Review of Driving Miss Daisy (2015) by Grant S — 01 Dec 2013
Moving story. Simple plot, sensitively and lovingly told. Bruce Beresford's direction is spot-on, giving a warmth and subtlety to the movie.
Ultimately, a movie about racial tolerance and development, though the racial prejudices and issues of the time aren't too apparent.. The one failing of the movie is that it does pull its punches with regard to examining the racial and social injustices and issues of the day.
Superb performances by Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman in the lead roles. Both received Oscar nominations, and Tandy won Best Actress, making her, at nearly 81, the oldest winner of a competitive Oscar.
Dan Aykroyd, well known as a comedy actor (SNL, Blues Brothers etc), is surprisingly decent in a dramatic role.
This review of Driving Miss Daisy (2015) was written by Grant S on 01 Dec 2013.
Driving Miss Daisy has generally received very positive reviews.
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