In the following interview, Soderbergh discusses the making of Traffic and his shift away from independent films to directing Hollywood features.

In the following review, Kauffmann offers a generally positive assessment of Traffic.

In the following review, Turan offers a generally positive assessment of Traffic, but highlights some of the film's flaws, such as weak individual characterization and moments of melodrama.

In the following mixed review, Romney argues that although Traffic is gripping, it fails to achieve a dispassionate feel.