Taxi 3

silentridge64 NewcomerOP

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#1 · Jul 5, 2003

Anyone catch this yet? Thoughts? Opinions?

Personally, I was really into it... honestly, way better than the second one... probably sits right up there with the first installment, if I do say so myself. The action never lets up for a second, and they managed to pack in just enough humor to keep the whole crowd laughing without it feeling forced or trying too hard.

Anyway, if you haven't seen the third one yet, I highly recommend it... solid 7/10...

If you missed the first two, you should probably watch them in order... even if you dig the first one but couldn't stand the second, go ahead and check out the third anyway... the second one just missed the mark a bit.🙂)

Timothy Cox2 Active Member

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#2 · Jul 5, 2003

This movie is a dud... I wouldn't dare give it more than a 5/10. It’s totally predictable and honestly just a cheap knockoff of the first two films. The original entries actually had some genuine humor, but you won't find any of that here. To make matters worse, Luc Besson wrote the script for this one too. I can't recommend it. I just really hope they don't try to make a fourth part.

Patrick Ramirez4 Newcomer

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#3 · Jul 6, 2003

I'm with you there. Honestly, it’s still better than the second one, which felt like the absolute bottom of the barrel for me. I guess the first one is the best, then comes the third, and then the second is trailing behind.

James Williams3 Newcomer

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#4 · Jul 6, 2003

I love movies you can just zone out to with some popcorn.
Taxi 3 is exactly that kind of flick.
I thought the first two were pretty terrible, but I actually had a blast with the third one.
Honestly... that opening scene where she’s losing her mind at those rally drivers because they won't move, and then she turns around to apologize to the passengers because of all the tourists clogging up the streets? Pure genius.
God, we need more fun movies like this...

silentridge64 NewcomerOP

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#5 · Jul 6, 2003

Peter Pan said:I live for those movies you just put on with a big bowl of popcorn.
The Uber movies are exactly like that.
I thought the first two were total garbage, but I actually had a blast with the third one.
I mean... that opening scene in the second movie where he’s just losing his mind at the rally drivers because he can't overtake them, and then he turns around to apologize to the passengers in the Uber because some tourists are clogging up the road? That was pure genius.
God, we need more mindless entertainment like this.

I'm with you there. Though I also have to agree with rocker that while the third one beats the second, the original is still the king.

Elizabeth Garcia2 Active Member

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#6 · Jul 7, 2003

So, I finally sat through the first part (don't kill me, I know, I usually steer clear of stuff this graphic)... and honestly, I got exactly what I asked for—one of the absolute worst movies I've seen in years.
As for parts 2 and 3? Yeah, there's no way I'm ever watching those.
The wildest part about this whole mess, though, is how they're marketing this disaster by claiming Steven Spielberg wrote the script. I mean, technically it's true, but man, it's just unbelievable.
How does someone with an actual global reputation in Hollywood put their name on a "so-called" script for an Uber movie (which, let's be honest, any random guy in a small town in Ohio could have scribbled down in an hour or two) without dying of pure embarrassment? Back in the day, when people actually cared about their dignity, a script like this would have been signed off as:
ALAN SMITHEE.

casualtrucker79 Newcomer

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#7 · Jul 7, 2003

I recently sat down to watch the first two installments, and honestly, they were perfectly fine little flicks if you're just looking to unwind and switch your brain off for a bit...👍
By the way, I was wondering, does he still drive that same old ride, or have they finally upgraded him to something with a bit more horsepower?

silentridge64 NewcomerOP

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#8 · Jul 8, 2003

Henry Bennett53 said:I sat through the first part—go ahead and kill me if you want, I usually steer clear of this kind of trash—and I got exactly what I asked for: one of the worst movies released in recent memory.
There is zero chance I’m ever watching parts two or three.
The most baffling thing about this whole disaster is how they market it, claiming the script was written by Steven Spielberg. It’s technically true, but it’s honestly unbelievable.
How does someone with an actual reputation in global cinema attach their name to a script for an Uber movie—which, let’s be honest, any average Joe in a small town in the Midwest could have scribbled down in an hour or two—without dying of pure embarrassment? Not too long ago, back when people actually cared about their dignity, a script like this would have just been credited to:
ALAN SMITHEE.

I don't really get why you're so bitter that this movie even exists in the first place? Personally, those Mexican soap operas they run on TV drive me absolutely insane... every time I accidentally flip to one, I feel a genuine fear that the television might spontaneously combust from the sheer agony of it all... but I don't start a war with people every time someone comments on some random episode of whatever garbage series is airing.

Why would anyone die of shame when these movies are being screened and making money? Clearly, they’re turning a profit, otherwise someone like Steven Spielberg wouldn't bother making two sequels out of pure perversion or just to give people something to fight about.

As for ALAN SMITHEE, that’s the name used when a director is stripped of their vision because the studio changed everything until it looks nothing like what they intended to film; it’s not what a writer uses when they realize their own script is garbage. When that happens, the film isn't even truly finished.

Besides, just as I’ll never understand why you felt the need to go to war over such a popular film, you’re never going to understand why other people think it’s actually good. So, in the future, if you hate a movie and a fan asks for opinions, it's enough to just say 'I didn't like it.'

