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2018
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Traffik
Positive Reviews
9
Negative reviews
22
Average Rating
2.3
/5
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0.6
Thats quite often par for the course in the exploitation genre, but Traffik is especially egregious in its depiction simply because its absurd horror ..
Rogerebert
1.0
Though it may have had good intentions, this movie is ultimately ineffectual, unpleasant, and borderline offensive; its a vicious thriller that fails ..
Common Sense Media
2.0
The always ace camerawork of Dante Spinotti and reliably solid performances from Paula Patton and Omar Epps help give the film a professional sheen, b ..
Variety
1.9
Traffik first devolves into a stalk and chase horror film before sinking further into an absurd torture thriller, as Brea is drugged and carted off an ..
3.5
But while Patton almost single handedly makes you want to take the film a little more seriously than is in any way warranted, its impossible to do so ..
The Hollywood Reporter
1.5
Its enough to make you gag, assuming youre not already holding your nose.
2.0
Traffik could have worked as a satisfying genre exercise were it not so bluntly invested in integrating such a delicate subject.
Paste Magazine
2.5
But that quarrel will prove childs play compared with whats in store for the group when Brea discovers an incriminating satellite phone that, she real ..
3.5
This down and dirty thriller wont win any awards and it tries a bit too hard to sell itself as a socially aware drama at the end, but the cast and plo ..
The Young Folks
1.9
But there is one genuine surprise, a jarring if touching and not quite appropriate tune on the soundtrack.
Rogers Movie Nation
2.0
10 1 3 / 10 Human trafficking is a major issue in the world today, with organization and corruption transforming kidnapping into big business, often o ..
Blu Ray
1.9
Traffik is a thriller that takes its sweet time getting to the thrills...
Mark Reviews Movies
1.9
Its a shame, really, given that theres plenty within They Look Like People to enjoy and admire, with the solid work from both Andrews and Dumouchel ce ..
Reel Film Reviews
2.0
The two of them work effectively together to create a sense of ominousness and vulnerability that lifts the film more than it deserves.
The Wrap
3.0
Which is to say that its the kind of movie that audiences looking for some easy on the brain entertainment might actually watch.
Film Journal
1.0
Inspired by true events that it ignores for a good portion of its running time, writer/director Deon Taylors film would like to be a hard hitting, eye ..
Birth Movies Death
2.0
If Traffik succeeds enough to merit a part 2, I for one will be bringing the jumbo sized popcorn with M&Ms mixed in.
Forbes
3.0
When it comes down to it, Traffik is a film with a strong message and good intentions, although it does sometimes struggle to deal with what it ultima ..
Star Burst Magazine
2.0
But chasing it with a gritty human trafficking twist is more than this movie can comfortably handle.
Film Avclub
4.5
Which is to say that its the kind of movie that audiences looking for some easy on the brain entertainment might actually watch.
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2.5
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Qc Times
2.5
Traffic tries to be a thriller, a drama and a cautionary tale, and ends up underdelivering every time.
Screen Anarchy
1.0
Every character feels false and theres not one person that youll truly want to root for.
Screen Zealots
4.5
We give credit for Taylor creating a film dealing with this important issue.
Movies and Shakers
1.5
It isnt just undone by its horrid technical filmmakingits morally muddied and often boring to boot.
Film Monthly
2.5
Shes just not one to turn a piece around quickly enough for todays 24/7 news cycle.
Maddwolf
3.3
With a timely backdrop and steadfast cast, Traffik is pulse pounding entertainment with an underlying message.
The Hollywood Outsider
3.8
Even if, in form, Traffik is little more than a crowd pleasing B movie with ultra slick production values, it is an undeniably arresting one with a de ..
The Fright File
1.5
You dont hold onto breaking a story about governmental corruption to give readers a history lesson about corruption since 1900.
Comicsverse
1.5
When some suspense is finally delivered, it comes with an uncomfortably artless depiction of human trafficking.
Film Pulse
1.5
Traffik is as entertaining as sitting in literal traffic waiting for something to happen, only to be disappointed by the result.
Jamaica Gleaner
2.0
The biggest failure of Traffik is how clumsily it tackles the subject of human trafficking and sexual slavery.
2.3
For a film with such a sense of social consciousness, Traffik comes off as a by the numbers action thriller that throws in a misguided the more you kn ..
Black Horror Movies
1.5
While Traffiks intentions are good, it poor casting and lack of cleverness makes the film fall short of what could have been a solid idea for a featur ..
Pay or Wait
4.5
I truly enjoyed this film and its message. Could the acting from its lead have been stronger Yes. At times I found that certain scenes dragged on, but ..
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