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83 out of 100

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8.9 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 72 Ratings

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 27
  3. Negative: 0 out of 27
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    100
    Heroin may be a downer, but Trainspotting definitely takes you up…a series of roaring, provocative, outrageous highs. [26 July 1996, Friday, p.C]
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  2. San Francisco Examiner
    Reviewed by: Barry Walters
    100
    Extraordinary, entertaining cinema.
  3. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Desson Thomson
    50
    The story, such as it is, follows Renton's inconsistent attempts to kick his habit.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 26 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 28
  3. Negative: 2 out of 28
  1. LuiggiR.
    10
    Truly an epic film. The soudtrack itself was amazing. All characters were well developed and interesting. A real out of the body experience.
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  2. MichaelL.
    10
    A visceral and involving masterpiece of a movie. Every scene is pitch-perfect and you won't take your eyes off the screen until the credits roll. Well, unless you made the mistake of turning away as Renton dives headlong into a filthy, cloggged toilet, only to temporarily emerge in an underwater fantasy world. Takes the excellent source novel and narrows and tightens it in just the right ways for the screen.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. rodericrinehart
    10
    This is a great movie. You will be shocked, and you won't want to turn away. Possibly one of the only English movies ever that might need subtitles. Superb beginning and ending.… Expand
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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