'Traffic' is an impressive drama/thriller that provides a detailed insight into America's war on drugs. The film takes a 'neutral' stance, giving the perspective of multiple people on both sides without pushing an anti-drug agenda. Its documentary-style approach lets the viewer make up their own mind, which I appreciated.
This film has multiple storylines running parallel with one another, which is not easy to pull off and has not always been a success when I've seen it attempted before. However, in the case of 'Traffic', it becomes immediately clear that we're in the hands of a skilled director and the film is expertly executed. It is a very realistic film and the characters are all highly convincing.
Because of the subject it covers, 'Traffic' is not always an enjoyable watch and it highlights how deep America's drug problem runs. But be in no doubt that this is a very good film all round.
This film has multiple storylines running parallel with one another, which is not easy to pull off and has not always been a success when I've seen it attempted before. However, in the case of 'Traffic', it becomes immediately clear that we're in the hands of a skilled director and the film is expertly executed. It is a very realistic film and the characters are all highly convincing.
Because of the subject it covers, 'Traffic' is not always an enjoyable watch and it highlights how deep America's drug problem runs. But be in no doubt that this is a very good film all round.