Traffic DVD

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...for the DVD/video release of Traffic for some time. Having done well at the Oscars and having been universally acclaimed in the press, I was keen to see what all the hype was about. In this day and age, it makes a change for a film without dinosaurs, superheroes or computer game heroines to receive so much attention. Traffic is without a doubt an excellent film. It is thought provoking, well crafted and well acted and makes for two and half-hours ...
...style and content. Traffic is a social commentary on the modern day drugs issue. It attempts to share the perspective of the police with that of the politicians, as well as providing an insight into the lives of the dealers and the users. Given the magnitude of the issue, two and a half hours seems like an extremely short period of time in which to do this, but the film makers have crafted a well-considered story that manages to combine all these ... Read review

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...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 has in our country. Douglas goes into ...
...bit of effort and money would solve all sundry when it comes to the ever increasing drug problem in American society. What an ironic twist of fate it is when he later finds out that his own daughter is a drug addict. Del Toro, in the meantime, plays a Mexican police officer who is genuine in his purpose and method of addressing Mexico’s own drug problems, while Catherine Zeta Jones portrays herself as the wife of a powerful narcotics lord ... Read review

Advantages: Its Excellent
Disadvantages: quite graphic

...The Concept Traffic is a really intelligent look at the world of drug trafficking and offers a broad scale of insight. We see the trafficking process from its beginning in Mexico where attempts at its deterrence are much beleaguered by corruption, through to America's infinitely more constitutional attempt at tackling the problem. We are also the given the chance to see the happy upper class lives of those responsible for the drugs distribution ...
...the street and its effect on individuals and their families. The film involves countless harrowing scenes of habitual drug use and lacks the glamour with which drugs are all too often associated with these days. The flagrant snorting of cocaine and disturbing scenes involving both the smoking and injecting of Heroine are intensely compelling and the audience is not patronised or guarded from the rawness of these acts in any way. This makes the film ... Read review

Advantages: a lot better second time round
Disadvantages: may need to watch it twice

This film won a lot of awards when it was released, 4 Oscars and 5 Golden Globe Awards, and was also in receipt of much critical acclaim. The first time that I saw this film I was disappointed and certainly did not feel that it deserved the praise that it received. However, having recently watched it for a second time I have changed my opinion somewhat. The film deals with the drug problem in the United States, however where it differs from other ...
...the story though three interlinked mini stories that serve to portray the impact of the drug trade on suppliers, users and those in place to prevent the trade. There are some big name actors in this film but no one stands out as the star as each storyline is given equal picture time. The director Steven Soderburgh, who won a best director oscar, switches between each storyline shooting each in a different colour. Time to own up but I only realised ... Read review

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TRAFFIC (US 2000) directed & cinematographed by Steven Soderbergh written by Stephen Gaghan based on the miniseries “Traffik” by Simon Moore produced by Laura Brickford Marshall Herskovitz & Edward Zwick composed by Cliff Martinez edited by Stephen Mirrione starring Benicio Del Toro Jacob Vargas Michael Douglas Thomas Milian Luis Guzmán Don Cheadle Catherine Zeta-Jones Miguel Ferrer Steven Bauer Amy Irving Erika Christensen ...
...and smart and the editing is good, but it drags too often in overlong “inner thoughts” shots, which stresses the patience. At the Oscars Traffic was nominated for Best Picture and won prizes for adapted script, editing, support Del Toro and director. Overrated, yet quality stuff. Rating: B – ... Read review

Advantages: Classic film, can be watched many times and enjoyed by all
Disadvantages: Few extra features, doesn't vary a lot to the normal edition of the film

...but I suppose I was expecting a bit more from the special features. Compared to the original film there is 2 scenes I think which are added into the film which don't really make much difference. Also there is a "making-of" which I don't think was on the original dvd. Apart from that it is pretty much the same as the normal Human Traffic dvd. So I recommend if you want to buy this film, go for the normal edition. Unless of course the remixed edition is cheaper or the same price then you might aswell get the remixed edition! I only paid £5 for this edition. Bargain!... Read review

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Advantages: Great script , great acting
Disadvantages: Maybe a touch too long for the content

...' form. However, most of these cliches are dispensed with in a brief montage rather than dwelled upon, which is nice to see. Tension is built very effectively throughout the film, as well as a certain amount of sympathy for Lefty. In building up this sympathy, the chemistry between Depp and Pacino is very effective. To reveal any more about the direction the film takes especially with regard to characterisation would itself be criminal. It's no surprise that it's an excellent direction and an excellent film. . 'Forget about it!' If you like this film I'd also recommend -Goodfellas -Blow -Traffic DVD EXTRAS: -Trailer -Making of Below par extras for a film of this quality. The trailer is pretty standard. The making of is essentially an extended trailer but has some useful insights into the film including some input from the real Joe... Read review

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Advantages: Genuinely funny
Disadvantages: not quite as awesome as it could of been, but still very good

...of them, a real angry bull and so much more. The film has a real decent sound track with many well known rebel songs that would be familiar to almost anybody. The film is such a blast. In one scene Macy has crashed his back so he rides pillion on Travolta\'s bike. When they pull up Travolta say\'s \"If you rest your head against my back again, I will throw you in the traffic, bitch\" The DVD comes with extras such as Director commentary but it was the other stuff I ejoyed. One of the extras is How To Talk Your Wife Into Letting You Buy A Motorbike. Serious pearls of wisdom for any dude who wants to ride, TIP: Don\'t let your wife watch this or your number is up. There are two additional deleted scenes that are pretty good, but the best extra of all is the alternate ending.... Read review

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