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marcmyworksJun 21, 2017

T2 unfortunately becomes less of an independant sequel and more of a 'reunion' piece. Most of the movie is intercut with scenes from the original, adding a familiar plot. Overall the acting and pacing is well done; I had just hoped for more.

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Compi24Apr 11, 2017

Danny Boyle and co. return to Edinburgh's seedy underbelly for "T2: Trainspotting," a "Trainspotting" sequel you didn't know you deserved. Being such an instrumental step in launching the respective careers of almost everyone involved (Boyle,Danny Boyle and co. return to Edinburgh's seedy underbelly for "T2: Trainspotting," a "Trainspotting" sequel you didn't know you deserved. Being such an instrumental step in launching the respective careers of almost everyone involved (Boyle, Hodge, McGregor, Bremner, Miller, and Carlyle included), yes, of course, the original film it going to be an integral part of the sequel. That doesn't mean that this is the "Trainspotting" fan service picture show, however. This is a film that employs plaintive reverence in referencing and hinting at events that happened in the previous film, without hinging itself upon them. This is because there's also a genuinely interesting and intoxicating story at the center of this sequel that helps it stand on its own. And, with the four lead performers as devoted to their beloved roles as ever, and Danny Boyle's frenetically stylistic "Boyle-isms" as on point as can be, it all ultimately renders down into a simply good film, "Trainspotting" notwithstanding.… Expand

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FarhanFirozJun 1, 2017

T2 is one of the most gorgeuos looking movies of this year and a really good
sequel to its first one.Danny Boyle's Film Making is absolutely brilliant with great performances and a emotional punch into the mix. Though the Movie isnt as trippyT2 is one of the most gorgeuos looking movies of this year and a really good
sequel to its first one.Danny Boyle's Film Making is absolutely brilliant with great performances and a emotional punch into the mix. Though the Movie isnt as trippy as the first one its still a really enjoyable one with what the characters been upto for 20 years .… Expand

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KaptenVideoMar 20, 2017

What’s with the title? Everybody knows that T2 means only Terminator 2 and this kind of abbreviation should not be used in other cases! But the movie itself is not bad, not bad at all. Most of all a sequel and fan service to modern classicWhat’s with the title? Everybody knows that T2 means only Terminator 2 and this kind of abbreviation should not be used in other cases! But the movie itself is not bad, not bad at all. Most of all a sequel and fan service to modern classic „Trainspotting“ (1996), still a damn fine junkie movie in its own right, which flung Ewan McGregor and director Danny Boyle to international movie career-dom. It also certainly helped the other stars such as Kelly Macdonald, Robert Carlyle, Jonny Lee Miller and Ewen Bremner – but they have stayed relatively less known to wider public, especially just by the name.

I don’t want to reveal too much about the events but the Renton is back home and tries to make up with the old buddies that he robbed blind before leaving for good 20 years ago.

So, the gang is back, ready to give choosing life another go. If you care about the first movie, you will probably like the new one too. If you don’t know the characters and faces, then it’s probably harder to hop on the „Scottish city youth working class junkie“ train and instantly care about the main characters and their quarrels.

But everybody behind and in front of the camera gives their darndest best to make you like the material, and they succeed. The result has enough action, humor, suspense, and depth to be recommended for newcomers also.

Both „Trainspottings“ are partially based on the novel of the same name by Irvine Welsh. The 1996’s movie was a straight-er adaptation, the second one uses a bit of both the original novel and the sequel „Porno“ to create something new-ish. It would be fair to call the result an action comedy that stands on its own, but keeping the original’s sense of black comedy intact, and the characters of course. „T2“ may not look much like the „Trainspotting“ but it feels so fresh and captivating that that’s not gonna be a problem. We will get all kinds of tongue-in-cheek nods to the original experience but the visual style is exciting and modern, as it should many years later. Boyle truly is one of the more interesting directors working today, as his countless fans would gladly agree. .I’ve read many of Welsh’s books, including „Trainspotting“ and „Porno“. I’ve also seen all of the movie versions (excluding „Ecstasy“), with the favorite being „The Acid House“. I feel that „T2“ is the most un-Welsh-like adaptation so far, and it strays from the novel, but it’s not a bad thing because the movie makers have managed to carve out something new, fresh and interesting. There’s less of doing drugs in „T2“ but somehow there’s an even sharper sense of what drugs can do to a person and relationships in the long run. The deeper message is sharp: if you don’t find a meaning to your life, there’s not gonna be much of a life for you in store.

