Daddio

This is an actual piece of art, enjoyable, touchy, well driven story telling, and is an example of how you can make an outstanding film with just to actors. It really filled my heart

“You just keep breathing no matter how far down you go”

I was finally able to squeeze in a movie from last year that I’ve actually seen before for my themed week. This was one of my favorite movies from 2024. I remember being so excited to watch this movie. It was probably my most anticipated movie from last year.

For people that have anything negative to say about Dakota Johnson they just need to watch this movie. She’s an incredibly underrated actress and look no further than this movie to see that. She stars opposite Sean Penn and the two of them had incredible chemistry together. Sean Penn was incredible in this and Dakota Johnson held her own. I actually didn't know that she wore a wig until well after I saw this movie. I still love Dakota Johnson with blonde hair though. Plus her smile and her eyes were captivating in this. This movie is the perfect reminder of why I adore her.

I think I gushed enough about the incredible performances. The dialogue was excellent. I love how Christy Hall let the characters just breathe at times. The movie didn’t feel rushed and I actually loved the back and forth. I used to drive for Uber for years so this movie was pretty relatable. I can really resonate with Sean Penn’s character. I miss those human interactions and they seem like they’re becoming extinct. People are always so buried in their damn phones that they never stop to just have a real interaction with someone. I think the score fits perfectly with the vibe of the movie. Plus I think this wrapped up perfectly at the end. Not every movie needs to be a big budget, or superhero’s saving the world or sequels or remakes. Sometimes it’s nice and refreshing to get a movie like this about two people having a human interaction. I’ll always appreciate this movie.

Story time: I’ve shared this quick story with a few people. But last year I stayed at a hotel with my friend Corey and the next morning we grabbed breakfast. Neither one of us brought our phones down and everyone around us was buried in their phone. For some people that might not be a big deal but it meant so much to me to be able to have a conversation without any distractions or phones. It was just two people talking just like this movie. I’ll always appreciate that morning with Corey. It will always remind me a lot of this movie.

* Year of 2024 Themed Week

It's a shame that this movie will be underseen because so many people will read the tag line (two people in a cab) and keep looking. Everything about this movie is spectacular - the setup, acting, and resolution. The movie kind of ebbs and flows as the destination gets closer, but I was completely gripped the entire time. I probably let out a gasp or two as one of the items from the backstory was revealed (although not necessarily to both of the characters). I also can't remember a film that was this intimate - you could really get a feel for different sides of the characters. The entire film is exceptional.

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A very good movie and Dakota and Sean were fantastic the way they express the emotions and oh you just feel it and the pacing of the movie was handled well couple of breaks now and rhen

Johnson and Penn's connection is genuine.The two superb performances and the tactful hand of a gifted new director ensures that the audience will still be thinking about these people long after the journey ends.

Once again I'm enamoured by the latest entry into my favourite genre; podcast-on-film. Mumblecore cab ride about human connection between two people with completely different world views and perspectives. Much like an enjoyable conversation, the 90 minutes hurtles by in the blink of an eye as we listen to these two unlikely people unfurl their pasts and emotional baggage in the most cathartic of taxi rides. Surprisingly endearing and the rapport built between Penn and Johnson is palpable, Daddio is a delightful character study that is only let down by its almost inevitable conclusion.

Was looking forward to this since I heard about it several months ago. I tend to gravitate towards dialogue heavy one setting dramas so this fit the bill quite well. Penn and Johnson are great. Some of the choices of the characters were a bit strange in parts, but on the whole it was a rewarding watch. 6.6

This is NOT your casual night ride along in the taxi. Good dialogues and even better Dakota and Sean acting. Had an aesthetic pleasure watching this one.

"Man or woman, people are people. And people get lonely."

All those revelations during the ride haven't got any outcome, just talks basically. But it always astonishing to me how a random stranger person can suddenly affect your life.