The Cabbie's Song is a weird, dusty trip

Is it worth your time?

Honestly, maybe? If you enjoy movies where the vibe matters more than the actual plot logic, you’ll probably find something to latch onto here. If you need everything to tie up neatly like a bow, stay far away. You will hate the pacing.

It’s not as polished as Isn't Life Wonderful, but it has this strange, frantic energy that I kinda dug.

My notes from the couch

The whole thing starts off pretty slow. We spend a lot of time just watching the cabbie navigate the streets, and you can almost feel the movie trying to find its footing.

Then, bam, the murder happens. It’s not graceful. It’s clumsy. Which, in a weird way, makes it feel more real than those slick Hollywood thrillers.

• The lighting in the cab scenes is actually kinda great. Very moody.
• The dialogue feels like it was written on the back of a napkin. I mean that as a compliment.
• There’s a moment with a doorway that lingers for way too long. It becomes almost funny.

I couldn't help but think about She, or Nobody while watching this. There’s a similar feeling of desperation in the air. The main character looks like he hasn't slept in three weeks. His eyes are constantly twitching toward the rearview mirror.

The seducer guy? Absolute cartoon villain. It’s hard to take him seriously, but I guess that’s the point. You want the cabbie to snap. You're cheering for the guy to just get it over with already.

The last act is a bit of a train wreck, honestly. The movie gets noticeably better once it stops trying to be a serious drama and just leans into the absurdity of the situation. 🚕

It’s not perfect. The editing feels like it was done with blunt scissors. But hey, it kept my attention. That’s more than I can say for a lot of stuff I watch these days.