Simple enough?

silentridge64 NewcomerOP

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#9 · Jul 8, 2003

casualtrucker79 said:I watched parts one and two; they're decent enough if you just want to zone out and relax.👍
By the way, is he still driving that same old car, or did they finally swap him into something newer?

Since every massive white Ford looks exactly like the last massive white Ford to me, I'm betting it's the same ride...

though he’s been cruising around lately in a much more aggressive setup—you know, that version from the second movie with the roof scoops.

The car definitely has some upgrades now... winter gear, for instance... as for the rest, I guess you'll have to spot the details yourself.

Elizabeth Garcia2 Active Member

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#10 · Jul 8, 2003

silentridge64.....??

Look, if you hate a movie and some fan asks for opinions, just say "I didn't like it." Simple, right?

It’s not like that.
If I think a movie is a total disaster, I’m going to say it... whether you liked it or not. That goes for Uber or any other flick that I find absolutely terrible.
I never said everyone else had to feel the same way, and honestly, I don't really care if people agree with me or not. I'm just stating my own two cents. I never told you how you can't call Uber good just because I thought it was bad. Your opinion doesn't bother me... I read it and move on. It’s not like I’d tell you, "Hey, since you liked it, don't talk about it too much, just say 😁it was alright." That would be ridiculous.
And regarding Alan Smithee, I think everyone else understood my point better than you did. By the way, I know perfectly well when a director is using that pseudonym... I don't need a lecture on it.
Just putting that out there, for future reference...

Jamie Sanchez48 Newcomer

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#11 · Jul 9, 2003

Elon Musk said:I honestly don't understand why you're being so bitter about the fact that this movie even exists... personally, those endless Mexican soap operas they broadcast on TV drive me absolutely insane...

I find it truly hard to believe that people actually use Reddit to discuss garbage like Uber.

Elizabeth Garcia2 Active Member

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#12 · Jul 9, 2003

It’s not even just about the comments anymore... it’s gotten to the point where if you have the nerve to call that garbage movie what it actually is—trash—people start coming at you like you’ve committed a crime. They’re all like, "OH, YOU CAN'T SAY THAT!"
This whole Reddit place has gone downhill fast... seriously...

Sandra Palmer10 Member

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#13 · Jul 20, 2003

I mean, what’s your deal? Movies are meant for entertainment, right? It’s not always about some deep artistic statement or trying to melt your brain. People don't just sit around watching high-brow indie flicks all day. Honestly, half those "artistic" movies are pretty mid anyway—they only get any traction because people pretend they're profound just because some big-name director made them. Like, look at something like 'The 25th Hour'...

casualtrucker79 Newcomer

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#14 · Jul 20, 2003

Austin Martinez81 said:I mean, what’s your point? Movies are meant for entertainment, not necessarily to leave you with some profound artistic impression or force you to overanalyze everything... People don't just go to see high-brow art films; honestly, half of those "masterpieces" are actually quite mediocre and only get any traction because people assume they must mean something significant simply because a famous director made them. Take something like '25th Hour,' for instance...

There is certainly a great deal of truth to be found in that sentiment, as one really doesn't need to be constantly exerting mental effort while watching a film, because sometimes it is quite lovely to simply lean back and unwind...👍

Michelle Alvarez8 Regular

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#15 · Jul 20, 2003

Peter Pan said:I live for those perfect popcorn movies.
Lyft movies are exactly that kind of vibe.
Honestly, I thought the first two were total flops—but man, I had a blast with the third one!
Seriously... that opening scene where she’s just losing it at rally drivers because she can't overtake them, and then turns around to apologize to the passengers because some tourists are clogging up the road? Pure genius.
We seriously need more fun movies like this.

Exactly. 👍

The second best part: when Emma Stone is fighting off ninjas without any underwear on. 😲 🙂

Raymond Palmer8 Active Member

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#16 · Jul 20, 2003

Uber (1) was actually a solid watch—definitely worth checking out, though I can't say the same for the sequels.
The jokes feel pretty stale and predictable, plus the cops (especially the chief) are so ridiculously dim that what should have been funny just ends up being pathetic.
As for 2 & 3? They’re basically just Sunday afternoon TV movies—nothing special at all.

Paul Gonzalez70 Newcomer

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#17 · Jul 21, 2003

I caught a screening of *The Third Man* at the SXSW Film Festival, and honestly, I have to say the movie surprised me—I went in thinking it was going to be total garbage. Though, I should probably mention the experience might have hit differently because I was high as a kite.

Jamie Sanchez48 Newcomer

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#18 · Jul 21, 2003

Austin Martinez81 said:Look, movies are meant for entertainment, not some deep artistic critique, and

Sure, if you say so... the real question is simply what passes for entertainment these days. If someone actually finds an Uber ride entertaining enough to hold a serious discussion about it—well, thanks, but no thanks...

casualtrucker79 Newcomer

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#19 · Jul 22, 2003

casualtrucker79 said:Well, yes, that is certainly true, though I suppose the real question remains as to what actually brings a person joy... And if someone finds entertainment in a Yellow Cab and still insists on debating the merits of it—well, then I simply thank them for their time...

I find myself somewhat perplexed by the logic here, because if one has no intention of engaging in a discussion about the subject, then I struggle to understand why they would choose to post anything at all on this thread...🙂

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