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Winner of the Academy Award for best picture of 1989, this gracefully moving drama, adapted from the hit play by Alfred Uhry, chronicles the 25-year friendship between a stubborn, ageing Southern widow (Jessica Tandy) and her loyal chauffeur (Morgan Freeman). At first, the self-sufficient Miss Daisy is reluctant to accept the services of a chauffeur, but Hoke is quiet, wise, and tolerant, and as the years pass the unlikely friends develop a deep mutual respect and admiration.Tandy deservedly won the Oscar for her sassy and sensitive performance, and Freeman earned an Oscar nomination for bringing quiet depth and integrity to his memorable role. Ironically, director Bruce Beresford (Tender Mercies) was not nominated, but the film won Oscars for makeup and for Uhry's screenplay, in addition to a supporting actor nomination for Dan Aykroyd as Daisy's supportive son. Delicate, funny, and bittersweet, Driving Miss Daisy was a surprise hit when released, and marked the crowning achievement of Tandy's great career. --Jeff Shannon
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Screen legends Morgan Freeman and the late Jessica Tandy light up the screen in my favourite on screen pairing of all-time.
This is a wonderful story of an elderly lady named Miss Daisy (Jessica Tandy) and her chauffeur (Morgan Freeman), who's been hired by her son (Dan Aykroyd) to assist his mother in getting her around after she has a driving accident.
At first Miss Daisy resents the presence of her new chauffeur, but slowly but surely she learns to tolerate him, which in turn turns into mutual respect and into a great friendship.
Both Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman play their parts to perfection and their chemistry is unlike I've ever witnessed on screen, Jessica Tandy won an Oscar for her performance, along with the film itself.
This is a very gentle film, with lots of gentle humour, you could say that not alot goes on, but the film is all about the 2 legends of acting and their brilliant performances, it's a beautiful film.
This is a wonderful story of an elderly lady named Miss Daisy (Jessica Tandy) and her chauffeur (Morgan Freeman), who's been hired by her son (Dan Aykroyd) to assist his mother in getting her around after she has a driving accident.
At first Miss Daisy resents the presence of her new chauffeur, but slowly but surely she learns to tolerate him, which in turn turns into mutual respect and into a great friendship.
Both Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman play their parts to perfection and their chemistry is unlike I've ever witnessed on screen, Jessica Tandy won an Oscar for her performance, along with the film itself.
This is a very gentle film, with lots of gentle humour, you could say that not alot goes on, but the film is all about the 2 legends of acting and their brilliant performances, it's a beautiful film.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The film obviously deals primarily with the issue of racial bigotry - specifically in the southern United States. It gives you a great feel for the way things were in that part of the world, from the 40's through to the present day. It is a 'must see' for any thoughtful person. I found it understated, warm and funny. It is a special edition of the DVD and as such has some really interesting extra footage: about the making of the film; about Jessica Tandy (she turned 80 during the filming, which is astonishing) and an interview with the Australian director. The film perhaps lacks the 'wow' factor, but in the same way that you wouldn't go to Paris without visiting the Eiffel Tower, you wouldn't want to die without having seen this.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Wonderful, wonderful film - just about my favourite. The growing friendship and respect between these two is inspiring - the last image heart stopping. I watch it over and over again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
my favourite film
This is a classic, with two senior actors at the top of their art. Jessica Tandy and Morgan Freeman both very convincing. A gentle film with moments of humour and pathos.
Published 1 month ago by Dr. Heather Skirton
Well worth the money
This is a great film. A good story with good acting by top actors. All this for the price of a cinema ticket.
Published 1 month ago by Cushie
Wonderful performances, well-done, well meaning, but also pulls its...
A very sweet film, with towering performances from Morgan Freeman and
Jessica Tandy.
It's well meaning, and well done, but unlike 'Tender Mercies' director... Read more
Jessica Tandy.
It's well meaning, and well done, but unlike 'Tender Mercies' director... Read more
Published 3 months ago by K. Gordon
barryb
This dvd is atrue golden oldie - It is one we have watched time and time again - thought it was time to put a copy in our library.
Published 4 months ago by Mr. B. B. Calverley
Driving Miss Daisy-
A replacement for my old video and wonderful to watch again. The whole racial issue was delicately handled and also the question of growing old and the initial problem of accepting... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Shirley Stevens
No subtitles for hard of hearing.
I had seen this film before buying from Amazon, unfortunately it was hard for me to follow as there were no subtitles for hard of hearing. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Lizlass
Driving Miss Daisy DVD
Excellent well acted film certainly a film to be watched over Christmas but be ready to get the tissues out towards the end of the film.
Published 5 months ago by Jay Jay
Perfection
The most beautiful, poignant film I have ever had the pleasure to watch. 100% perfection.An absolute must, don't buy if you like action and violence though!
Published 6 months ago by Foodfingers
Wonderful film but no subtitles
Although the specified studio is "Twentieth Century Fox" the copy I received is from "Pathé". Read more
Published 7 months ago by Martin Ralston
A Classic
Why can't all films be this good? The main characters were superb. I believe the stage play is receiving good reviews also.
Published 7 months ago by Mr. David Blakemore
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