Wacky Taxi

I bought this for £3 at a fleamarket as I collect old obscure films. The cover said, 'Family Comedy Colour' one of these didn't fit. Sure it is a family film and it's in colour, but there isn't much comedy in it except for the little bits where they really tried to inject some in. Actually it is quite a entertaining story of a poor man with kids who dreams of leaving his job at the canning factory and start up his own business. And he does, by buying an old junk heap car and painting taxi on the side he ferries people around town. But many things go wrong and he's discouraged from trying all the way by his brother in law but he carries on. It's a little strange in parts but this helps to keep you interested. Overall it's a nice family film with a bit of a grimy touch it manages to be a better than average tale of a man and his dream. 7 / 10

In my opinion this is highly underrated. No not really a 10, but for fans of modern independent films, an unrecognized gem. John Astin is always a plus for me, like Alan Arkin or Steve Buscemi maybe? Yes, slow paced, but relatable to those who don't live in super hero tights or travel the spaceways, and worry about how day to day life sometimes goes the wrong way. Low budget and probably you'll see it in a blurry public domain version. Try not to hold that against it and relax and just appreciate it for what it is, not for what it could never be or never tried to be. Great performances by all. And Thanks to those who helped make this movie with their hearts.

I loved it. Perfect for the era. A pick me up, feel good flick with no frills. Just real. Love it or hate it...just watch it. John Astin is a pro, here and everywhere. Loved the craziness of the filming. The plot is simple. We all want the American dream, but are scared to take the risk. This film takes all the risk and doesn't worry about losing. Many may see this as a "wacky" film, but it's perfect for its intended purpose. To motivate and entertain. No big budget, no special effects. Seemed more like a current reality show. I put this on because it seemed old, wacky and out of sorts. It was exactly that and exactly what I needed at that moment. It's wacky for sure. Watch it to the end. Thank you John Astin.

A man buys a taxi to change his monotonous existence. A mediocre movie with an ending that doesn't belong to him. The only scene I liked was the loss of the taxi. I could feel the feeling of abandonment and emptiness that captured the poor taxi driver's heart. Only decent scene from the movie or at least the only one I remember.

This is not a great movie but I would have been OK with sitting through it at the drive-in back in the day. My daughter says that any movie you can sit through should get at least a 3. I might even give this a 3.5. The story is about a man who wants to be more than a low paid factory worker and dreams of establishing a successful business. There are a lot of reasons to be discouraged but his family supports him through it all and he never gives up on his dream. I didn't like the final wrap-up at the end. It wasn't really needed. Otherwise it might have gotten a 4 from me, but it wasn't a deal breaker. Nice little G rated family movie.