Where is Trainspotting available?

Where is Trainspotting available?

You are able to stream Trainspotting by renting or purchasing on Vudu, Amazon Instant Video, and iTunes.

Why is Trainspotting so popular?

So why did Trainspotting capture the popular imagination in a way that few British indie films have before or since? Partly, it's a case of impeccable timing. The film is of course synonymous with the Britpop era, thanks largely to soundtrack contributions from the likes of Blur, Pulp, Underworld and Sleeper.

Does Amazon have Trainspotting?

Watch Trainspotting | Prime Video.

Is Trainspotting a real word?

Trainspotting is the practice of watching trains, particularly as a hobby, with the aim of noting distinctive characteristics.

What is the hobby of Trainspotting?

Trainspotting is the practice of watching trains, particularly as a hobby, with the aim of noting distinctive characteristics.

Is Trainspotting a masterpiece?

Trainspotting is a visual masterpiece of truth, showcasing a rawness that can hardly be seen in your average Hollywood film. ... Originally written as a novel by Irvine Welsh, the film follows the tale of Mark Renton, played by Ewan McGregor. He lives in a small town called Edinburgh in Scotland and hates it there.

Why is Trainspotting considered a great movie?

• It is nothing other than a fantastic cinematic achievement for all concerned. Trainspotting is cult-classic directed by Danny Boyle (Slumdog Millionaire) and stars Ewan McGregor (Star Wars prequels) as Mark Renton, a heroin addict struggling to rid himself of addiction.

Is Trainspotting style over substance?

• Too often I see films that are style over substance; Trainspotting gets it just perfect, stylish but not at the expense of dialogue, character or film. It is helped by a great cast. McGregor jumped to stardom off the back of this role and he deserved it.

Is Danny Boyle's Trainspotting the best drug film ever?

• Twenty-two years on, it remains one of Danny Boyle's very best efforts and second only to Requiem for a Dream in the pantheon of drug films. Part of the reason why Trainspotting drew so much controversy was its refusal to shy away from the consequences of drug-taking.

Why is Trainspotting associated with the Cool Britannia movement?

• It's ironic that Trainspotting came to be associated with the Cool Britannia movement of the mid- to late-1990s, since the film is very interested in cutting through much of the pretentious, artsy-fartsy nonsense which characterised that movement.