Despite it’s minor flaws Traffic is a film that deserves attention and an audience. It’s a fantastic story of human spirit. It should be able to inspire every individual to think and find the heart to help out others in times of need. It’s just the sort of film that makes the world seem like a better place. It’s a must watch for sure.

A film like this should have been about the moments and emotions the characters feel during the journey. But the screenplay chooses filmi twists — including one slightly twisted narrative whose resolution is unbelievably tame — over these.

The road to cinematic achievement is lined with films that made it to the interval mark and then were ruined by their own contrivances. Traffic is a case study in what not to do with your story after the half-way post.

The director of Traffic, one of Malayalam cinema’s big names, died prematurely a little over two months ago. This film is a reminder of what Rajesh Pillai had the potential to achieve had he lived longer.

But it is not just in the honour of his memory that Traffic should be watched. It is too good a film to be missed.

There is very little to appreciate in Traffic. However, if you are a fan of over-the-top thrillers, this one may appeal to you. 

The film’s tells the story in a straightforward, simple manner. The execution is not sharp and technically impressive. The acting is superb by the veterans, but shaky by the younger crowd. Still, the film is worth a watch for the extraordinary story. A story that actually encompasses the scope of human kindness. And the fact that the film is inspired by true events makes it that much special!

‘Traffic’ wears thin, feels rushed. There is neither much of an emotional tug nor an edge-of-the-seat urgency that the film promised to deliver.

…the essence of the original – and the reason it worked with audiences – has been lost. There’s none of the energy and drive in the Hindi Traffic.