Human Traffic (DVD 2003)

This is rated one of my favouite films to date, great film to watch with your mates,guaranteed to have you in stitches... the story of 5 uk pals who love to go out on the lash and get smashed, they live for the weekend!

Who doesnt?

---------A must for everyone ***** 5 stars from me---------

what a brilliant fim basically its about Five best friends, 48 hours and a bucketload of ecstasy pills make for an enjoyably lightweight slice of pop-cultural ephemera from debut director Justin Kerrigan. Cardiff is the city, and hardcore partying, clubbing and pubbing is on the menu as Jip (John Simm) and his renegade band of McJobbers clock off and head out for a weekend of debauchery. Among Jip's hedonistic posse are the cheeky cockney drug-dealer Moff (Danny Dyer), the terminally jealous boyfriend Koop (Shaun Parkes) and the bad-boy magnet Lulu (Lorraine Pilkington).
And that's pretty much it. Our heroes meet in a pub, get drunk, take drugs, go to a club, then to a party, then home and then meet up in another pub, just in time for the closing credits. Along the way there's a shamefully lethargic attempt to establish character back-story: Jip is temporarily sexually impotent because his mother's a prostitute; Koop's father is institutionalised; Lulu has nasty boyfriends; and Moff has conservative parents. But generally Human Traffic is happier at the heart of the party, celebrating the intoxication of club culture--which it does in style. Kerrigan pulls out all the formal stops with an energetic melange of jump cuts, slo-mo, and speeded-up "smudge" motion camerawork. There's also direct addresses to camera, fantasy sequences and some self-conscious cameos from DJ Carl Cox and former-drug dealer Howard Marks, author of Mr Nice. Wall-to-wall music from the likes of Fatboy Slim, William Orbit and even Primal Scream help paste over the occasional cracks in the veneer, which include some particularly duff lines ("We're gonna get more spaced than Neil Armstrong ever did!") and a drawn analysis of drug references in Star Wars, a nod to the films of Kevin Smith, such as Clerks, Mallrats and Chasing Amy. And if the whole project already feels dated and empty, well that's because it perfectly captures an essentially 1990s moment, and one gloriously empty weekend!! the dvd collection would be empty with out it!!

This movie belongs in the collection of any party goer. It gives the partier a a title to which they can relate, and to those unfamiliar with this world its just plain funny, if not a little educational. It epytomises the late 90's club scene and does so mixed with a music score designed for all hybrid dance tastes.
Great movie and extras....well worth a watch.

its a great movie its allabout the club life in the 90s ,taking drugs in film so not sutable for young ones ,great movie you wont be disapointed

What a great film, brings back many good memories! I think they pretty much capture all that was a drug fuelled weekend of the generation! Highs and Lows, with a total sense of anticipation and empathy for every1 you met!

i recieved the dvd and its scratched and starts muckin up within the 1st 20 mins to half hour in tho the film i am not happy about this as i thought it would be good quality as i was told it was

quality film!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The film is an accurate portrait of the club scene in the mid-90's. It's funny with a great sound track, and will relate to anyone around at that time. It has a good cast, who give great performances.

Writer-director Justin Kerrigan, who based much of the film on his own rave experiences, doesn't use his film's comedic intent as an excuse to shy away from the lifestyle's darker side, namely the drug comedowns. That said, the film is breezy and energetic; all the performers have appeal and exuberance to match their youth, and Kerrigan's appropriately relentless pace effectively gives the audience the jolt the characters feel. However, when a film moves as quickly as Human Traffic, something is bound to not keep up, and here that's the story; per its slice-of-life feel, there isn't a terribly strong narrative present. Nonetheless, the film's high spirits are contagious and wholly impossible to resist.

Good film to watch if your looking for a laugh!

Nice to see Danny Dyer (although he's very young in this movie). I bought it because my daughter has been using a lot of quotes from the movie which are quite funny. It was a good movie. I enjoyed it.

GREAT FILM FOR THE YOUNG GOING OUT CLUBBERS OF TODAY OR FOR THE OLDER ONES TO RELIVE WHAT IT WAS LIKE FOR US ALL A FEW YEARS BACK .. GREAT DAYS , MUSIC , DRINK AND THE THINGS KEPT US GOING AND YOU KNOW WHAT THEY ARE HUH ?

As a huge John Simm and Danny Dyer fan I loved this film when it was first released. After much disappointment that it never seems to get a screening on normal tv or sky I decided to buy it on dvd. It is a must see film, even better then I remember. For anyone who went through there teens in the 90s it is a must see.

Anyone who grew up in the 90’s as a part of club life will be able to relate to this film. Every character from this era has been embraced by actors who where actually there and that’s what makes it so good, you can’t learn this stuff, it has to be lived. Justin Kerrigan has flawlessly captured a generation of British youth culture. "The weekend has landed" A lifestyle portrayed with precision and plenty of fun along the way. Keep this one in the collection just to remind you from time to time, maybe show the kids when they‘re older what Mum and Dad really got up to!

Total classic, have always loved this film, old copy got lost so had to re-buy it as i couldnt live without it

i am very happy with perchuse!!!!! the cd was in a very smart condishion and it was dilverd swiftly!!!

LOVED EVERYTHING************

THE TRUE COME DOWN FILM;!

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its great, funny and shows a proper night out. the man it it who plays the dj is good and funny as the people in his shop dance to the music. danny dyer gets caught doing stuff dats jks.also the way two mates get proper close and end up dating each other. the way it is acted out it makes you feel as if you are there having a night out getting wasted with them. if you like clubbing, drink,drugs and humour then the film is a defo for you yo watch.was it worth it ? course it fucking was....lol

I Like The Film Because It Has Danny Dyer In And The Fact That Its An ENGLISH Film.....the film wernt as good as i expected it to be but still its a funny film

this is a brilliant film about the ups and down of taking drugs.
the acting by john simm and danny dyer is fantastic as usual.
if you like factual comedy with a bit of a dark twist then you will not be dissapointed!
buy it!

Wot a load of rubbish,even the oh so sexy Danny Dyer bein in it couldn`t bring me 2 watch it again!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

fantastic film

a ravers essential film

great british film, easy to relate to. 90's film about the rave scene and young party animals, young people now can relate to the film.

its hilarious and imaginatively filmed

Fantastic film - loved it when it came out years ago & it has lost nothing - takes me back to my miss-spent youth.