flumswack I've got no idea why this is called Human Traffic.The plot just follows a group of friends clubbing and partying for a weekend; the style felt like I was clubbing and partying with them. There's little in the way of a plot - only a few scenes are crucial, and even they stumble a bit - but what drives the film is the style.Human Traffic is enveloped in a style that expresses the feelings and thoughts of clubbing in an engaging and funny way. It's silly enough to make you laugh, but clever enough to make comments on the 90's club scene and drug culture. There are many stylized tropes, such as OTT re-enactments and characters breaking the forth wall to share their thoughts Ferris-Beuller-style, but they're so consistent that it gives the film a fresh atmosphere. However, whilst the first half of the film grabs you by the ankles (with some admittedly cringey character introductions), the uniqueness of the style does wear off towards the end.Reality is often mixed with fantasy, which is also played for both commentary and criticism. I've never been clubbing, but could understand the characters' experiences clearly.I'd say all performances were at their peak, even and especially with extras. I'd say John Simms, Danny Dyer and Nicola Reynolds were the best, but the others weren't far behind.The script is packed with character, and kinda quotable - my favourite scene being the News Report explaining the Ecstasy business. And the music, of course, for a film about clubbing, is engaging and palatable.If there's any problem, I'd say it's the plotlessness. I love films without plots, but whilst La Haine (probably, like my 2nd favourite film) and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (in the top 15) wrap up their character development swiftly and successfully, Human Traffic doesn't quite reach a conclusion fit for the entertaining experience of its core. But maybe that's just me.Furthermore, the few key scenes of the film were a bit difficult to understand. This is due to the fantasy/reality thing, but could be cleared up with one or two lines.Overall, Human Traffic is built around a fun experience for the characters and viewers in turn, and whilst its emotional value is built up to with strength and character, it ends with something of a fizzle... what the f*ck was I just talking about?

Mark David Fisher Seen this film many times now and always makes me want to get my gear on and turn the amp up and get myself out to a club with my mates. It seems to be s common understanding with most reviews I have read here that this film is something that has a periodic and contextual feel to it. and if you are not within this small window of opportunity you don't seem to understand it. The period was the 90's rave scene, but too many people get transfixed by the drug taking the rave music, and the lack of plot and substance to the characters. Get real peeps, it is what it is, it shows five people with everyday problems, tedious jobs like most of western society letting loose and going out and letting loose allowing there mind and body to expel all the boring mundane rubbish that has built up over the week, (you know what I'm talking about, some people drink, smoke, eat, read, have sex, etc, etc) Yes it is what it is and I loved it because I lived it. all those that didn't oh well, you're loss, and you can tell who did and who didn't due to your low ratings, its a shame that you are gonna spend life so opinionated about these type of film and you're gonna die a stiff. Sit back roll a joint, take a pill and see where it takes you, you never know you may enjoy it. as your chosen drug of realty seems to be a little tedious and boring.

Raul Faust Well, since I'm a beginner raver and read some good commentaries about this film, I decided to give it a try. "Human Traffic" is a movie with a simple story: friends who like to party, have sex and use drugs. Some people told me it's movie is focused on drug using, but actually there are only a few scenes involving this. Filmmakers try to show what it's like to do what these five friends do, which delivers some funny moments that sometimes the spectator can relate. Other fun situation is the guy who is afraid to have to whitewash the reason he can't get an erection-- which is one of the most uncomfortably moments in a man's life. It is comforting to see in the end he has one of the best sex in his life, because only we men can understand the big problem he was dealing with hahaha. In the end, this isn't a refreshing movie with strong subject or anything, but maybe a n entertaining teen movie.

miaowski You wouldn't expect a film about a night in the life of a group of druggie 20 year olds to be so simply amazing. 'Human Traffic' is one of those rare films that manages to create the perfect balance of humour, sensitivity and entertainment. At not one point did I find myself not enjoying this movie and its contrast of realism and random moments such as Moff's conversation with reality which still managed to maintain a certain relatability despite its absurdity. 'Human Traffic' is undeniably a film that most would enjoy, touching, humorous and an instant classic that I would very much recommend for most generations, especially those who can relate to the situations presented.