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Aug 19, 2022PatEe rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I enjoyed this movie. Very light affair, which is such a relief from all the violent action movies today. This is a nice little story, though, secretly, I would have liked a different ending.
Aug 02, 2022ScorchingSun rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
A delight to watch Ben Kingsley's dry wry wit warmly waltzing with Patricia Clarkson's marriage breakdown foaming at the brain. Spoiler alert : Sadly bittersweet that it was decided at the end that genders could not mix as just friends. In…
Oct 20, 2021LynJoan rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I am so glad I found this film, and now may be you will too! Charming, interesting and moving it will take you on a journey. Both actors are superb!
Feb 11, 2020akirakato rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Directed by Isabel Coixet in 2014 based on a New Yorker article by Katha Pollitt, this American dramedy follows Wendy, a WASPish book critic who takes driving lessons with an East Indian instructor after the breakup of her…
May 01, 2019kpelish rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Patricia Clarkson is excellent as a middle-aged, prototypical liberal New Yorker whose bitterly unwanted divorce forces her into many changes, including finally learning how to drive. Her first interactions with her driving instructor, a…
Apr 22, 2019howiecat rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Loved it. Up there with the best movies I've seen this year. Great acting, great script interesting story. Also, upbeat...people of different faiths and cultures learning from each other.
Jan 02, 2019mr_chocolate rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
I too liked this film that starred Ben Kinglsey (Ghandi:1982; Schindler's List: 1993; Iron Man 3: 2013), and Patricia Clarkson (Maze Runner: 2014, 2015 & 2018) as the two main characters that were on their own roads of discovery. One…
Jul 28, 2018LotusDcr rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Greatly acted, unusual story about two very different people coming to terms with their intimate relationships. Very well done.
Jun 09, 2018BlueHippo rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Very enjoyable movie. Wonderful cast - touching story.
Jun 05, 2018JCLMargaretO rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A perfect example of how two people appearing to be so completely different can not only find common ground, but also learn from each other.
May 23, 2018Nooksack20 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great story. Great cast. Highly recommended.
Apr 12, 2018tenet rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Rated 6/10. I thought Ben Kingsley made the show. He was excellent. The overall story was okay, but not terrific.
Mar 26, 2018susancp61 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Well done. Two great actors. Interesting to see, two different lives, intersect and intertwine.
Dec 11, 2017Montlakereader rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
We REALLY liked this movie. Fascinating characters in a good story that maintains a meaningful thread throughout.
Dec 05, 2017chavita rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
very nice movie
Nov 17, 2017
Really liked it except the sex stuff wasn't needed - it would have been better without the token sex scenes.
Apr 24, 2017Jodi13 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
Slow moving like when you're learning to drive, but worth the ride.
Apr 12, 2017poodlegirl rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Wonderful cast, wonderful story, wonderful message. Has Sir Ben Kingsley ever made a bad movie???
Apr 01, 2017JeanieG rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
This was a fun and enjoyable movie with a good story and well acted.
Mar 27, 2017HarmonyPeaceLove rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Great, wonderful & simple movie. I enjoyed the story & the life lesson. He gave or shared with her the lesson in driving are also lessons you can use in your relationships, marriage or just in life. Two beautiful people learning from each…
Mar 17, 2017humbleworm rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
The movie ends abruptly with the emotionally-stunted main characters only slightly improved, but then this is realistic for short-term nature of driving lessons. I wouldn't describe any of the acting performances as stellar and there is…
Feb 13, 2017gingercat108 rated this title 2.5 out of 5 stars
Nice enough movie, Script did not give Patricia Clarkson or Ben Kinsley roles to shine in. (East) Indian immigrants ALL played very well in their too short roles. Patrician & Ben's characters were ho-hum as, I think, the script gave them…
Feb 11, 2017d2013 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Loved it!
Nov 13, 2016gestr rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Show was very enjoyable. A feel good show.
Oct 21, 2016Staggerwing rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I kept waiting for the comedy and it just never did come through. The divorce could have been more dramatic. The driving lessons could have been more comical. This movie flat-lined for me.