Absent Driver
Absent Driver

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Absent Driver

2020
Movie
3 min
English

A private chauffeur drives you around, wherever you like, whenever you like, but do you even know who or what drives you?

Insights

IMDb5.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes35%
Metacritic45/100
Google Users65%
Director: David V. MilesGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling actor, haunted by a past tragedy, takes on a mysterious driving job that blurs the line between reality and hallucination. As he delves deeper into the unknown, he must confront his own demons and the unsettling truth about his passengers. The journey forces him to question his sanity and the consequences of his choices.

Critical Reception

Absent Driver received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and lead performance, while others found its plot convoluted and unsatisfying. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating its unconventional narrative and others criticizing its slow pace and lack of clear resolution.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and a compelling central performance by director David V. Miles.

  • Criticized for a confusing and underdeveloped plot that fails to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

  • Some found the film's ambiguity intriguing, while others deemed it frustratingly opaque.

Google audience: Google users largely found 'Absent Driver' to be a visually interesting but ultimately unsatisfying film. While some appreciated the film's attempt at psychological depth and the performances, many felt that the narrative was too slow and the ending left too many questions unanswered. The film's atmosphere was often cited as a positive, but it wasn't enough to overcome the perceived weaknesses in storytelling for a significant portion of viewers.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a single, aging vehicle to enhance the claustrophobic and disorienting atmosphere.

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