Review of A Taxi Driver (2017) by Etienne P — 18 Nov 2017
A Korean film that runs the full range of emotions from low comedy to high tragedy. At times melodramatic, it nonetheless highlights that people can summon courage under the most terrible of circumstances. The Taxi Driver in question finds that Honour is more important than money.
Based on a real incident in S Korea in 1980 it probably has a lot more resonance for those familiar with the Gwangju massacre. Yet even those who are not can appreciate the portrayal of ordinary people under the most horrific circumstances.
Song Kang-Ho plays the part of a Buffoon awakened to the reality of 80s Korea by Tragedy. He gradually bonds with a German Journalist as they try and take in the horror of a peaceful Demo ending in multiple Killings.
As mentioned before there is humour to leaven the Drama but you will be moved by the tragedy of Gwangju.
This review of A Taxi Driver (2017) was written by Etienne P on 18 Nov 2017.
A Taxi Driver has generally received very positive reviews.
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