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More of a Meta experience than an actual sequel.

posted 8 years ago by Leviathan101
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The scam is replicated, Spud turns out to be the writer of 'Trainspotting.' Begbie comes back as a level boss not a character. McGregor plays himself "You are looking well, Mark. - Yeah, every one says that." - sh!teating 'I'm Obi-Wan you know' grin. until he starts doing crimes and you remember he is playing a character. The soundtrack is just a collage of the original. Kelly MacDonald's cameo. The mountain. The flashbacks. The car bonnet.

It seem like they gutted the Porno elements to cram in as much Trainspotting as possible. It is all too self referential, like a fractal version, a remix, not a sequel.

[–] sarsons 8 years ago

I thought the film was OK, but not worth all the hype it's received

[–] somethingstoopid79 8 years ago

Good reading of the film, like it... are we lead to believe that after they visit Tommys memorial, they Renton and Sick Boy do heroin again or are flashing back? Wasn't too sure. Intrested to hear your response ...

[–] Leviathan101 8 years ago

It isn't a flash back, cause they is old. They go into Spud's little brown bag whilst he watches.

[–] glynnpadraic 8 years ago

I think it's a sequel

[–] kevcoe 8 years ago

Agreed, but your comments are a bit spoiler-y, eh? I saw it on opening day in the UK, but out US friends ain't gonna see it for a few weeks... amendment to the headline, perhaps?

[–] Fluig_2013 8 years ago

*beep* 'em. What should they expect to find down here?