Film: Traffic (2000)
IMDB Summary: A conservative judge is appointed by the President to spearhead America's escalating war against drugs, only to discover that his teenage daughter is an addict.
The Crunch: Traffic is one of those films which is survived by its acting talent. Without it, its interweaving storyline alone is not enough to make it a great film. Of the multipe interconnecting narratives, the most effective relationship is between a father and daughter, allowing for an emotional and tense story that will be relatable to millions of parents across the world.
Traffic takes no prisoners in its delivery. Soderbergh lays out the nitty gritty details of the North American drugs industry to viewers and holds back no punches in laying out the disturbing truth. Whilst doing this, the film is fantastically shot in showing harsh realities.
However, with all its acting talent and engrossing storyline, Traffic falls very flat in certain places throughout the film. It often feels dull and diluted and has no real 'action' to help propel the film forward. It is these factors which prevent Traffic being the great film it should be and instead only provides a film that is all too serious, providing no escape from its monotonous tone.
The Verdict: 7 stars out of 10
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