Made with a lot of heart, and filmed to look like it was shot in the 70s, The Stunt Driver is perhaps a bit slight but it is quite touching in its somewhat irreverent tone. The crew here understands the assignment; take a rather absurd but real life story, one that might be a bit underwhelming in a way, and tell it with as much gusto as they can. The cast is great and the film is surprisingly engaging. Sure they may play fast and loose a bit with the story but the capture the heart.
Baruchel is quite good here. I was happy to see him play both the comedic bits (but in a subdued way) with the dramatic. I like seeing him in roles that aren't just silly and this one finds just the right balance.
And by the film's ending (if you know the history they stick to that) you're all in for Carter, cause how can you not?
The Stunt Driver
Starring: Jay Baruchel, Ed Helms, Ben Foster
Writer/Director: Michael Dowse
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