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Summary: Was Yoda really on drugs?
Review: Human Traffic tells a tale of drugs, sex, disenfranchisement, and more drugs during a weekend in the life of five british canners named Jip, Koop, Nina, Lulu, and Moff. Let's sum this up: Jip is a self inflicted celibate whose Mum is a kind-hearted prostitute, Koop is an insanely jealous DJ-wanna-be, Nina is his touchy feely girlfriend, Lulu is a recently dumped, sulky yet manic clubgirl, and Moff is an over-the-top, drugged out Star Wars philosopher who has a shocking encounter with his mother... this movie could never be made in America...
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Summary: A Brilliant Film, Plain And Simple
Review: Im writing the review of this movie, on the .com webiste, because everybody in England that enquires about this film knows how brilliant this film is.Now, i always wanted to see this movie when it first came out, but, I wasn't old enough to get in to see it, but, when my friend got it out on video, I watched it, and, then when I got a DVD player, it was one of the first DVD's I got, simply because, it is a great film. Admittadly, the Soundtrack holds the movie together, but, the soundtrack is so good it deserves its own movie anyway, so it all balances out, and in the end, you will be so happy that everything works out fine, that the fact there is a very thin plot line wont bother you, trust me, RENT IT FIRST, THEN BUY IT, because, once you rent it, you wont be able to get enough of Moff, Koop, Nina, Jip and Lulu, and even if you own the soundtrack, thats not enough, because there are parts of songs that aren't on the soundtrack, and, what the characters say before and during some of the tracks is just amazing, it makes you want to get up and dance. In all fairnes there are better movies out there, but, not that many in this Genre, this is just the ultimate weekender, in the words or Moff and Jip, Nice One Bruv, I said Nice One Bruvva. THE WEEKEND HAS LANDED
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Summary: Go-the movie, on extacy
Review: This movie surprised me more than any movie that I have ever bought without knowing it's history. The director did a great job with showing the effects of the drugs on the characters by mixing in daydream scenes throughout the movie. The characters are fantastic! They jump out and greet you like normal people. The whole movie would be fun without sound or with sound but no picture. I don't know why I had never heard of this film before, but I am very happy that I know now.
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Summary: This movie is pure, unapolgetic fun
Review: I first heard about the movie when I was reading an article on DJ sensation Sasha, on a sidebar about things going on in the dance scene. He indicated that the the movie would probably do the same things for ecstasy culture as "Trainspotting" had done for heroin culture. I loved "Trainspotting" because of the quirky dialogue that occured between the film's witty, cynical, and outrageous characters, so I was really looking forward to this one. Right off the bat you get a feel for who the characters are in this movie, a sort of familiarizing and "getting used to" the fun loudness that is played to perfection by each member of the cast. One aspect that I found particularly interesting is the way the personal problems each person was experiencing in their lives was blown up large scale in their own minds, in their own scenes, that both explained and justified how they would act later in the film. Problems such as sexual performance, trust in your partner, a feeling of "loosing it", and even the media's view of clubbers and the embarrasing fashion in which partygoers sometimes present themselves to the outside world. Although there is empathy and concern on the part of the friends involved in relation to the problems each individual character has, they in no way match in comparison to the torture created in the characters' own minds. Another thing about the movie that I enjoyed is the way it can be easy to relate to each one of the outlandish characters in terms of the fears and inhibitions they have about everyday life. The characters, for the most part, are incredibly unhappy with their work lives, and anxiously await for the weekend to arrive and bring an end to the misery that is the reality of their daily lives. The movie, quite simply, was brilliant...just a joy to watch. The characters are ones that have been performed to the point where its fun to look back and remember the adventures and frolicks of the characters themselves, not just certain scenes of a movie where a character would have his/her funny line, do a funny stunt, or otherwise only have a small and unimportant impact in the movie itself.
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Summary: Trainspotting's More Well Behaved Cousin.
Review: Before seeing this film I (like many others, come on, admit it) passed it off as Trainspotting Lite, which it still kind of is, but it is also far more enjoyable and watchable as it is far more fun. (I'm not saying it's a better film, but it is more fun) Trainspotting showed the deadly consequenses of Drug us in a realistic and frightening way. Human traffic shows some consequences, but they are comical consequences. It never delves into the drug scene like Trainspotting, Human Traffic settles on taking on the Rave scene. The young British cast of unknowns give the film their all and there isn't one bad performer among them, they all have the ability to go very, very far indeed. The debut writer/director Justin Kerrigan shows he has tremendous skills in both fields. Like Guy Ritchie before him, his writing/directing is snappy and fast paced giving the audience barely time to blink. Fans of anything British will probably find something they like in this film, I believe everyone of Earth should be able to. (well.. Age's 15 through 50 at least)
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Summary: Human Traffic DVD
Review: Well just like every one else who has seen this on VHS im waiting for the DVD, The movie concentrates around Jip, Moff, Lulu, Koop and Nina all having [bad] jobs and living for the weekend, The movie follows just one of their crazy weekends in the extacy charged clubs they spend their weekends at, it looks that looks like this one will change their outlook on the rest of their lives, great movie put it in your cart right now.
