DriverX

Unexpectedly worthwhile film detailing the strengths and strains in a modern-day marriage in a major American city. Patrick Fabian, a favorite from "Better Call Saul" plays Leonard, whose joy in life and his work was the record store he owned for so many years that he feels like he doesn't know how to do anything else. He decides to take a job driving for a new service, and in the course of that, learns more about his city and its inhabitants than maybe he really cares to know. However, he gets into a groove with the job and, though his wife seems to want more, he IS making progress...and friends! Both the lead roles here are extremely nuanced and amazing to watch this husband and wife navigate a difficult time. Funny, touching, an exploration of modern-day life and its joys and obstacles.

DriverX is a drama about Leonard (Patrick Fabian), a stay-at-home middle-aged dad, who starts driving for an (fictional) Uber-like company to help support his family. As he begins driving he becomes intrigued by the fast paced nightlife so much different from his one life style which makes him feel young again.

Writer-director Barrial based the movie on his own experiences as an Uber driver. But, actually, nothing happens in this film. I'm not saying this is a bad movie, it's not, but everything about it screams this film is something else, including the trailer. In the story, Leonard was a manager of a record store that had to shut down because no one was buying vinyl anymore. This seems a bit odd because this format pop up everywhere now-days. Also, there is no pretense that any one passenger is there to impart deep wisdom, not to mention that there is more vomiting here than any film needs. There are not many sympathetic female characters here, too. This whole film tries to epitomize the struggle of many different annoying points in life ... but we already saw so many other movies doing it better.

5+/10

It seems that many that reviewed the film missed the point of the plot. It's a movie for married men, and men in committed monogamous relationships, and it's about "manning up" to that commitment, regardless of what life throws at you. It's not just for the men in the audience though, it's for the women as well as the message here is about recognizing that commitment from their partners and being supportive in return. There is some fine acting going on in this movie, excellent photography, directing, and I thought the soundtrack to be well thought out and chosen in consideration of the lead actors' role in the film. I also enjoyed visiting L.A. virtually, as I grew up in the city but haven't been back to visit since 1991. I plan on it in 2021 for my 50th high school class reunion. I may park n Ventura though and take the Uber the remaining distance as the thought of driving in L.A. traffic again isn't on my "bucket list" My hat's off to the independent drivers for hire of L.A...and to the cast and crew of this movie, thanks for the "lift"..

A semi interesting look into what it's like to be a driver for a ride sharing company. Decent acting. Ok story.

This is an engaging slice-of-life portrait of a rideshare driver who's struggling with aging, fatherhood and marital issues.