by Dogwatcher » Mon Feb 20, 2017 1:55 pm
Having watched Trainspotting 2 last night, I can say I really enjoyed it. It was nice to revisit these characters who formed such a massive a part of my early adult life.
Welsh's writing is as stunningly prolific, gritty and socially aware as always, while Boyle's ability to make a script come alive is as good as ever.
I've wrestled with my thoughts about this fillum: was it good, or was it just the 'nostalgia hit' that is alluded to by the characters?
Yep, it's a good film and keeps the flame of the original well and truly burning, but I couldn't help but walk away thinking it missed a certain kind of oomph.
I felt nothing at the end, just a vague sense of having enjoyed a shout out to my movie-viewing past.
Maybe it's just me. Maybe I expected too much.
I'll most definitely watch it again, the characters beg that, as does my love of them and the work (which includes the soundtrack) itself.
This isn't a negative review, I think it may say more about me and where I've moved to in my life - and maybe, just maybe that's the whole point of the film.
There's no shame in being comfortable in who you are (warts and all) and the friends you have and, most importantly, there's no shame in choosing life and the ones you love.
You're my only friend, and you don't even like me.