Traffik
A couple off for a romantic weekend in the mountains are accosted by a biker gang. Alone in the mountains, Brea and John must defend themselves against the gang, who will stop at nothing to protect their secrets.
Critics Sentiment
Brea kills Red with nail and bludgeoning
Brea and John arrive at secluded house for weekend
The film jumps significantly from the slow romantic setup to the shocking violence when Red kills Cara, marking the point where audiences became truly engaged.
Traffik receives mixed reception for its handling of serious subject matter through conventional thriller mechanics. While Paula Patton's performance and the important trafficking theme resonate with many viewers, critics note predictable plotting and unnecessary sexualized elements that undermine the message. The film succeeds best in its action sequences and when directly addressing the trafficking issue, but struggles with formulaic character development and pacing.
Full cast
Paula Patton
Brea
Omar Epps
John
Missi Pyle
Deputy Sally Marnes
Laz Alonso
Darren Cole
Luke Goss
Red
William Fichtner
Mr. Waynewright
Dawn Olivieri
Cara
Priscilla Quintana
Christine
Lorin McCraley
Billy
Roselyn Sánchez
Malia
Lisa Hitchcock Kallstrom
Hostage
Stacey Arwen Raab
FBI Agent
Scott Anthony Leet
Scoot
William W. Barbour
Office Worker
Claude Duhamel
Pony
Adrian Bustamante
Dispatcher
Ramsey Hanchette
Waitress
Dick Ziker
Older Gentleman
September D'Angelo
Beautiful Office Lady
Jeff Wiesen
Steven
Crew
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