whats better the film or the book ?

I like the film rather than reading book of Trainspotting. The effect of the uneven but stylish "Shallow Grave" was like a breath of fresh air through a beleaguered British film industry. It's wit, originality, and success ensured that the follow-up movie from the team of writer John Hodge, producer Andrew McDonald, and director Danny Boyle was eagerly awaited. The result was "Trainspotting". And in the world of movie hype, it had that rare quality of exceeding all expectations. Central to this supremely confident film is Ewan McGregor. His performance as the heroin-enslaved Mark Renton still ranks as his best. He's well aware of how pathetic his addiction is, but he's utterly entranced with the highs that scoop him from the lowest of the lows. These severe mood swings provide for the darkest and most troubling moments of the film, as well as the funniest. At the most depressing end of the scale is the zombie baby, while the 'worst toilet in Scotland' hits a sick, comedy high. :::michael:::

I prefer to read the book first. My imagination works wonders when I am reading the book. Sometimes I am disappointed when I am watch a movie and it is not faithful to the book or else the director depicts scenes which I have dreamed in a different manner when reading the book © ronaldinu 2008

It is a great movie. But I prefer books over films. You are more closer to the character while reading. Every event will be carefully stored in the mind.

This film is amazing. It's so powerful and heartbreaking. The acting is fantastic. I think i would have to say though, that i prefer the book. I generally prefer books over the film adaptations as i just feel you get more from the books. There are certain things in books that you can't convey on a movie screen.

this is one of the best movie i have watched in my entire life..the writer Irvine Welsh has done great job writing this book and in my opinion book is better than the movie.lots of sequences in the books are not in movie which is sad to watch after reading the whole books.The plot is absolutely amazing!