T2 Trainspotting
T2 Trainspotting

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T2 Trainspotting

2017
Movie
117 min
English

After 20 years abroad, Mark Renton returns to Scotland and reunites with his old friends Sick Boy, Spud and Begbie.

Insights

IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users75%
Director: Danny BoyleGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

Twenty years after the events of Trainspotting, Mark Renton returns to Scotland. He reconnects with his old friends, Sick Boy, Spud, and Begbie, who are still struggling with their addictions and the consequences of their past choices. Renton tries to make amends and find a new path, but his reunion with his volatile and dangerous friends threatens to pull him back into the chaos.

Critical Reception

T2 Trainspotting received generally positive reviews from critics and audiences, praised for its inventive direction, strong performances, and poignant exploration of aging and regret. While some felt it didn't quite capture the raw energy of the original, many appreciated its unique approach as a sequel.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its stylish direction and the chemistry of its returning cast.

  • Appreciated for its introspective and melancholic examination of aging and nostalgia.

  • Some critics found it less impactful and energetic than the original film.

Google audience: Audiences generally enjoyed T2 Trainspotting, highlighting the strong performances from the lead actors and the clever nods to the original film. While some found it to be a worthy follow-up, others felt it lacked the groundbreaking impact of its predecessor.

Fun Fact

The film's title, 'T2 Trainspotting,' is a direct nod to the Terminator franchise, specifically 'Terminator 2: Judgment Day,' another film that saw its protagonist return decades later.

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3 reviews
r96sk

r96sk

A rather good sequel! <em>'T2 Trainspotting'</em> is exactly what I expected it to be. Turns out, it was also exactly what I wanted it to be. I thought it was great! I mentioned in my review of the original that I didn't like the charact...

GenerationofSwine

GenerationofSwin...

OK...it may be bias, Trainspotting was one of my favorite movies, and one of the better, if frustrating, books I experienced in High School. And, I really want to avoid any hints towards the plot as....it might kill a lot of the humor fo...

Reno

Reno

**To face a revenge threat!** Okay the first film was good one. Then I thought it was unnecessary to make a sequel for it. But someone clarified that it was not made outside the novel to make money. It's indeed adapted from the sequel bo...