Traffic - The Miniseries (2004)

Go beyond the Academy Award-winning film, Traffic, in this electrifying USA Original Miniseries, Traffic: The Miniseries, from directors Stephen Hopkins (director of the thrilling TV show "24") and Eric Bross (On the Line). It's a life-and-death struggle for most secret agents on America's borders. In the sinister and seductive world of illegal trafficking, most supply and demand isn't for drugs it's for chemical goods, weapons and even human beings. When three men attempt to apprehend the elusive criminals behind these illicit trade organizations, they find their lives intertwined in ways they never could have imagined. Go deep undercover in this heart-pounding, edgy race for survival, and now, in the must-own Director's Cut, experience even more of the intense action with exclusive uncensored footage and an all-new, edge-of-your-seat twist ending.

Traffic, the Miniseries (by USA Network)

Several years ago, I stumbled across the miniseries called Traffic on the USA Network. At that time, I had recently seen the movie Traffic in the theater, so I thought I was watching a rerun of it. To my surprise, what was presented in this miniseries was a group of stories than ran and interwove concurrently as a haunting and (sadly) relevant story.

Traffic, the miniseries, told the story of the illegal, heartbreaking, tragic "trafficking" of human beings, of illegal drugs, of dangerous biological substances, etc. The motivations of those involved in the trafficking and those trying to stop the trafficking were superbly portrayed in four or five concurrent stories in multiple physical locations around the world.

Traffic's (the miniseries by USA Network) acting was superb, the stories were first-rate, the settings were realistic, the soundtrack helped dramatize the story, the actors were all perfectly cast etc. The plot moved like a freight train; there were no slow moments at all.

Traffic was an outstanding and haunting movie. I originally saw it over the course of three TV sessions, and I looked afterwards to see if USA Network would ever run it again, but they didn't. I was so thrilled when I found it on Amazon. I've seen it twice since obtaining it last month, and each time I watch it, I discover more in the story that I missed from the previous viewings.

I guess I was surprised that such a good movie as Traffic would come from a "television" network, but USA has proven to be one where outstanding stories, or series, are originated. From USA, we have Monk, Psych, The 4400 (my favorite, next to Monk), etc. I guess I shouldn't be surprised that USA should create such a fantastic story.
NOTE: I do not work for USA, and I don't know anyone who does!

Traffic, the miniseries, is at the top of my all-time "Top Five" movies, and I've seen a lot of movies. September 21, 2007

Don't bother

As beautifully complex and layered as the Steven Soderbergh feature film was, this tv miniseries is just the opposite. Simplistic to the point of being annoying, the characters in this movie make decisions for no other reason but to serve the plot. Also, this disc contains no "bonus features" whatsoever. Don't waste 3 hours of you life on this -- it shouldn't have been made. April 25, 2006

It's all there!

The miniseries was 3 parts. It was divided into 2 parts for the DVD, which is two sided, just not labled as such. The whole thing is there.

This is a great movie, very well done, highly recommended. February 21, 2005

Where's the BEEF

They leave you wondering what happens next! OK, I'll buy the next DVD, but where is it so I know how this ends. I feel like I got ripped off after 2 hours and it is just the teaser for the miniseries. I wait until 24 is finished in a season and watch the whole thing over a weekend: but I don't miss anything and I get the ending! What are we to do, chaulk this up to bad PR? January 22, 2005

Ripoff!!! only parts 1 and 2 on this disc!!!!!!!!

When you see the phrases "Director's Cut" and "New Twist Ending", you expect to see the whole story.
But this deceiving DVD doesn't mention anywhere in the box that IT ONLY INCLUDES PART 1 AND PART 2!!!!!!!!
It's an unfinished story!!!!!
They should wait to have the whole story before selling this DVD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I mean, don't get me wrong, It's a great story. In fact, it's so interesting that it's disappointing not to be able to watch the ending.
This miniseries deserves 5 Stars, but my disappointment makes me give it 1 Star. November 23, 2004

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