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Summary: A funny and mindtinkering experience
Review: This is the kind of movie that I actually went to see two times. With one hour in between. It's about a bunch of kids having boring low-life jobs, just waiting for the weekend to come, and the drugs to take effects. What I really liked about this movie was that all the actors looked like people you actually could meet in real-life, and they all acted brilliant. The filming is also brilliant, and it's very intelligent too. Yes, I really love this movie!
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Summary: The last greatest film of the 90's
Review: I'm not sure about the US release of this film, but it previewed here (New Zealand) in late 1999. The film is basically the real story of youth in the nineties which is: chemicals, clubs, bars, pubs, pushing the vinyl, blagging the guest list, mobile phones, trainers, combats, careless, monged, mashed, sorted, safe. And here it is in all its pupil-dilated, teeth-grinding, club-hopping glory. The slogan can't be closer to the truth "The weekend has well and truly landed." This is Director Justin Kerrigan's first film, and as many new and up-and-comming directors this young man is on the right path to legendary status. His unqiue and often crazy visionary methods of camera use, colors and fast-paced characters mends well with the story and overtall focus of the film. This film is based on today's youth culture and if you've ever had a big night out on the drink, the buzz, and the total lapse of memory the next day, you'll enjoy this movie all the more. If you like indy british films mixed with fast-paced dialogue and a pumping soundtrack (moby, gatecrasher etc.) then you'll enjoy this very smart film. As of now the US region 1 DVD details as to features, extras ect. are unavailable, however i do own a copy of the UK Region 2 disc, which presents the film in its entire wides0creen anamorphic format, and for an independent film project this is one hell of a transfer, in two words "totally flawless", lets hope the US release will enjoy the same quality. The soundtrack is mixed in dolby 5.1 as well as 2.0 tracks, In my opionion the only way to enjoy this film and the outragous techno house beats is through the 5.1 channel. As extras you also get the traiers, TV spots, filmographies etc, same usual treatment most discs get these days, the only truely sad thing about this disc is no commentary track. You can't win them all. Overall this is one explosive film, that should not be missed.
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Summary: FIRE THE AMAZON CRITIC!
Review: This movie is FUNNY! All of the actors play their parts brilliantly. They work very well together. It's worth the price, though, just to see Danny Dyer's perfomance alone. He should get an award for his portrayal of Moff. He's brilliant! This movie is funny and enjoyable from start to finish. "Trainspotting" was a critical rave, but I don't know any moviegoers who actually enjoyed seeing it or want to see it again. "Human Traffic" on the other hand is LOVED by the public who've viewed it.
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Summary: if you've ever been into the underground club scene...
Review: ...then you will appreciate this movie. If you have ever been a raver, club kid, or dj, you will be able to connect with these characters. Even if you haven't, this will give you a glimpse into the lives of those that have. From trying to get tickets to a sold out event, to meeting your crew before the night begins for the pre-show cocktails, to the after-after party at someone's house with the inevitable stoned 'Star Wars' discussions, this is the most true-to-life portrayal of the club scene that I have ever seen in a movie. Like most club kids, the characters are obsessed with the music that they go in search of every weekend. It is their common bond, and it has made a tight circle of friends that only music can create.
Yet, the movie is creative, too. It's not just a story of a bunch of kids going out for a night at a Cardiff club; it's also about how Kip, and Lulu, who have been close friends for quites some time now, and how they are destined to be with each other. It's about people who have terrible jobs and impressionable siblings. It's about realizing that maybe you do too many drugs.
Visually, it's great too; creative editing and interesting storytelling make for something different than most of the other rave-esque movies out there.
Adding to that sense of realism, the music here has been chosen and produced by Rob Mello, who is considered a legend in the underground house music scene that this movie is portraying. That addition makes it that much more believable to those watching.
That said, since this is a movie about a scene that is different from mainstream clubbing, some might not get it, and therefore not appreciate it. As I said though, if you are familiar with this type of culture, you'll love this movie.
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