Triffic traffic

Advantages: Brilliantly directed, and acted, well-paced
Disadvantages: None

...“Traffic” is a film that I most definitely want to see again. It’s well over 2 hours long, and there is so much going on it, a bit like in Altman’s “Short cuts”, or even “Time Code” (where there’s the added similarity of documentary-style hand-held camerawork), so I’d be sure to pick up on details I hadn’t noticed the first time. And it’s the kind of film where the details matter… The ‘traffic’ of the title refers to drugs, of course, but there’s also the intersecting storylines, and plenty of symbolism relating to the more literal kind of traffic – busy roads, crossroads, and so on. Yep, it’s the kind of film that makes you notice things, and think a bit. The acting is very good throughout. The big names are Michael...

radamson 22.02.2001 · Read review
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TRAFFIC JAM

Advantages: One Decent Joke
Disadvantages: One Indecent Film

...Well, I want to see this film with a friend called Ben Silk and he fell asleep five times during this movie and to be honest, I cannot blame him since it is probably one of the worst films for boredom I've ever seen. Perhaps the one very small redeeming feature of the film is a joke said near the beginning - all the rest of the film is really, really boring. The plot is not incredibly difficult to follow, but I found it boring. To tell you the truth, I can't really remember much about the plot except that it had to do with drugs and Catherine Zeta Jones is in this. The atmosphere is at best creepy - very much so. The world of drugs I've always found to be a creepy place. The only action during the film was when my friend's watch went off during the film and I had to wake him up to turn it off. To be honest, Traffic is...

robinsky 21.07.2003 · Read review
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Traffic review

Advantages: Variety of characters. Strong theme. Performances by Del Toro, Cheadle, Christensen & Douglas. Good support.
Disadvantages: Heavy going in places. Quite long.

...Traffic encompasses a month in the life of newly elected Drugs Commissioner Robert Wakefield. He is appointed by the President to crack down on the drugs problem in the United States. His first month in charge is an induction period for him to get a feel of what he is up against. At the end of this month, he is to give his first public speech on what he intends to do to help resolve the situation. The plot incorporates three or four separate stories with a variety of characters. Firstly, we have Javier & Manolo - Mexican police officers investigating the drugs exportation from Mexico to the US, who are drawn into the trafficking culture and pushed to their limit. Secondly, we have Montel & Ray - DEA officers who capture local businessman Eduardo importing the drugs from Mexico. They pressure him into informing them who runs...

MrRPriest 08.03.2001 · Read review
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Traffic Movie Review

Advantages: Thought provoking and originally styled.
Disadvantages: Disturbing and may feel a little to slow for some.

...I was attracted to going to see Traffic after being impressed by Steve Soderbergh's other films. Most notably 'Sex Lies and Videotape' and 'Erin Brockovich'. Once again he has proved his versatility as a director. The film: The film tells the story of a newly commissioned Drugs ambassador whose mission is to rid America of the drug problem. The film does not try to hide the fact that this is a near impossible task and makes for rather depressing viewing. However, the way in which it is presented is compelling. The whole movie is shot in a 'home video' way to make it feel more gritty and realistic. This works to great effect. All of the scenes that occur in Mexico are shot in a almost colourless sepia affect. This serves two purposes, a) to let the audience know where they currently are and b) to portray Mexico as even more...

michaelcrook 11.03.2001 · Read review
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The Lights are Green For Human Traffic

Advantages: funny, real life, easy to watch
Disadvantages: none in my opinion

...Hello again, It has been over a year since I have last written one of my DVD ops and I had planned writing quite a few so I thought it was about time to get my fingers flexing and right a hardcore review on one of my favourite DVD’s. Well as you’ve probably realised by now, my ops is about Human Traffic. When I speak to most people about this film and ask them if they have seen it they seem to stare at me blankly probably thinking I’m speaking of some Economics video talking about the problems of traffic. Well I can assure you now this film is not about Economics and people who think it is might be a little disturbed as to what it actually is. Plot: I think all good film reviews must start with the plot (however don’t quote me on that because my other reviews probably didn’t) and here it is. It...

cortex101 30.09.2002 (20.11.2002) · Read review
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Great for stains but doesn't Vanish monsters!

Advantages: It really works
Disadvantages: Getting my knees wet!

