Human Traffic
Human Traffic

Human Traffic

1999Movie99 minEnglish

For Jip, Lulu, Koop, Nina and Moff, the dead-end jobs they endure during the week just kill the time until Friday night. That's when they cut very loose and get on the rollercoaster ride that takes them right through to Monday morning.

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IMDb6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes74%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users84%
Director: Justin KerriganGenres: Comedy, Drama, Music

Plot Summary

This film follows a group of young friends in Cardiff navigating the highs and lows of club culture and recreational drug use over a single weekend. As they prepare for a massive rave, they confront personal dramas, relationship troubles, and the existential questions that arise from their hedonistic lifestyle. The narrative explores themes of friendship, identity, and the search for meaning in a transient social scene.

Critical Reception

Human Traffic was met with generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its energetic portrayal of youth culture and its authentic dialogue. Audiences also responded well to its depiction of clubbing and its relatable characters. While some found the plot thin, many appreciated its raw and often humorous take on a specific subculture.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its authentic and vibrant depiction of club culture and youth.
  • Applauded for its sharp dialogue and energetic pacing.
  • Some critics noted a lack of strong narrative drive, but acknowledged its stylistic flair.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the film's energetic and authentic portrayal of rave culture and friendship. Many found the characters relatable and the dialogue sharp and humorous, capturing the spirit of the late 90s.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Justin Kerrigan, was inspired to make Human Traffic after experiencing the same kind of clubbing culture he depicted, having worked as a door supervisor at clubs himself.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Though the story is a bit old-hat, even for 1999, there are some really energised performances to enjoy in this story of angst and frustration amongst five twenty-something friends. It's really all about poor "Jip" (John Simm) who's obsesse...
r96sk

r96sk

It commits to its schtick and does a great job at nailing it, to be fair. I did like the opening portion of <em>'Human Traffic'</em> more than what followed it, though even so it's a fun time from beginning to conclusion. John Simm, Lorr...
zag

zag

One of my favorite films of all time, its a period movie describing the young party goers of the UK in the 1990's. It hits the nail on the head, the love, the empathy and the freedom of being young in a group of friends who are finding thei...