Taxi 3
Taxi 3

Taxi 3

2003Movie87 minFrench

A gang of thieves calling themselves the Santa Claus Gang are wreaking havoc, and the police can't keep up. Police Captain Gilbert is distracted by a Chinese reporter writing a story on his squad, and taxi driver Daniel is in the midst of a relationship crisis. After a string of mistakes in which the thieves outsmart the police time and time again, Daniel and his super-taxi pitch in.

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IMDb5.8/10
Google Users64%
Director: Gérard KrawczykGenres: Action, Comedy, Crime

Plot Summary

In Marseille, taxi driver Daniel's skills are once again put to the test when a new gang of sophisticated criminals, dubbed the 'Christmas-themed superheroes', emerges. These criminals are incredibly efficient and are stealing money and jewels while evading the police. Inspector Emilien, Daniel's best friend, is tasked with stopping them, and he reluctantly enlists Daniel's help, who is now trying to lead a normal life with his girlfriend, Lilly.

Critical Reception

Taxi 3 received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who found it to be a formulaic and uninspired sequel that relied too heavily on the established gags and action sequences from its predecessors. While some acknowledged its energetic pace and comedic moments, many felt the plot was weak and the humor repetitive. Audiences, however, generally enjoyed it for its lighthearted entertainment and action, contributing to its box office success.

What Reviewers Say

  • Relies heavily on the established comedic formula and action set pieces.
  • Humor is often repetitive and predictable.
  • Lacks originality and a compelling plot.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Taxi 3 to be an entertaining and fun-filled action-comedy, appreciating its fast-paced car chases and slapstick humor. Many viewers felt it delivered on the same lighthearted entertainment value as the previous films in the series. However, some found the plot predictable and the jokes less fresh than before, though this did not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.

Fun Fact

The distinctive yellow Peugeot 406 used by Daniel in the film was specifically modified for the movie, featuring upgraded suspension and engine parts to handle the demanding stunt sequences.

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