Trainspotting
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Metascore
83 out of 100

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8.7 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 103 Ratings

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Critic Reviews

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. Dallas Observer
    Reviewed by: Arnold Wayne Jones
    80
    Creates a sense of understanding that crystallizes the essence of the drug subculture with startling clarity.
  4. 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: 29 out of 31
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 31
  3. Negative: 2 out of 31
  1. 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
  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
  3. Tubie
    8
    This movie will talk to many people because some of us can relate, we all have our addictions maybe some are less dangerous than others but that feeling of being trapped and trying to escape is something many of us can relate to. The best part of this movie is the cast and the excellent job they do.… Expand
  4. JackL
    7
    It is a good movie and surely people love it. Stylish and cool!!! Good cinematography. However, I don't find any new and vibrant concept or message.… Expand

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