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MPAA RATING: R for pervasive drug content and language, and for some strong sexuality
Starring John Simm, Lorraine Pilkington, Shaun Parkes, and Danny Dyer
A group of best friends in downbeat, industrial Cardiff, Wales, sheds their dead-end jobs on Fridays for raves, clubs and a party scene where ecstasy and techno tunes abound.
| GENRE(S): | Drama |
| WRITTEN BY: | Justin Kerrigan |
| DIRECTED BY: | Justin Kerrigan |
| RELEASE DATE: |
DVD: December 12, 2000 Video: December 12, 2000 Theatrical: May 5, 2000 |
| RUNNING TIME: | 99 minutes, Color |
| ORIGIN: | Ireland / UK |
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The average user rating for this movie is 8.8 (out of 10) based on 16 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Rory P. gave it a2:
Could everyone stop talking about trainspotting! I think such a ploy detracts from criticizing what is essentially a bad bad movie, one with its head firmly up its own arse. To be a bit more controversial, this film is a silly movie with a silly message, aimed directly at the market of pill popping 'hipsters' the characters attempt to emulate, (and do quite well in some ways.) It all feels like slimy propaganda, an attempt to justify the nightmarish existence of working a soul sucking 9-5 job by escaping into drug induced euphoria at the weekend. THEY think they have found that excuse in a film that, to be fair, does manufacture a fair bit of vibrancy in its production values, its writing and its acting (John Simms, you rock!). THEY secretly close their eyes and hope they have found the holy grail of excuses in this film. Unfortunately, they haven't. Its all quite shallow and empty actually, just like the lifestyle is espouses. Yes. quite controversial.
Tom N. gave it a9:
This must be one of the most underrated films I've seen on Metacritic. The reviewers must have been judging it against Trainspotting alone. Firstly, Trainspotting is about junkies and the mess that H and drugs will get you in, whereas Human Traffic is about the average weekend of a British pill popping punter. Secondly, Trainspotting is depressing where Human Traffic is uplifting (one of the best films to watch on a comedown). So check it out and forget the preconceptions!
Jaydee L. gave it a10:
I love this movie cant get enough of it. Its actually my favourite movie. Nice one brotha!
Matt b gave it a10:
Is there some way to measure the voices of the critic against sales over time to see whether they got it right or not? To say that human traffic dialogue is not memorable for isntance when it is quoted in every nightclub every night all around the world X number of years after release surely indicates critic error?
Nick D. gave it a1:
This was the most boring piece of crap i've ever seen. Fell asleep half way through watchin it first time. And dont say its cos im middleaged....im 18.
Chris H. gave it a10:
No morality, no respect!!! can a film be more spot on BROTHER!!! the critics are obviously all middle aged bores who rather watch songs of praise, please, this film is not only entertaining but the best weekend you will ever have!
Lee P. gave it a10:
Some people argue that Human Traffic is just riding on Trainspotting's success, i warn you do not listen to the self rightous critics. You will find out this movie has a life of its own. Anyone who has experienced the events that take place in this movie for themselves will truly connect with the film. I give this a 10 rating, one of my favorite movies of all time.
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