Plot: A film that features several connected stories about drug trafficking. A conservative judge is appointed to lead America's war against drugs, while his daughter is slowly getting addicted to crack. Two officers are trying to protect an informant, while another is battling corruption in his own ranks. And a wife finds out her husband is a famed drug baron, taking over his job when he finds himself jailed.
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May 07, 2025
A fine Soderbergh, but not quite as impressive and captivating as I remembered it to be. It's been a long while since I last watched it. Back then, I might not even have been a full-on film fan, so that's probably why this felt a tad more pedestrian. But it's still a cool film, especially for those who haven't seen it yet.
The various stories revolving around drug trafficking are interesting enough, the presentation is interesting, and the score deserves an extra mention, especially for including Brian Eno's An Ending. I would even go as far as to say that was the highlight of the film. The performances are solid, but Traffic's a bit too long, and my attention did drift at times.
December 26, 2004
[review pending]