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Summary: A contemporary classic!
Review: This is a superb film with excellent performances, a strong story line and a beautiful setting! It's all about an aging but strong minded southern belle (Jessica Tandy) who builds a strong and enduring friendship with her patient and unflappable chauffeur (Morgan Freeman). At first they were adversaries that couldn't agree on anything, but as the years passed they built a friendship based on mutual understanding and respect. This wonderful movie also stars Dan Aykroyd, Patti Lupone and Esther Rolle. This beautifully made masterpiece features Bruce Beresford's wonderful direction, excellent performances by ALL of its actors, lead and supporting and a memorable music score. This gem of a film also features tons of beautiful and picturesque southern scenery, as it was filmed on location, in and around Atlanta. This is definitely one film you'll want to see, unfortunately they don't make movies like this anymore. This was a sleeper when first released in theaters, but went on to become a box-office smash and an American classic. If you enjoy Jessica Tandy's performance, be sure to see her in Fried Green Tomatoes (1991) with Kathy Bates, The Birds (1963) with Tippi Hedren and Rod Taylor and The Seventh Cross (1944) with Spencer Tracy, Agnes Moorehead and Tandy's real life husband Hume Cronyn. Morgan Freeman fans should see Lean on Me (1989) with Robert Guillaume, Lynne Thigpen and Regina Taylor.
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Summary: Driving Miss Daisy
Review: Driving Miss Daisy was released in 1989 with a running time of 99 minutes. Bruce Beresford of Warner Studio was the director. The cast included Jessica Tandy ( Daisy Werthan), Morgan Freeman (Hoke Colburn) and Dan Aykroyd (Boolie Werthan).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.
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Summary: What a crime
Review: It was criminal that this movie won best film. Films like "Glory," which was snubbed by the academy, and "Born on the Forth of July" were more deserving. "Do the Right Thing," which came out that year, was a far superior film on racism than this trite film about a guy driving an old lady around. "Driving Miss Daisy" is fraught with cliches and vapid sentimentality. The ponderous dialogue between ole Daisy and Hoke in a moving vehicle didn't measure about to the vastly superior dialogue in a static restaurant in "My Dinner with Andre." I sense "Miss Daisy" got the warm fuzzy award; it was a roundabout way to give an aged actresses, Jessica Tandy, a life achivement award.
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Summary: Aging Millionairess & Chauffeur Form Lasting Friendship
Review: Morgan Freeman and Jessica Tandy (in Oscar Winning performance) invoke grace and dignity in this sensitive treatment of race relations and old age. Freeman stars as a gentle, wise black chauffeur in the service of a spunky Jewish widow, played by Tandy. As the years pass, their relationship evolves into a remarkable friendship despite their different backgrounds. The film is skillfully adapted from the award-winning play, unfolding against the backdrop of civil rights changes in the South. Somewhat simplistic to be considered a strong statement about race relations, the Best Picture/Best Screenpaly Oscar Winner makes a heartwarming effort to give witness to dignified aging. Freeman was never better, and the chemistry between the two leads is simply beautiful to watch. This is a strong 5-star cinema experience!*****
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Summary: A Great Tale of an Unlikely Friendship
Review: "Driving Miss Daisy" is one of the best films released in 1989, rightfully winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Makeup. This adaptation of the play version is brilliant. It tells the story, set between 1940's-1960's, of a fiesty elderly woman who's unhappy of growing old. As she meets a man who becomes her driver, the story develops into something special. The combination of stories become increasingly interesting as the two develop a close friendship. Their relationship beats the racist society and the painful past that the man has endured. Through everything, their lives change forever. Her son's frequent visits to her house offer the added entertainment value as it adds to the emotional value. Despite the twenty-five year plot span, the storyline flows smoothly. The warm, loving story offers an unforgettable viewing experience. Jessica Tandy performs her role as the unhappy elderly woman splendidly. Her every expressed emotion is felt upon audiences. She became the oldest person to win an Oscar, at age 80. Morgan Freeman and Dan Ackroyd's Oscar nominated roles (Best Actor/ Best Supporting Actor) offer the added unique theme to this great film. All other actors also performed wonderfully. The quality of "Driving Miss Daisy" proves that it's destined to become a classic in the following years. It's sure to continue pleasing audiences for many years to come. Most viewers will have to watch it multiple times to fully understand the movie because of its deep storyline. Afterwards, those who do will be glad they did.