Acting is fine all around but I especially like how much Carlyle as the notorious Begbie has changed. He seems even more reckless, horrifying and dangerous than before – up there with cinema history’s greatest bad guys surely –, but there’s also a new unspoken dimension of sadness and unlived potential which the actor translates and brings to the screen. It’s a masterful performance and actually the emotional anchor to movie as a whole.

So all in all, this is a good example of a sequel done right. I did not exactly need this but am surely glad that they made it anyway, and with some conviction and purpose. It will not stay in memory as long as the predecessor but it’s well made in every aspect!… Expand

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kinnultsApr 1, 2017

After 20 years, the new main "addict" is no longer the drug addiction, the aesthetic hallucinations, but it is those same routines, the comfort zone that takes us the end of the human being to final despair. Perhaps the film has alwaysAfter 20 years, the new main "addict" is no longer the drug addiction, the aesthetic hallucinations, but it is those same routines, the comfort zone that takes us the end of the human being to final despair. Perhaps the film has always addressed this since its first film of 1996. The city of Edinburgh is a stifling environment in which director Danny Boyle knows how to do well to interact the viewer with the iconic characters. The soundtrack and catchy phrases show us the passion to produce this fickle and captivating film in the head from the British creator Irvine Welsh. Pure and honest nostalgia. "Choose future, Choose Life".… Expand

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TVJerryApr 6, 2017

Twenty years have passed since Ewan McGregor's character ran off with the haul from the quartet's heist in the original. He returns to make amends and catch up with the gang. Much hasn't changed for them or for director Danny Boyle. He stillTwenty years have passed since Ewan McGregor's character ran off with the haul from the quartet's heist in the original. He returns to make amends and catch up with the gang. Much hasn't changed for them or for director Danny Boyle. He still crams the film full of vibrant imagery, flashy editing, a pounding soundtrack and mildly extreme moments. (The Scottish accents are still sometimes hard to crack.) Flashbacks from the original add poignant moments, but the guys are as spunky as ever. There's not a lot of plot…just interactions between them, but it still holds up as a flashy cinematic reunion.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodMar 19, 2017

T2 is fast, gritty and blunt. No time is wasted. No Heavy exposition. No long drawn out scenes of philosophical pretentious garbage (not that I don't love philosophically engrossing films). Just Harsh realism. Boyle takes us back to ourT2 is fast, gritty and blunt. No time is wasted. No Heavy exposition. No long drawn out scenes of philosophical pretentious garbage (not that I don't love philosophically engrossing films). Just Harsh realism. Boyle takes us back to our favorite heroin **** ups trying to deal with the present and recapture the past and find some-sort of meaning in their lives. Transpotting 2 is an experience. Boyle play's heavy on the idea of Nostalgia throughout the film which, in a way, is very much welcome and beautifully executed as to not feeling forced or unnessesarilly. These characters are old, tried and still as ****ing lost as they where in the past.

