Richard Rosewall
The lads are back. After returning to Edinburgh, his hometown he abandoned 20 years before, Renton is greeted by a mixed response from his former friends. While it doesn't quite live up to its zeitgeisty prequel, it's still a relevant commentary on growing up, owning your decisions, and trying to make the best out of what you have. The strong performances are as you'd expect from the cast, and the dazzling direction is signature Boyle. Choose life, choose your friends, choose micro-reviewing films on your lunch break.