Driving Movie Reviews

Driving Miss Daisy takes place during the 1940's in Atlanta, Georgia. As the movie begins, Miss Daisy is getting into her car and attempts to drive. This quickly ends with her wrecking the car. After this particular incident Boolie realizes that his 70 year old mother should not drive anymore. Boolie decides to hire a chauffer, which Miss Daisy is completely against. She is a Souther, Jewish woman who is very independent, stubborn and wealthy. Even though she is wealthy, her concern about what her friends would think of her made the acceptance of a chauffer more difficult. When Miss Daisy meets Hoke Colburn a black, quiet, and caring chauffer, she is determined not to allow him to drive her. Hoke is also a very patient and persisten man who finally persuades Miss Daisy to accept a ride. As time goes on, a special relationship is built despite what others during this time frame may have thought possible. It is a demonstration that two people with little in common can build a lasting relationship of friendship and trust that spans over the course of 20 years.

In rating this movie, I gave it 5 stars. Mainly, because it shows that even thought society was not ready to accept any social changes, this did not interfere with the relationship of a 70 year old Jewish woman and a black man hired as a chauffer. This is a movie that I would recommend everyone to watch to get a better understanding that being different does not have to be a barrier or obstacle for building lasting relationships.

But good relationships are not discriminated by color, race or sex. Point exemplified. Very well indeed.

Morgan Freeman as Hoke, an african-american and the chauffeur for Ms. Daisy (Jessica Tandy), an American Jew who is reluctant to have him as one. Their loneliness and the circumstances lead them to a 25-year long warm relationship. Crafted beautifully, this masterpiece is a drama as well as a melodrama.

Expressing a serious problem (racism) in an intended comedy is not a joke, and Alfred Uhry - the playwright has done it carefully and effectively. Hans Zimmer's music gives a boost to the film. Inspite of the four academy awards (including Jessica Tandy as Best Actress), I am sure Morgan Freeman also deserved one for his performance.

A must-see if you like dramas.

Driving Miss Daisy takes place during the 1940's in Atlanta, Georgia. As the movie begins, Miss Daisy is getting into her car and attempts to drive. This quickly ends with her wrecking the car. After this particular incident Boolie realizes that his 70 year old mother should not drive anymore. Boolie decides to hire a chauffer, which Miss Daisy is completely against. She is a Souther, Jewish woman who is very independent, stubborn and wealthy. Even though she is wealthy, her concern about what her friends would think of her made the acceptance of a chauffer more difficult. When Miss Daisy meets Hoke Colburn a black, quiet, and caring chauffer, she is determined not to allow him to drive her. Hoke is also a very patient and persisten man who finally persuades Miss Daisy to accept a ride. As time goes on, a special relationship is built despite what others during this time frame may have thought possible. It is a demonstration that two people with little in common can build a lasting relationship of friendship and trust that spans over the course of 20 years.

In rating this movie, I gave it 5 stars. Mainly, because it shows that even thought society was not ready to accept any social changes, this did not interfere with the relationship of a 70 year old Jewish woman and a black man hired as a chauffer. This is a movie that I would recommend everyone to watch to get a better understanding that being different does not have to be a barrier or obstacle for building lasting relationships.

But good relationships are not discriminated by color, race or sex. Point exemplified. Very well indeed.

Morgan Freeman as Hoke, an african-american and the chauffeur for Ms. Daisy (Jessica Tandy), an American Jew who is reluctant to have him as one. Their loneliness and the circumstances lead them to a 25-year long warm relationship. Crafted beautifully, this masterpiece is a drama as well as a melodrama.

Expressing a serious problem (racism) in an intended comedy is not a joke, and Alfred Uhry - the playwright has done it carefully and effectively. Hans Zimmer's music gives a boost to the film. Inspite of the four academy awards (including Jessica Tandy as Best Actress), I am sure Morgan Freeman also deserved one for his performance.

A must-see if you like dramas.