Transpotting to is amazing. Not perfect. But damn near close to perfection. I recommend every fan of Trainspotting to go out and see the film. U will not regret it… Expand

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moviemitch96Apr 8, 2017

Being only a modest fan of the 1996 original, I went into this with really not too many expectations. Just a simple 20-year follow up that might make me feel a bit nostalgic while delivering a decent story. All I can say is man this did notBeing only a modest fan of the 1996 original, I went into this with really not too many expectations. Just a simple 20-year follow up that might make me feel a bit nostalgic while delivering a decent story. All I can say is man this did not disappoint! My expectations were met and then some! It turned out to have a lot more original and funny ideas and moments to show throughout, all while maintaining the same tone and charm of the first film, and even paying great homage to it for fans who are all too familiar with some of its plot points! Seriously, I honestly wasn't prepared for how funny this film got at times! On the acting side, Ewan McGregor shines once again in the lead, as do the other returning cast members from the first film! And of course, Danny Boyle's direction is spot on as always! Overall, while it obviously can't live up to the first film in terms of originality, it makes up for in finding the perfect balance of nostalgia and fresh, funny, and new ideas and directions! Simply put, choose life! And for those who even moderately enjoyed the first film much like I did, choose this film!… Expand

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Armada_46May 30, 2017

Trainspotting is one of my favourite movies and I rank them among the greatest movies ever. I'm not sure what these critics are seeing but I feel like this movie is a phenomenal sequel and one of the best, as far as sequels go. If you wereTrainspotting is one of my favourite movies and I rank them among the greatest movies ever. I'm not sure what these critics are seeing but I feel like this movie is a phenomenal sequel and one of the best, as far as sequels go. If you were ever a fan of the first one, make sure to go out of your way and see this one too. It packs great soundtrack, cinematography, acting, and storytelling. This movie will keep you on the edge of your seat!… Expand

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Rebecca31Mar 24, 2017

Danny Boyle brings us a sequel to the much loved Trainspotting. Rejoin Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie. Picking up the story 20 years later, forgetting the fact that they’d all probably be dead after 20 years but who cares. You’re gonna getDanny Boyle brings us a sequel to the much loved Trainspotting. Rejoin Renton, Spud, Sick Boy and Begbie. Picking up the story 20 years later, forgetting the fact that they’d all probably be dead after 20 years but who cares. You’re gonna get a giant kick in the teeth with nostalgia and I strongly suggest you watch the first one before seeing the sequel to get all the references but I enjoyed this as much as Trainspotting. No it’s never going to be better than the original, nor does it have the same shock value but it’s more than I could hope for in a sequel. It’s funny, it’s disgusting and it’s highly recommended.… Expand

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alejandro970Mar 30, 2017

Putting aside the difference of 20 years, it´s nice seeing againg same cast. The formula still works and fine: caustic and black humor, delirious sequences; and some relevant flashbacks. The OST is smashing, shall to run for it.

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CalumRhysUKApr 9, 2017

After 21 years of waiting, the sequel to 'Trainspotting' has finally become a reality, and what a fantastic ride it is. Sure it lacks the flare that made the original the classic it is, but with new ideas and a worthy plot that wraps up theAfter 21 years of waiting, the sequel to 'Trainspotting' has finally become a reality, and what a fantastic ride it is. Sure it lacks the flare that made the original the classic it is, but with new ideas and a worthy plot that wraps up the original's ending, 'T2 Trainspotting' finds inventive ways to allow us to love the characters we grew up with.

Returning to Edinburgh after 20 years in Amsterdam, Renton tries to re-connect with his former crew (Spud, Simon and Begbie) despite leaving them robbed at the conclusion of the first film. With a mix of black comedy and emotionally resonant drama, we are launched back into each of the individual's lives as their past comes back to haunt them. With beautiful cinematography, a fantastic soundtrack that once famously featured Lou Reed's 'Perfect Day' and Iggy Pop's 'Lust for Life' and a rather intense conclusion that leaves us on the edge of our seats, a very worthy sequel.… Expand

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HomelesssJun 4, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The boys are back! But what you should remember is the boys are not boys anymore, they're not the young drug addicts who are fighting with life, they're the average people who are trying to survive life. Danny Boyle did something great with the kids from 20 years ago... Only bad side is the deleted scenes and their meaning to the whole story...… Expand

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TyranianApr 14, 2019

Boyle at his brilliant best; smart, funny and fast paced. Crazy entertaining.