LEARNING TO DRIVE (15)

WHO’S IN IT?

Patricia Clarkson (Pieces of April), Ben Kingsley (Gandhi), Grace Gummer (The Homesman), Jake Weber (Meet Joe Black), Sarita Choudhury (Mississippi Masala), John Hodgman (Baby Mama), Samantha Bee (Sisters), Matt Salinger (What Dreams May Come), Daniela Lavender (Precious), Michael Mantell (The Ides of March), Avi Nash (Breaking Tradition)

WHO’S BEHIND THE CAMERA?

Isabel Coixet (My Life Without Me), director; Sarah Kernochan (9½ Weeks), writer; Dana Friedman (The Nickel Children) and Daniel Hammond (Green Room), producers; Dhani Harrison (Seattle Road) and Paul Hicks (Outsiders), composers; Manel Ruiz (film debut), cinematographer; Keith Reamer (Songcatcher) and Thelma Schoonmaker (The Wolf of Wall Street), editors

WHAT’S IT ABOUT?

In an attempt to embrace her newfound independence after her husband leaves her, author Wendy (Clarkson) decides to take driving lessons with Indian Sikh instructor Darwan (Kingsley), who is coping with an imminent arranged marriage. During their time together, both Wendy and Darwan learn about the value of friendships and love for other people…

IN ONE SENTENCE, WHY SHOULD YOU BE EXCITED?

Patricia Clarkson and Ben Kingsley make for a lovable on-screen duo in this charming and life-affirming film that embraces what it is to care for another human being – all while trying not to stall in a learner car.

WHEN’S IT OUT?

FRIDAY 10TH JUNE 2016

Search from over ten years of movies here:

Other recent reviews:

The Christophers (dir. Steven Soderbergh)

An aspiring artist is asked to infiltrate the home of a reclusive painter…

Remarkably Bright Creatures (dir. Olivia Newman)

An octopus observes the tender story of its elderly caretaker…

Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour Live in 3D (dirs. James Cameron and Billie Eilish)

Music superstar Billie Eilish teams with James Cameron for a unique filmed concert experience…

Mortal Kombat II (dir. Simon McQuoid)

A group of unlikely warriors compete in a fierce mythical battle to save their realm from evil…

The Sheep Detectives (dir. Kyle Balda)

After their shepherd is murdered, his flock of sheep set out to solve the mystery…

The Devil Wears Prada 2 (dir. David Frankel)

Miranda Priestly, the editor of Runway Magazine, seeks to navigate a modern fashion landscape…

Hokum (dir. Damian McCarthy)

An American writer encounters a terrifying evil at a remote hotel in Ireland…

Mother Mary (dir. David Lowery)

A pop star has an otherworldly reunion with her former costume designer…

Apex (dir. Baltasar Kormákur)

An adrenaline junkie crosses paths with a mysterious serial killer…

Michael (dir. Antoine Fuqua)

The early life and career of the King of Pop himself, Michael Jackson…

Optimized by Optimole