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Summary: only 2 things wrong with this fim...
Review: First, I think this film was made kind of late...I think it would have been more compelling if made in the late 80's early 90's when the War on Drugs was in your face EVERY time you turned on the TV, radio, etc. As sad as this sounds, drugs aren't as hot a topic as they used to be. Second(spoiler alert!!!) the scene in which Michael Douglas leaves his press conference to be with his daughter is TOTALLY unbeleivable. No politican would ever do something like that, I don't care who it is...Other than that, Traffic is a excellent example of good filmmaking
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Summary: Jam Traffic !!
Review: How about jam this disk where the sun don't shine. This appears to be another one of those "message" movies, and I'm not on the same frequency, can't seem to pick up the signal. I sure do wish I had rented this one before buying. (I would have still felt cheated) Again, so much for thinking that if "so-and-so" is in the movie it should be good. Let's start a satisfaction guaranteed movement!!
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Summary: boring!blah!blah!boriiiiiiiiiiiiing
Review: I fast forwared through most of this movie, I only rented it be-cause of all the hype. I enjoy most of the movies that I rent, but this one was so boring that I felt like I should've gotten my money back..!! The movie had to many plots, the color was hideous, and it dragged on forever,what a WASTE OF TIME.
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Summary: Soderburgh is amazing....
Review: This is not an action film. Stallone does not blow up any buildings and Keanu Reeves does not do kung fu (thank god!)....This is an astounding film representing the drug world as it is in the present day. A docu-drama, with amazing performances by all (especially the award winning Benicio del Toro) and brilliantly directed and mostly hand-shot by Soderburgh himself, the film deserved every award and bit of acclaim it got and more!! For anyone so easily distracted by a "mind-boggling" 3 storylines, 3 different tints to the screen, and anything shiny, or who's just lookin for a movie with a perfect ending, this is not your film. Traffic brings up many interesting points about how we are dealing with the drug war, and how everyone is so easily affected. Some bash Traffic for not having a clear answer, and too much irony: Well, there is no clear answer to the drug war, watch the film and you can see that. Listen while the arrested drug-smuggler explains how things are operated, and listen as the teenagers explain how drugs are easier to get than alcohol these days. Its true, and if it makes you re-evaluate the world around you, then good, Traffic has made a start. This is not your average movie, cast or storyline. It stands above the rest of the fast-paced, no-thought-required films of our time, and shouldn't be so easily overlooked because its not directed by Bruckheimer.
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Summary: Don't Waist Your Money!!!
Review: I have no idea how on earth this movie won any oscars. Trafic is without doubt one of the worst movies ever made. No point, no action, no plot. Awfull movie.
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Summary: Not worth the time
Review: Traffic was a neat movie just because I live in Columbus, Oh and lived in Cincinnati, Oh. There are 3 stories going on in the movie, which eventually merge together, somewhat. I guess if you liked "What lies beneth" you will like this movie. But I think that the hype of 4 academy awards drew alot of people in to the theater, but Notice no academy awards for acting. Overall I am glad I didn't waste my time driving to a theater to see this film.
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Summary: It could happan to anyone
Review: Pretty good movie, only saw it once, comical yet informing, no movie of the year, but it wasn't expected to be. It's a prime example on how any rich/political figures can swindle and what goes on with thier familes. Micheal Dougles did a good job, as did Benicio Del Toro...Reccamended movie..
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Summary: Soderbergh has outdone himself ¿
Review: Soderbergh has brilliantly intertwined three stories with extraordinary cinematography. While the film's direction is reminiscent of Natural Born Killers, the story lines themselves delve deep into the minds of the characters as they battle their own wars of good vs. evil. Complete with bevy of Hollywood legends as well was some brilliant newcomers; Traffic will keep you guessing what their next move will be. While the movie is a tad long at 2 ½ hours, you won't be disappointed by the non-stop action of the powerful drug trade between the US and Mexico. The only disappointment was the lack of extras on the DVD. With only with some trailers and a brief glimpse behind-the-scenes, you find yourself clicking the "menu" button looking for more.
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Summary: One thing missing for me...
Review: I'm not gonna waste your time recapping the story, telling you how great the film is. It's wonderful.I will say that the only thing missing for me was a director's commentary track. There's a "behind the scenes" section of the dvd, but that's not enough for me. I think-okay, KNOW, that Soderbergh is one of the most thoughtful and intuitive directors of our time. And for someone like me, who uses dvds as a film school of sorts, I found this greatly disappointing. It's a walk inside Soderbergh's brain that I didn't get to take... I would guess that sometime down the road, there's gonna be a Criterion re-release of this film on dvd, ala "Boogie Nights," complete with supplemental material, and hopefully, a commentary.
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Summary: Are we winning the war on drugs?
Review: Traffic is about America's obsession of the drug war. The movie has three different stories. A Ohio supreme court justice (Douglas) is appointed the position of "drug czar" and oversees the operations of eliminating the Mexican cartels. Only to find out that his honor student daughter is a coke addict. Overtime his daughter falls into the world of addiction. In Mexico, a proud police officer (Del Toro) is confronted daily with the corruption of his fellow officers. Alone he tries to infilrate and bring down the cartels. And finally a wealthy socialite (Zeta Jones) in San Diego watches in horror as her husband arrested for selling drugs. For all the time she's been married to him she hasn't been aware of shady business. In these hard times she becomes desparate and will do anything to preserve her lifesytle. The director of the movie did an excellent job of blending in the stories. I was also impressed with the use of different color shades throught out the movie. I've heard criticism about the movie being "pro drug" and it was typical of the Hollywood left. I disagree, the movie takes a different look at the war on drugs through the eyes of the various characters. Douglas's character comes to the conclusion that he can't win the war when he's losing the battle at home with his daughter. Traffic gives the message that America needs a different approach on winning the war on drugs.
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