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Summary: A Great Tale of an Unlikely Friendship
Review: "Driving Miss Daisy" is one of the best films released in 1989, rightfully winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay, and Best Makeup. This adaptation of the play version is brilliant. It tells the story, set between 1940's-1960's, of a fiesty elderly woman who's unhappy of growing old. As she meets a man who becomes her driver, the story develops into something special. The combination of stories become increasingly interesting as the two develop a close friendship. Their relationship beats the racist society and the painful past that the man has endured. Through everything, their lives change forever. Her son's frequent visits to her house offer the added entertainment value as it adds to the emotional value. Despite the twenty-five year plot span, the storyline flows smoothly. The warm, loving story offers an unforgettable viewing experience. Jessica Tandy performs her role as the unhappy elderly woman splendidly. Her every expressed emotion is felt upon audiences. She became the oldest person to win an Oscar, at age 80. Morgan Freeman and Dan Ackroyd's Oscar nominated roles (Best Actor/ Best Supporting Actor) offer the added unique theme to this great film. All other actors also performed wonderfully. The quality of "Driving Miss Daisy" proves that it's destined to become a classic in the following years. It's sure to continue pleasing audiences for many years to come. Most viewers will have to watch it multiple times to fully understand the movie because of its deep storyline. Afterwards, those who do will be glad they did.
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Summary: The viewer from FL, United States, is a complete idiot
Review: First of all viewer from FL, Untied States, this movie has little to no cliches in it. It is a simple, original story based on a simple, original play, about two ordinary people, one stubborn, proud, and self-relying, and one patient, cheerful, and simpleminded, and how these two people who roiginally had a lot of friction, learn to open up to, and even love each other through one chaffeuring the other. Sir, I get the feeling you don't even know what "cliche" and "vapid" even mean. And Born on the fourth of July is a liberal hippie movie that supports, selfishness,, hate, and sorrow, this movie deserved all it's OScars.
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Summary: An Unlikely Pair
Review: This Academy Award winning drama is a touching story about the coexistence of an aging southern woman and her chauffer. Miss Daisy played by Jessica Tandy (Academy Award for Best Actress) is a feisty Jewish woman forced to endure the tragedy of growing older. Her son played by Dan Aykroyd is faced with the dilemma of playing parent to his parent. Morgan Freeman plays Hoke, the black chauffer hired by her son. Set in Atlanta, GA beginning in the late 1940's this film spans 25 years of an unlikely friendship before and during the fight for Civil Rights. A must see classic, this story keeps the audience wondering what will she think of next, and how will he handle it. Skillfully done with everyday events and situations it is certainly deserving of the Best Picture Academy Award.
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Summary: The best of the best
Review: Superb casting of Jessica Tandy as a stubborn elderly Southern woman of privilege and Morgan Freeman as her loyal and capable and patient chauffeur makes this one of the best dramas and character studies of all time. Tandy won an Oscar for this 1989 performance and Freeman was nominated for one. This is a movie of wonderful spirited characters, people who demonstrate sassiness, independence, tolerance, admiration, and respect for each other - but only after a few years of working together. It all started when Miss Daisy crashed her car and her son, Dan Aykroyd, a pompous banker type, declared she absolutely could drive no more. So he hired a chauffeur for her. At first, all the old Southern prejudices came into plan, prejudices of class, race, and education. But gradually the wisdom and quiet patience of Freeman's character won her over.
At its core, this is the story of an unlikely friendship that shows it's possible to transcend prejudice and appreciate the human being within. Highest marks.
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Summary: Beautiful Drive
Review: One of the greatest movies I have watched - this Oscar winning movie is a great piece of art. Every inch of the movie is enjoyable and everyone has give their best performance. The story is about the relations between Daisy, an old lady, and Hoke, her chauffeur. The relation between Morgan and Ms.Daisy is a beautiful poem - like a river taking rough course initially, struggling and flowing smoothly before merging with the ocean. Ms.Daisy feels initially that she is a strong woman - mentally and physically - not believing that she has gotten old. His son feels that she needs help and gets a chaffeur for his mother. Ms.Daisy gets angry and neglects Morgan. But Morgan never leaves Ms.Daisy in spite of this. He shops, cooks, sobs and pats until Mr.Daisy comes to know the relationship. The sudden death of the cook puts more pressure. Wonderful performance by both Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman. It is unfortunate that Morgan Freeman could not bag the Oscar. Must to see - highly recommend.
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