The Accidental Getaway Driver
February 5th, 2023 / Kevin Ward
Sundance 2023
"The Accidental Getaway Driver" depicts the true story of a Vietnamese cab driver who was forcefully taken captive by three escaped convicts from Orange County Prison. While the film initially presents itself as a crime thriller, it ultimately becomes a poignant character drama exploring the fundamental human desire for connection and family. The film feels its length, and the balancing of the tones of the disparate genres feels off at times, but this still makes for an enjoyable and emotionally moving watch.
— 3 / 5 ⭐
Director: Sing J. Lee
Screenplay: Sing J. Lee, Christopher Chen
Cast: Hiep Tran-Nghia, Dustin Nguyen, Dali Benssalah, Phi Vu, Gabrielle Chan
Producers: Basil Iwanyk, Joseph Hieu, Kimberly Steward, Andrew Sorgie, Jes Vu, Brendon Boyea
Runtime: 109 minutes
Rated: NR