Black Cab – Movie Review
First Reaction – Black Cab keeps us on edge throughout.
Where to Watch
Black Cab is coming to Blu-ray, DVD and digital on 7 April 2025 courtesy of Acorn Media International.
Director: Bruce Goodison
Writer: Virginia Gilbert (Screenplay)
Cast
- George Bukhari (Ridley)
- Nick Frost (Shaun of the Dead)
- Synnove Karlsen (Last Night in Soho)
- Luke Norris (Poldark)
Plot: A couple’s jovial cab driver diverts them to a remote, haunted road, revealing disturbing motives and his true intentions.
Runtime: 1 Hour 28 Minutes
There may be spoilers in the rest of the review
Story: Black Cab starts when Anne (Karlsen) and Patrick (Norris) call a taxi home. Driver (Frost) picks them up and it seems like a normal journey home. However, Anne and Patrick’s relationship with filled with problems which her friends try to help her out of.
Meanwhile, the Driver has other plans for the couple and holds them hostage in his taxi. However, he doesn’t reveal his motives early and Anne is left to question her life choices on the journey from hell.
Verdict on Black Cab
Recap
The movie follows a couple who get a taxi home, only to discover the driver has plans for them. They must figure out what he wants and how to escape before the night ends.
Best Parts
The performances are great, with Nick Frost being chilling and Synnove Karlsen being a good resourceful woman in distress. We are kept guessing throughout the movie, as we wonder what the driver wants and once it is revealed, it brings a disturbing truth to the story. However, the most disturbing factor in the story is how Anne continues to let Patrick back in her life, which presents the domestic abuse situation.
Worst Parts
The movie does keep us guessing a lot but relies on too many twists and turns. A few of these don’t feel earned from the previous chapters in the story.
Final Thoughts –Black Cab has great performances which grab our attention.
