kosmasp Even if no one tells you, that the novel this is based on is by the same author who wrote "Trainspotting", you'd get that after a couple of minutes for sure. It's too early to really tell, but Ewan McGregor this ain't. Still the central performance is really good and you get the ever beautiful K. Kreuk.Story-wise you shouldn't expect much. Very predictable and some cliché scenes, with a bad guy who relishes in his role, but almost gets underplayed by the characters inabilities. Our main character is as mostly in this cases one of his own worst enemies. Decent little thriller that has all the right ingredients, but never fully takes off

deanpjackson_1973 Worst film of its genre I have seen and there are some real stinkers. Really didn't get it, at all. I have read all Irvine Welsh books, including his early works and am truly speechless. Was really looking forward to seeing it. Sacrilege! Started off o.k, then lost its way and turned into a disgracefully cheesy, poorly scripted, love story. Male character massages female character 'youve had your heart broken, I can feel it in your back' cue dance music. 'its the small things that matter, you don't talk about them'....'the small things are the big things'. WHAT! Actors with really poor dutch, Scandinavian and even Scottish accents, can do better myself! Basically just dance music punctuated by terrible 'love' dialogue and speed-ed up camera work. Genuinely had to turn it off as the dialogue was that embarrassing it make me queasy. Its the anti train-spotting and in no way resembles Irvine Welshs work. If you are expecting a Danny Boyle type or Irvine Welsh based movie you will be sorely disappointed. It contains drugs , yes, and its based in Scotland. Thats it.

J. Davis If you are wondering what my summation above means then you most definitely belong in the same amateur film club as the writers of all of those glowing reviews. The fact that they put the Irvine Welsh name in the film title is an abomination. I was around in the 90's in the US club scene and have swallowed an uncountable number of E tabs during that time. I have also read Welsh's book and when I combine that with my own life experiences it makes me want to seek out this hack "director" Rob Heydon & turn him into a mute.When I consider how magnificent Boyle's adaptation of Trainspotting was and how gritty & real it was to the point that I often thought to myself wow the guy behind this had to be an actual addict, the surreal actualities that were involved. I'm also a recovering heroin addict(clean for 8 years)so I suppose you can say I have a good deal of insight into these two topics. Getting back to the real point, to the real problem of the huge void of reality & lack of reverse perspective in this film Ecstasy. I believe the only people keeping this film from completely drowning are young people who believe life is all fun & games, that the party never stops. People that have no perspective on what good film is that are simply drawn into the light of the drug content. Those who refuse to see the dark implications involved as their brain is slowly getting damaged pill by pill, the extreme depression, CNS complications & suicidal tendencies growing stronger by the TAB.

jonicuquet A "must see" film not only for entertainment value, wondering what is going to happen next, but a look into Irvine Welsh's world one may not be familiar with. The chemistry amongst the cast, especially between the leads, Adam Sinclair (Lloyd) and Kristin Kreuk (Heather), was heartfelt and real... anyone can relate to one character or another at some point, it truly hit home. Billy Boyd (Woodsy) performs an impromptu array of genius; while Carlo Rota's (Solo) performance can do no wrong, even as the bad guy. Most people who have seen the pre-theater screenings conclude that the cinematography was authentic and breathtaking and draws you in to be a part of the scene. As well, the soundtrack featuring Cold Play, Primal Scream, the Mahones, in addition to the dance music with performances by Tiesto, Orbital and Bedrock, displays perfect timing and are excellent!