Review of Driving Miss Daisy (2015) by Jon C — 31 May 2013

It's a greatly acted film about two people trying to get on the same page with one another.

The title's meaning is both literal and figurative, Freeman as Hoke really 'drives' Miss Daisy up the wall with his constant need to establish a good working relationship.

And it takes all of her strength to see that there is something special about someone helping her.

This is all taking place during the time of segregation and the issue between the two is put on hold as long as possible.

Daisy knows she's not prejudice about her driver yet she soon discovers she's not being fair to herself or anyone else.

The study of the human behavior in this film based on a play is carefully observed.

I just felt though things didn't start kicking off until the 50 min mark.

That's when both Hoke and Daisy finally start being honest with one another, admit to themselves and look past the obvious.

The beginning of the movie was just slowly developing.

But I don't hate the rest of the movie.

It's still a good viewing.