by Murtada
Where were you in 1996 when the first Trainspotting was released? Your answer to that question might determine how excited you are for the sequel, T2 Trainspotting. It was an exciting shot in the arm for 90s cinema three whole years before the banner year of 1999. It also soldified the careers of Danny Boyle and Ewan McGregor. They allegedly had a tiff, over The Beach (2000). A movie few remember fondly if at all. Glad they patched things up. So let's dive into the trailer with our patented Yes No Maybe So.
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Yes
- The jolt of the familiar. The gang's all here. Renton, Spud, Sick Boy. Even Begbie. Good to see you back boys.
- And Kelly MacDonald is back too. This is the first we hear that she’s in this. Great news!
- And Shirley Henderson… they didn’t leave anyone out.
- Ewan’s Scottish accent in the narration.
- That shot of Spud falling into Renton’s arms.
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Maybe So
- Familiar is comfortable but this seems to be the same thing over again. Will it add anything besides the characters being older?
- We miss the kinetic Danny Boyle of the original and Shallow Grave (1994). Is that Boyle back?
- Bridget Jones Baby was a recent too long in the making sequel that managed to successfully blend nostalgia for the original with new character beats. Let’s hope this is more that and less Zoolander 2.
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No
- T2 Trainspotting? Really? What’s with the silly title? Besides everyone knows T2 is title of the second Terminator movie.
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We are definitely a yes based on our memories of the original alone. And it’s coming out February 3rd when there’s usually few movies we want to see. Consider our ticket bought. Are you in?