Trainspotting

Trainspotting elicits a complex mix of intense emotions, reflecting its raw portrayal of drug addiction and chaotic lives. Dominant feelings include Disgust and Humor, often intertwined due to the film's black comedic approach to squalor and desperation. Sadness and a sense of the Disturbing are high, stemming from the tragic consequences of addiction, particularly the loss of innocence and life. Anxiety is palpable throughout, driven by the characters' precarious existence and the volatile nature of figures like Begbie. Empathy emerges for Renton's struggle to escape and for the unfortunate fates of his friends, while Anger is directed at the destructive behaviors and betrayals. Underlying these are moments of Melancholy and a cynical Relief as Renton attempts to 'choose life'.