Trainspotting Task 3: You

The main message of the film is not to ever go near drugs. It tells us that drugs are good at first but then goes on to say that its not worth it as the side affects will mess up your life forever. It says that you have one life which you should use with care and how you should realise the consequences of your actions.

As a British film, i think it says that our society is full of poverty, crime and drug-using alcoholics who push their limits. It shows that alot of our society are not working class and live off others. It also shows us as uneducated and full of anti-social behaviour.

I think the film was successful because it showed the horrifying problems of drug abuse that many of the public-eye attempts to be unaware of. It shows different types of people getting into the same mess that drugs made for them. The film showed plenty of realism which made it more successful. It helps people understand why people do such repulsive things and then why drug abuse is wrong. It succeeded in making its viewers come out learning and understanding one of the worlds many unpleasant problems. The film has many iconic and memorable characters that are acted out with the utmost sincerity, yet some remain oddly charming. The characters are hysterical at times and for a film full of such shameful people, you still manage to hold pity for their decaying lives as they spiral into a living hell. It shows viewers other peoples point of view so they can understand what its like to be in their situation and to be more cautious.