Review of Human Traffic (1999) by Alice F — 13 Jan 2008

Enjoyable fare, if a bit pretentious in places and completely lacking in anything resembling subtlety.

This review of Human Traffic (1999) was written by Alice F on 13 Jan 2008.

Human Traffic has generally received positive reviews.

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By Ian C (1,796) on 29 Jul 2017

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By Mark L (1,544) on 16 Jan 2011

Loved this. So funny and true to life. Good cast too. Like a happier version of trainspotting, with some welsh thrown in for good measure…

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By Dave D (315) on 29 Nov 2011

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By Nick O (721) on 10 Jan 2012

If you used to go raving mid 90's you must of seen this. Only thing Id say is wrong is the comedown party is in a mansion ha - NICE ONE BRUVAAA :)…

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Brilliant. plus you get to see Danny Dyer BEFORE he turned into a complete cunt hole…

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