The Accidental Getaway Driver

This movie is not a thriller, it's an artful and touching story about men who have lost their way, and the truth that there is always hope for redemption and renewal of the soul. It's a rare portrait of men who in their weakness hit rock bottom and find therein the eternal hope in the rubble of their hearts and minds.

This is, like all great stories, a love story. It's between two grown men - a fatherless criminal and an elderly man estranged from his own children. Both of these men are immigrants from Vietnam - one who fought in the war and one who's parents escaped the regime. They exchange only a few words about this but much understanding is shown between them. It is through their respective tragedies that they see the merit in each others souls.

I wish this film had a title that reflected what this film is actually about! If you go into this movie expecting an emotional and engaging character piece (and not some action/prison break movie), then get cozy with your favorite beverage and your popcorn and settle in for an artful cinematic experience that is more like Manchester By The Sea than Collateral.