A different way of telling a story

The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

The first must-see film of the year.

I enjoyed watching this film and would recommend other to give it a try , (as I am) but this movie, although enjoyable to watch due to the better than average acting fails to add anything new to its storyline that is all too familiar to these types of movies.

The return of Trainspotting to the screen such a weird bit of timing. The cast are almost all moved on to very successful careers in cinema and television, with a range of big and personal projects between them. Likewise the film sits in a period in the mid-90's where cinema seemed so vibrant with ideas and new directors (most of whom are now the new establishment); so returning to a place with that establishment didn't think it would work - particularly seeing so many big name actors trying to convince as broken shells. It felt like it would be an exercise in looking back, rather than being a new film in and of itself.I thought this would be a negative, but actually this is what the film does, but it is a strength not a weakness. The film reconnects with the characters, who are all in their different places, some having moved more than others. Regardless though, they are all looking back. Some of them look back with fondness when their violence was at its peak, others feel regret for what little they have to show for life - some putting that on themselves, others putting it into blame on others for closing off options. This sense of hitting a certain age and looking back is universal I think, and it works well here. The base plot is not as good, but this element of nostalgia (fond and regretful) mixes across the film well and carries it through.It also allows the film to do what it does in terms of style. It references the original film a lot, but thanks to this theme, it doesn't feel like it is trying to replicate it or ride on its coattails, but rather it is a touchpoint for the characters, the cast, the crew, and the viewer. Doing this strengthens that theme. Of course, it also repeats the energy of the original film, with the director/cinematographer very much pushing the style and design. This doesn't work quite as well when sometimes there is not quite the substance to carry it off. How it would work for younger viewers, or those who have never seen the first film, I don't know. But for me it had the style and energy it needed to keep it all moving, but what worked most was that it took that feeling of a backwards looking film, and made that a strength that ran through the 4th wall from the characters out to the production and to the viewer. It is not a match for the original film but it works very well as a companion piece.

Was really looking forward to this but the movie just left me feeling utterly let down,bad writing and screenplay shocking really,it wouldnt have been hard to come up with a convincing story with a few laughs but movie was just flat, i give it a generous 2. how on earth it has all these 10 ratings in unbelieveable must be people involved in this turd. lets hope the new bond movie isnt anything like this toilet deposit

T2 TrainspottingAfter a massive success and a long time return to their home, the makers wants to take their time on this one and really chew it off and enjoy thoroughly as much as they can. And in order to do so, they somewhere between there looses its original essence and doesn't account the viewers requirements. Having said that, it doesn't suggest that it is a bad one in any possible way, its just that it doesn't live up to the expectation that its predecessor set. There is a genuine purpose and a closure to a sort-of open ending left in its first installment, and this is what helps the feature from sinking completely below average. The writing is still intriguing, unpredictable and justifying in its own terms and perspective depicted in here. The newer edition in this second act would definitely be the visuals which is the highlight of it as it is mesmerizing and cringing at the same time and all the credit goes to the amazing and poetic cinematography. Danny Boyle is no short on execution but the screenplay is the real culprit in here that sucks out its soul before it even gets the chance to breathe. Again, on performance objective, Ewan McGregor has got it covered and is supported too with a decent cast. T2 Trainspotting is basically the resurrection for incarceration, of the beloved character who fails to create the anticipated magic that the audience were expecting especially returning after these many years.

7.5 out of 10 for clarification. Despite being inferior to the magnificent original, T2 doesn't fall short of the same level of quality by a horrific margin. In fact, T2 is accomplished in a number of areas. Fr example, it hosts incredible performances, respectable cinematography and a handful of memorable scenes.It's just a colossal shame that T2 fails to reach the virtually inscrutable level of excellently crafted dialogue and accompanying soundtrack of the original. Similarly, none of the standout scenes in T2 match the highest quality scenes of the original. Despite it's flaws, T2 is a respectable sequel that disappointed me to a lower standard than I anticipated.