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We cannot recall TRAFFIC coming out in 2001, but we recently ran across it and bought it. We are quite pleased with this movie. It offers a reality look into the current drug trafficking between the US and Mexico, and how it affects our very own neighborhoods. The movie is split between taking place in Tijuana(Mexico) and the US(Ohio, Washington D.C., etc). The US Drug Enforcement Agency works to set up and contain the large Drug Cardtels, while the drugs are being distributed/used on our own streets by teens, including the teens of high-profile US Professionals. A VERY GOOD MOVIE! Straightforward and Real. The coloring of the film switches as they show scenes in the US and scenes in Mexico. Offers a Great Acting Cast. Ebert & Roeper gave it "Two BIG Thumbs Up". POWERFUL EPIC We were glad to add this movie to our DVD Collection. We have watched it several times over since we bought it. Our Overall Rating: 8 out of 10 Rent It or Buy It First? Buy It! We hope that you found this Review HELPFUL. If so, please CLICK YES below to let us know. We write all of our eBay Movie Reviews with the Movie Viewer and Buyer in mind, to help you make a better informed buying decision. We have 100's of Movie Reviews for you to browse at your convenience. DONT FORGET TO VOTE BELOW! Have a Great Day! CHAOTICZ SpecialtiesRead full review
This film delves deeply into the world of drugs..Michael Douglas is wonderful as a drug czar out to end the drug trade sadly his own daughter is deeply affected should he put the world first or his family?..Then there's dea enforcers on the same side of the coin trying to do the very thing we are trying to do in our own homes everyday save our children..watch as they deal with drugs bribes corruption..oh the dangers of drugs..then there is the filp side of the coin..when a wealthy drug lord is arrested his very pregnant wife played by Catherine Zeta Jones takes over her hubbys cartel and we find out she's not as sweet and innocent as we think..makes you wonder what she would think of her hubby if their own children started taking drugs..it's a lose lose situation and sadly it's the little ones who suffer! This film did get confusing with the switching back and forth of the two storylines viewers must watch closely or risk being lost in this maze of a movie..I give this film 3 out of 5 stars!Read full review
Traffic is actually three short stories smoothly rolled into one movie-and it makes for a great flix. It offers disturbing snapshots of America's drug war when Drug czar Michael Douglas sees his life turned upside down when the drug problem hits home when his daughter becomes a drug addict. It weaves into a seperate plot showing a Tijuana cop, Benicio Del Toro who is trying to keep his hands clean- and stay alive when all around him become involved in drugs. The third plot shows the drug growers side as DEA operatives arrest a major dealer and grower, and this forces his wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones) to take over the family business. This film won 4 Academy Awards in 2000 and director Steven Soderbergh has a large number of hits to add too (The 2009 hit- The Informant, Che, Oceans 11, Oceans 12, Oceans 13, etc) and does it easily. A great movie that drama devotees will enjoy, as well as a nice mix of action that keeps the movie moving smoothly. Certainly will provide a good evening of entertainment for most people to enjoy.Read full review
This is a must for parents of pre teen and teen children. It gives incite into the growing problem of drungs throughout the world. It shows the seedy side of life in a way talking to a child does not. It shows the violence of the power of the cartels and smugglers. It shows the deception and cunning of those desperate for power and money. It shows the despair of those seeking to make the world a better place and it shows how easily parents are fooled into thinking their child is above this contact with illegal drugs and the con artists. It shows the pain and suffering of the addicted. It shows the physical and emotional abuse of the addicted. A note to remember about any addictive substance: YOU BECOME THE SLAVE AND THE SUBSTANCE BECOMES THE MASTER. This film shows it all. I highly recommend this film.But do view it alone before you view it with your children so you can anticipate the questions. It tells it like it is.Read full review
This is a well presented true picture of the horrors of the drug problem in our nation today. It gives a special look at our border with Mexico, the cartels,the dealers and drug enforcement cops. It even shows the drug addiction of the daughter of the lead character - a judge assigned to taking the lead roll in the war on drugs.
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