This is a micro-budget film that was, at least partially, funded via a Kickstarter campaign (full disclosure: I chipped in a few bucks) -- which often can be a turn-off for viewers because, let's be honest, some of these projects really look like they've been shot on a shoestring budget. Fortunately, "DriverX" does not fall into this category and instead skillfully makes the best of its limited resources. The cinematography and color scheme is smooth and easy on the eye; the script circumvents some of the project's limitations (e.g., the need to stick to few locations, no fancy effects or chart-topping songs on the soundtrack) by turning them into plausible story elements/character traits; the supporting cast and some familiar faces all fit right in; and the lead actor (Patrick Fabian) easily carries the movie with a convincing portrayal of the middle-aged husband & father who tries to ensure his family's financial stability in a society that offers fewer and fewer options in the workforce for people like him.
All in all, a zeitgeisty indie movie about a man and his family trying to make things work in the age of the "gig economy." Be sure to check it out!
All in all, a zeitgeisty indie movie about a man and his family trying to make things work in the age of the "gig economy." Be sure to check it out!