...I am constantly trying to clean the carpet that I want to get rid of! I do have a vax but it is to big to get out every day and if the truth be known I kind of broke it the last time I used it and haven't got around to telling the other half! I saw this product advertised and decided that it will be the answer to my prayers or my carpets anyway! So did it work? PRODUCT STATEMENT Are you frustrated by a busy family making your carpets look tired and worn? New Vanish high traffic area power foam is perfect to ensure that the high traffic areas of your carpets such as hallways, staircases and doorways- where your family come and go are always clean and fresh. Its gentle foam penetrates deep into the carpet fibres to loosen and lift dirt effectively without over wetting your carpet, Vanish power foam respects fibres and colours...

lisa8871 27.04.2008 · Read review
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Traffic - A Critical Review

Advantages: Fantastic acting, original incite into the drug trafficking world.
Disadvantages: Not that entertaining. Catherine Zeta Jones looking awful and unconvinving.

.... ‘Traffic’ is a serious film, but its disquieting effects make it less enjoyable and entertaining than it might have been, although the two DEA agents played by Don Cheadle (Boogie Nights) and the ubiquitous Luis Guzman (Carlito’s Way) provide admirable comedic relief. Zeta Jones is both unconvincing in the role and is also looking less glamorous than she used to be, even accounting for the fact that she is pregnant. This is one area where the film fails. Her character moves far too quickly from utter condemnation of her husband’s actions, to being a cocaine baroness. The film does succeed in not making any moral claims, but it also hints that there can be very little done to tame both drug use and drug trafficking with ever more sophisticated measures being taken by the traffickers in evading detection. The acting...

Alex1226 26.02.2001 · Read review
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Trust Pink?

Advantages: It works
Disadvantages: It doesn't burn off enough mars bars?quite expensive for large areas

...start to talk about the product now? ♣What does it look like♣ Right?..Vanish POWER foam??comes in a big PINK tin??with a pink lid on?rather like a huge hairspray can ?say big enough for a buffalo to do an 80?s backcomb job. ♣The Company♣ I haven?t looked anything up about the company?if you are interested I am sure you can pop along to their website ?well that?s assuming it doesn?t vanish before you get there?.. www.vanish.co.uk ♣The Product♣ It claims on the tin that its for ?Fast effective cleaning of High Traffic areas? now excuse me ?but if you are stupid enough to let Eddie and his motorbike do wheelies up and down your hall then more bloody fool you (says the woman who used to mop her garage?.) There is 60ml in the can which will last until 05/09 (so 2 years) and the can is...

Pink-Ice-Queen 17.07.2007 · Read review
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SOME ALWAYS GET STUCK IN TRAFFIC

Advantages: See op
Disadvantages: See op

...I recently went into our local HMV music store having noticed a big sale sign offering 3 videos for £15 and dvds for £20 per 2 (damn, I must buy me a dvd player soon). Having spent half an hour browsing and making half the shop staff follow me in a uniform line, thinking me a shifty character, I ended up buying a bucket-load of videos to supplement and confirm my advanced status of ‘couchus potatoeous’. One of the films I got was Traffic (expect a few movie reviews in the coming weeks!), having heard good things about it from the movie media, and knowing that Benecio Del Toro won an Oscar for his supporting role. The story, in simple terms, revolves around drug trafficking between the USA and Mexico. Michael Douglas plays a hotshot judge who is given a position similar to that of the drug czar that that Halliwell guy...

kleft 07.09.2002 · Read review
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Traffic Powerful and Thought Provoking

Advantages: Well Acted interesting topic
Disadvantages: Slow paced

...This film will not suit everyone, of that I am quite sure. It is a film that sends out a strong message, that the war against Drug Trafficking can never be won. That fact alone left me thinking about the whole issue of Drug legalisation and whether that would make any difference to the situation. The film stars Michael Douglas and Katherine Zeta Jones. Another surprise - if you think you are going to see some on screen chemistry between them, wrong, the never appear in the same scene together. If you were expecting a ouzi shoot out in every scene, again you will be disappointed. The film is so well put together that it doesn't actually need to include the usual high body count to enhance it. The film has 3 seperate plots. Firstly we have Michael Douglas (a very underrated actor) playing the part of the USA's new Drug Czar. His...

murky5 05.08.2001 · Read review
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