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WSR Detailed DVD Review
Trainspotting


Miramax Collector's Series
Genre: Dark Comedy

Reviewed In Issue 87 (Aug 2004) Of Widescreen Review®

Stars:
Ewan McGregor, Ewen Bremner, Jonny Lee Miller, Kevin McKidd, Robert Carlyle & Kelly MacDonald

WSR Review Scores
WSR Picture Rating: 4
DD Sound Rating: 3.5
DTS Sound Rating: 4
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Reference Systems
Critics' Composite Score: 4
Internet Links
http://www.video.com/miramax

Special Features
Disc One of this two-disc Miramax Collector's Series Uncut International Version includes deleted scenes (wait a minute...isn


 DVD General Information

(Studio/Distributor): Miramax Home Entertainment
(Catalog Number): 34574
(MPAA Rating): R
(Rating Reason):

Rated R for graphic heroin use and resulting depravity, strong language, sex, nudity and some violence.
(Retail Price): $29.99
(DVD Type): Two DVD-9 Discs
(Widescreen Edition): Yes
(Full Screen Edition): No
(Anamorphic Widescreen): Yes
(Running Time In Minutes): 94
(Color Type): Color
(Chaptered/Scene Access): Yes
(Closed Captioned): Yes
(Regional Coding): 1
(Theatrical Year): 1995
(Theatrical Release): Yes
(Direct-To-Video Release): No
(DVD Release Date): 06/01/04
(THX® Digitally Mastered): No

 Credits Information

(Director): Danny Boyle
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  WSR Narrative Review
Story Synopsis:
Presented in its original UK theatrical version and based on the darkly comic novel by Irvine Welsh, "Trainspotting" follows the life of unrepentant heroin user Mark Renton (McGregor) as he struggles to escape the responsibilities of life and friendship. (Suzanne Hodges)

DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 picture, compared to the non-anamorphic DVD (reviewed in Issue 28) is a considerable improvement with sharper images and better details and definition. Colors are often vibrant, but can be bland in other scenes to support the lifestyles and living conditions of the characters. While pixelization is not a problem with this title, edge enhancement has the potential to distract pickier viewers at times. (Suzanne Hodges)

Soundtrack:
Both the remastered Dolby