Review of Driving Miss Daisy (2015) by Leighton T — 12 Aug 2009

Such an endearing movie. Jessica Tandy gives a performance of such wit and charm, Freeman is wonderful as always, and Dan Aykroyd...who knew?

This review of Driving Miss Daisy (2015) was written by Leighton T on 12 Aug 2009.

Driving Miss Daisy has generally received very positive reviews.

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