Rating: Summary: Amazon's reviewer must not be a clubber. Review: I'm a clubber. I'm a raver. And this movie is right on the mark. You have to know enough about the scene to understand this movie, but if you understand the references, this will be one of your favorite DVD's ever. It's fantastic. I didn't think it could keep up the pace, but it does. Favorite scene had to be the one with the "Late, great prophet Bill Hicks", one of the greatest comic commentators ever.
Rating: Summary: Fantastic Flick Review: Since, I am both English and have been in the club/ rave scene for most of my life, i found that I truly enjoyed this film. Although, it mainly focuses on sex, drugs, and techno.. the issues run deeper than just that. This film will not be understood by all, but the demographic that understands will really truly enjoy this film. (...)
Rating: Summary: FANTASTIC FILM Review: What a film, I dont know what film Bret Fetzer was trying to describe when he wrote the Editorial review for this film but it certainly wasnt Human Traffic. It is one of the greatest and most true to life films I have ever had the pleasure to watch. Having been part of the rave and club scene, you can not fault the film at all. All the actors in the film must have 'been there and done it', you cant fault any of them. They give a strong performance. I have seen the film twice in the cinema and many more times since buying it on DVD. I know the American club scene doenst have such an foothold on the youth of the US, but if anyone wants to see what the club scene of Britian is like, watch Human Traffic. I am only writing this on the .com site becuase everyone in England knows how good this film is and appreicates how true to life it is. I have one piece of advise, WATCH HUMAN TRAFFIC!!
Rating: Summary: The Quality raver film Review: All i have to say is that this is nothing like the cheezy wanna-be raverness of Groove and Go. This movie is fabulous and depicts raver life better then anything thus far made in the U.S. Watching it will make you a much better person
Rating: Summary: A mixed bag for shorter US edition Review: Parts of Human Traffic were so banal and sophomoric as to make me cringe, and parts were spot-on and hilarious. The acting was much better than in "Groove" (although that other dance-related film captures the excitment of the music better). A must for anyone interested in dance music, and a time-capsule of a certain slice of youth culture. The US edition seems to be 15-20 minutes shorter than the UK one, and some of the dialogue is overdubbed to replace Britishisms with Americanisms. Personally, I *hate* such tampering. I want to see the original movie. Maybe I'll have to buy a UK DVD of the film.
Rating: Summary: A Culture Clash... Review: Human Traffic is not a GREAT film, it is a good film, and has gone down a storm here in Wales (the film is set in Cardiff). It is a slick, smart, post-modern, ironic (Howard Marks cameo), and very funny weekend in the life of your typical Cardiff clubbers. The biggest disappointment is that the DVD package that it is being released in is pretty poor indeed - no special features etc. It is a big shame because it's gonna put many people off buying it. Those distributors should get their acts together. It's only just hit the states, but has been available on DVD in the UK for over a year! Nevertheless it has an awesome soundtrack and a whole host of famous faces in it. I guess that it might not have as much impact in the USA because of the different culture, but if you're interested in how things go down across the pond, check this puppy out.
Rating: Summary: Good Flick Review: I saw this film's premier at the 2000 Sundance Film Festival and enjoyed it the most out of all of the films I saw. (Boiler Room, Virgin Suicides, Love and Basketball, etc.) It's got that "Ferris Buler narration" where characters in the movie actually stop and talk to the viewer while the world in the background is oblivious. I enjoyed the characters and the plot thouroughly. It has just the right mix of humor and subversive behavior. A must see. To hell with what the Amazon people think.
Rating: Summary: Lots of subtle humor Review: One of the best, most accurate, dipiction of the weekend scene. My friends and I stayed in one Friday and watched this, then we just had to go out and start the weekend...It put us in a great party mood... Good morning, Nurse, bring me a bedpan...
Rating: Summary: Human Traffic - Club & Youth Culture At It's Best Review: One of the best examples of youth and club culture in Britian today. You will be able to identify with all the main characters whatever your background is, and would have, at one stage or another, found yourself in the shoes of the characters. If you've ever freely expressed yourself in a club, with friends or with a little help from some 'party prescriptions' then you'll love this film from start to finsh. The director, Justin Kerrigan, has the right formular for the making of a film which reflects not only clubland in th U.K. but the culture behind it too. It's a true portrait of 20 something clubbers and the problems that all todays youth have to deal with in life. I saw this when it came out in London and was so taken by it that i went back 4 times to see it! If your a bit of a musical trainspotter then you'll love the soundtrack to, as the musical director was no more than Radio 1's Pete Tong. Human Traffic is club culture today, enjoy!!! - Pete Foxen
Rating: Summary: Human Traffic - Club & Youth Culture At It's Best Review: One of the best examples of youth and club culture in Britian today. You will be able to identify with all the main characters what ever your background is, and would have, at one stage or another, found your self in their shoes. If you've ever expressed yourself in club, with friends or with a little help from some 'party prescriptions' then you'll love this film from start to finsh. The director, Justin Kerrigan, has the right formular for making the hair on the back of your neck stand up. It's a true portrait of 20 something clubbers and the problems that all todays youth have to deal with in life. I saw this when it came out in London and was so taken by it that i went back 4 times to see it! If your a bit of a musical trainspotter then you'll love the sound track to, as the musical director was on more than Radio 1's Pete Tong. Human Traffic is todays club culture, enjoy - Pete Foxen
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