of course, be prepared to be disgusted, because heroin addiction is disgusting. Trainspotting is funny and smart, lyric and poignant, thoughtful, exciting with an incredible soundtrack (including Iggy Pop’s Lust For Life), enthralling, and even somewhat hopeful in key scenes (possibly including the end). But the overall impression is disgust and despair at lives wasted. True stuff. Watch this movie.

Trainspotting is one of my favorite movies. The main character Renton is played by Ewan McGregor. Story is based on a book by Irvine Welsh. It's the story of a group friends in Scotland. They were dealing with issues such as drug addiction, lack of jobs. Feel as if each actor was perfectly cast in their role. Very good movie, and the book is terrific too.

Hard to watch for it's gritty realism but too fascinating to turn away. Good balance of action, humor, humanity, and heartbreak. The sequel is coming out in Jan and I wanted to refresh my memories. As with all Robert Carlyle movies, don't hesitate, just watch the movie, then decide. His acting alone makes the movie worth watching. Very strong cast.

Always loved this movie from the first time I watched it in the 90's. Its a pretty messed up story, but the last five minutes of the movie make it a bit of a masterpiece. Ewan McGregor is an awesome actor. This movie soundtrack features two catchy songs from the group 'Underworld'. I've been a HUGE fan of 'Underworld' ever since thanks to this movie alone. I recommend this movie but beware it is pretty explicit. Not for kids. The characters have strong Scottish accents, so pay close attention, but the movie is an awesome one that you'll never forget.

The Good Things
*Great photography style and quality. Every scene is fascinating.
*Interesting group of characters, with lots of interesting and memorable moments.
*Good dialogue (and good monologues).
*Very interesting, broad view of the issue of drug addiction. It accurately captures the good and evil of it. It is a little thought-provoking.
*Has some funny parts and some sad dramatic parts.
*Excellent soundtrack.

The Bad Things
*A couple of really gross scenes (one involving the worst toilet in Scottland, and the other involving flying feces).
*Accents are intense, almost unbelievably so.
*Some extremely wierd parts.
*Pretty wierd plot.

Stylish and hip, this film is never dull. It is filled with memorable scenes and dialogue. The characters are mesmerizing. At its core, this film approaches the issue of drug addiction objectively, revealing both the good and the bad that it perpetuates. Altogether, it's a very interesting portrayal. Anybody who is interested in this kind of material should check this out.