American Driver
American Driver

American Driver

2017Movie87 minEnglish

An American driver, Jack Curry takes a job driving Nigerian celebrities to the annual GIAMA Awards to impress his boss Kate. Along his journey he tries to become friends with actor Jim Iyke, who wants to be left alone.

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IMDb4.6/10
Director: Rick JacobsonGenres: Action, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling mechanic and former getaway driver is forced to take one last job for his former mentor. He must outwit the police and a ruthless crime syndicate to protect his family and reclaim his life. The film follows his perilous journey as he navigates the dangerous underworld of high-stakes car chases and betrayals.

Critical Reception

American Driver received a generally lukewarm reception from critics and audiences. While some praised its action sequences and the performances of its cast, many found the plot to be predictable and derivative of other crime thrillers. The film struggled to stand out in a crowded genre, with reviews often highlighting its formulaic approach.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film offers some decent car chase sequences, but they aren't enough to elevate the generic plot.
  • Performances are adequate, though the characters often feel underdeveloped.
  • Lacks originality and falls into many of the common tropes of the crime thriller genre.

Google audience: Audience reception for American Driver is largely unavailable or not widely documented, making it difficult to summarize specific user sentiments.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around the state of Georgia, utilizing local landscapes and communities for its various action sequences.

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