Driven

  • 15 (UNITED KINGDOM)
  • 2019


MOVIE IS compelling engaging emotional ironic exciting
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$ 54 Million
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Positive Reviews 25
Negative reviews 14
Average Rating 2.9/5
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3.1
Jason Sudeikis specializes in characters hiding canniness with slightly sleazy charm, and so he is ideally cast as Hoffman. Rogerebert
4.5
If Driven rolls happily enough with that disconnect, thats because DeLorean isnt its primary interest. Variety
2.0
And it just cant be overstated how terrible the wigs and clothes are. Time Out
3.0
What keeps the film going is simply the factual chaotic bizarreness of what is happening: an improvised deal on Iran Contra levels of crookedness. The Guardian
4.5
Once again, two fine central performances bring a clever Colin Bateman script alive, with Jason Sudeikis injecting a well of emotional depth to his po .. Screen Daily
4.5
and the films deliciously ironic finale wont necessarily fully register if whats exactly at stake in the courtroom isnt made clearer earlier. The Hollywood Reporter
0.5
Such a colossal mess that when it finally came to a merciful conclusion, I was at a total loss of how to process what I had just witnessed. E Film Critic
2.0
Nick Hamms period biopic attempts to turn this tall sounding tale into American Hustle on wheels: alas, the results have all the dramatic horsepower o .. Telegraph
4.5
The shifts in tone generally work, and credit is also due these characters and the performances behind them.
3.5
Even towards the end of my TIFF coverage, I found myself throughly entertained throughout. JoBlo
2.0
Largely whiffs on creating tension, trying to a make a thriller out of inherently mundane tale of a rich man trying to buy nobility to cover his own i .. Blu Ray
2.5
Driven tells the wrong side of the story, but its not too enlightening about that other side, either. Mark Reviews Movies
3.1
The films final stretch, detailing a suspenseful sting operation, ensures that Driven ends on a fairly compelling note... Reel Film Reviews
1.5
A promising comedic caper that slowly meanders through very familiar territory. When it finally shifts gears, its too little, too late. You Tube
4.5
It wont have much cinematic impact...but I quite enjoyed it, even though its spectacularly wiggy. You Tube
2.0
Sudeikis, alas, is no Cruise and his screen persona is too lightweight to inject the film with genuine empathy or to make it anything other than a dis .. The Times
3.5
Ellen doesnt know that Jim has been coerced into working as an informer for FBI Agent Benedict (Stoll), who wants dirt on smuggler Morgan (Cudlitz). Shadows On The Wall
1.5
For a while, hes happy hanging out at their fancy parties,and housesitting when theyre away. The Wrap
2.5
Its a sexy piece of history, and a much more scintillating one than this slight film would imply. New York Post
2.0
As DeLorean, Pace seems determined not to be outshone by a wig thats difficult to drag your eyes from. Flim List
4.5
Conclusion: Driven To conlude, Driven is a film that, despite a unique structure and talented cast, doesnt feel as inventive as it sets out to be. Film Inquiry
4.0
If you enjoy Buffy in either form or True Blood, you will enjoy Driven, even though it doesnt have a nearly naked Alexander Skarsgard in it. Flim Threet
3.0
Nonetheless, while its title may not linger in your memory, Driven is a well told, strongly acted drama with real heart. The Film Stage
3.0
Lee Paces turn as DeLorean is pretty much worth the admission alone. Hey U Guys
3.0
By this point in the film, however, we simply dont care what occurs. The Play List
3.0
Its a perfectly cromulent crime doesnt pay narrative, elevated slightly by director Hamms unapologetic love of period kitsch and engaging performances .. Now Toronto
2.0
The film is played as a light comedy drama rather than prestige biopic, less interested in capturing the mood and character of the era than it is milk .. Lw Lies
3.0
Theres a really good story in there, but the makers chose to focus on all the wrong parts. The Sun
1.5
Things reach a point in which hes not able to get any money from the banks. Solzy At The Movies
1.0
However, the films central protagonist is one of those small men, Jim Hoffman (Jason Sudeikis), a low level crook living next door to DeLorean while w .. Bfi
3.0
Sudeikis gives us Jim as a small time con artist who finds himself way out of his depth, relying on self effacement and the appearance of affability t .. Assignment X
2.5
Sudeikis is brilliantly typecast as a smarmy snake with a heart of gold, offering a low effort performance that still yields remarkable results. Spectrum Culture
1.5
Part of what Driven explore is that in reality, hes full of crap, but that doesnt mean he isnt still chasing the American dream. Vulture
1.5
There arent really any big stakes for protagonist Hoffman either. Film Ireland
3.8
This is actually quite a fair amount of fun, due in no small part to the charms of Jason Sudeikis. Hollywood News
4.5
Jason Sudeikis is in the drivers seat throughout this film, not necessarily in a vehicle.He drives the comedy as well as the drama in every scene spou .. Movies and Shakers
3.5
a fast paced joyride of a film based on the DeLorean legal case that took the attention of the country. Rotten Tomatoes
4.0
This, however, is not a surprise as hes proven time and again (see: Kodachrome and Colossal) the kind of incredible range hes capable of. Elements of Madness
3.0
Outside of the performances, though, theres something a little lifeless about Driven, despite how much cinematographer Karl Walter Lindenlaub evidentl .. VultureHound
2.5
I dont feel he is a movie ruiner, but he doesnt really make for extraordinary cinema. MovieJawn
4.0
You can guess too early how the story ends, so the story has a tendency to drag and doesnt end big enough. Frame Rated
2.0
This semi biopic examines where it all went wrong but, like its subject, looks ever so sleek but falls apart once it gets out of the garage. The Wee Review
3.5
theres an audience for exciting stories about American car history provided they feature big stars, exciting races, and center around the cars themsel .. Living Life Fearless



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