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Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, Marion Cotillard, Emma Sjöberg, Manuela Gourary ... see more see more... , Bernard Farcy , Georges Neri

Taxi driver Daniel (Samy Naceri) gets out of a traffic offense by making a deal with arresting-officer Emilien (Frederic Diefenthal). A friendship develops as Daniel chauffeurs Emilien about, and soon... read more read more... the two are in pursuit of German bank robbers. This film was scripted by Luc Besson during the 30 days he waited for Columbia's decision on his The Fifth Element, and it was completed on the day Columbia okayed The Fifth Element. After a fall from a horse put director Gerard Pires in the hospital, director Gerard Krawczyk subbed since permits issued by Marseilles cited a set time period, and the start date could not be changed. More than 100 cars took part in the crashes and chases through the Marseilles streets with stuntwork by famed racecar drivers. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Directed by: Gérard Pirčs

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  • SirPant
    May 16, 2011
    SirPant
    Taxi might just be my favourite of the Luc Besson produced action/comedies. Samy Naceri and Frédéric Diefenthal work really well off each other. I laughed often and was entertained throughout, you can't ask for much more than that! The pizza delivery bike back-flips were awesome!
  • phubbs1
    May 30, 2009
    phubbs1
    The first and best of the four films by far, the action is slightly more serious and alittle more towards 'Lethal Weapon' and the acting seems much more proper and less lampoon. Its not gritty or bloody but its a good fun action flick with some great car sequences which actually ... read morelook pretty realistic and fast unlike the sequels over the top stunts. The baddies in this one are the best too, German eurotrash that actually look abit evil and act dastardly haha those darn Germans huh ;) some nice gun sequences too which make the film feel much more adult and really add to the whole atmosphere of the film, in its time this was good stuff for petrol heads and one of Luc Bessons best ideas, he seems to like taxi's.
  • DragonEyeMorrison
    February 2, 2008
    DragonEyeMorrison
    Funny, that german blonde is hot as hell. Just avoid the sequels.
  • rezpatriot
    January 27, 2008
    rezpatriot
    Kind of funny French film with lots of entertainment. First in a series of cab feature films. Worth getting
  • garyX
    December 1, 2006
    garyX
    A very silly but fun French action film about a souped up Taxi driver helping an incompetent police inspector catch a gang of high speed bank robbers. Think Ronin via Inspector Clouseau!
  • stuartb1234
    November 30, 2006
    stuartb1234
    High octane car movie with great stunts... shame its in french!
  • InaHH
    November 1, 2006
    InaHH
    Fun, nonsense French action movie. Get the popcorn and enjoy! Very fast-paced, very much fun.
  • peterdepok
    July 29, 2008
    peterdepok
    The opening scooter trick scene has yet to be replicated in modern cinema. This is definitely a precursor to "The Fast and The Furious."
  • flynnparadox
    October 25, 2006
    flynnparadox
    Fun, light action/comedy from the Luc Besson stable. Naceri and Diefenthal are quite funny, Emma Sjoberg is EXTREMELY hot and the action is exciting and fast. Don't let the horrible American remake put you off seeing the original.

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Prairie Miller
February 8, 2007
Prairie Miller, WBAI Web Radio

Latifah, known for going after roles meant for men just because men tend to have much juicier characters, makes the most of a taxi driver who is both ballsy and sensuous when need be. Full Review

Dave Kehr
October 6, 2004
Dave Kehr, New York Times

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Jessica Winter
October 6, 2004
Jessica Winter, Village Voice

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October 6, 2004
Hollywood Reporter

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Dragan Antulov
September 21, 2004
Dragan Antulov, rec.arts.movies.reviews

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Almar Haflidason
November 13, 2001
Almar Haflidason, BBC

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Geoff Andrew
February 9, 2006
Geoff Andrew, Time Out

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Michael Witt
March 5, 2002
Michael Witt, Sight and Sound

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November 13, 2001
Irish Times

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November 13, 2001
Empire Magazine

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