Driven round the bend
Driven round the bend

Driven round the bend

2021Movie95 minFrench

Pierre, a serviceman with a strong character, goes back to his childhood housing estate to take over his dying father’s driving school. But things have changed a bit while he’s been away, and the teaching methods are very different. After a rough first encounter, Pierre has to adapt, ditch his prejudices and turn his life around

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Cathy de la CruzGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A struggling artist finds himself entangled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse when he witnesses a crime. As he tries to navigate the escalating threats, his grip on reality begins to fracture, leading him down a perilous path where loyalty and survival are tested.

Critical Reception

Driven Round the Bend received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful narrative and strong lead performance, while some noted pacing issues in the latter half of the film.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its taut thriller elements and atmospheric tension.
  • Noted for a compelling central performance that anchors the film.
  • Some critics found the plot occasionally predictable and the pacing uneven.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful plot and the lead actor's performance, finding it to be an engaging thriller, though a minority found certain narrative choices to be less convincing.

Fun Fact

The film was shot entirely on location in a remote coastal town, adding to its atmospheric and isolated feel.

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