Trainspotting is an intense, gritty, and often disturbing look at the lives of a group of heroin addicts living in Edinburgh. The film follows Mark Renton (Ewan McGregor) as he navigates his way through a life filled with addiction, poverty, and crime. He ultimately decides to try to clean up his act but finds himself continually pulled back into the dangerous world he’s trying to escape from. This movie paints an unflinching portrait of drug addiction that will leave you feeling uncomfortable yet strangely compelled by its characters’ struggles. The performances are all excellent, particularly Ewan McGregor who brings a lot of humanity and vulnerability to his role as Mark Renton. Director Danny Boyle also does a great job creating tension throughout the film and providing moments of black humor that help lighten some of its more serious themes. Overall, Trainspotting is an unforgettable experience that should not be missed. It manages to capture both the highs and lows of addiction in vivid detail while never losing sight of its characters’ humanity or their capacity for change despite their circumstances. The film has a critic score of 90% on Rotten Tomatoes and an audience score of 93%. One of my favorite movies of all time. 10/10