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It was OK. I don't see why everyone loves it so much. It wasn't very smart or deep or well-directed.

A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

Very good movie overall, highly recommended. Most of the negative reviews don't have any merit and are all pollitically based. Give this movie a chance at least, and it might give you a different perspective.

The story, direction, characters, and writing/dialogue is akin to taking a tranquilizer shot to the neck, but everything else was so well done.

I didn't have much desire to see this. An Aussie-made movie about a sleazy subject? It was sure to be as grubby, repulsive and amateurish as possible. But David Stratton's strong recommendation led me to give the DVD a spin.I'm glad I did. Dee McLachlan has produced a gripping film with commendable restraint. It's a low budget film but has a professional touch about it. The only qualm I had was why Emma Lung was nominated as lead actress. The main character seemed to me to be Ashley, played by Veronica Sywak. Sywak was also in Romulus My Father, apparently, although I don't remember her. Which is surprising, since in this film she's both startlingly attractive and startlingly good at capturing her character. Ashley has a lousy job, which appears to consist of finding reasons to turn down insurance claims. Not much room for compassion there. Yet when she's placed in circumstances in which she really doesn't want to get involved, it's conscience and compassion that drive her to do just one more thing to help, then another and another.I also liked Saskia Burmeister's Vanya, the feisty Russian who's secretly one step ahead of the game.The film has a bit to say about Australian immigration policies and its bureaucrats, and a lot to say about the state of Australian cities and the people who populate them. As one character says, "Melbourne is a dangerous city." These days, where isn't? The only false note, for me, occurred towards the end, during the rescue of Vanya. Ashley has been progressively becoming more daring and innovative but this seemed a step too far, out of reality and into the realms of movie fantasy. Still, one false note in a pretty good film can be forgiven.I thought "The Jammed" was an excellent achievement - 8/10

What a shockingly stunning film! It's still going around and around in my head and it's a struggle to know what to write.It's always a shock to discover that films like these are based on real events, I like to think that people are better than that. But it's a well written, superbly acted, thrilling ride that doesn't sugar coat any of the issues. Emma Lung, Veronica Sywak, Saskia Burmeister and Sun Park give emotional, brave performances. Not for the faint-hearted, but so compelling and important. Just don't hold your breath for a happy ending.Full credit to Dee McLachlan for a remarkably real and moving film experience.

I saw this movie with two girlfriends while on holiday in Avoca Beach. This was the only movie on offer at that time so we almost had to see it. Though I am maybe (some would say) to young (though I am mature for my age) to understand the full extent of the movie, but from what I do understand it was excellently made. It was moving and a real deep piece of work. The actors- though lesser known- were well cast and the writing went where it needed to go. The ending is by no means happy or satisfactory in the sense of fairytale endings, but rather is the sad reality of the situation. I was silent for about half an hour after because I needed to think and let the movie sink in. I recommend it for people who enjoy moving pieces about real issues.

The Jammed has created much controversy here in Melbourne, Australia - where it was shot.For some bizarre reason it was rejected by the Melbourne Int'l Film Festival (MIFF) organisers this year - very strange since they brag they promote and support the Australian Film Industry.It has been given a VERY LIMITED cinema release - 10 days in one cinema only.It has not been entered in the 2007 AFI awards (probably because the makers have to pay a $1000 entry fee or because of deadline issues...).Some film critics have labelled it a dog and others are waxing lyrical on it as being the best Australian film of 2007.I saw it today in a sold out session and although sitting in row 2 - i found it to be a very well made and acted film. Not a masterpiece but still worth seeing.Considering I sat through some questionable films at the recent MIFF and sure to sit through a few duds at the AFI festival starting this weekend - I am surprised a film of this quality - and examining a very important topic - has been treated so poorly here in Melbourne.