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Taxi 4
2007 91 min France 18+
★6.1
Action, Comedy, Crime
Director: Gérard Krawczyk
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Description
Before being extradited to Africa to stand trial, a notorious Belgian criminal is entrusted to the Marseilles police department for less than 24 hours. But the wily crook convinces bumbling policeman Emilien he's a lowly Belgian embassy employee who got railroaded by the brilliant master criminal.
Budget:
$17.5M
Worldwide:
$65.11M
Starring
Samy Naceri
Actor
Frédéric Diefenthal
Actor
Bernard Farcy
Actor
Key opinion
Taxi 4 is a polarizing entry in the franchise, valued by some as a lighthearted and nostalgic comedy while others criticize it as a tired, derivative, and hollow conclusion. The consensus centers on its shift away from high-speed racing toward character-focused humor, leading to debates over whether the film retains the series' original spirit or merely relies on cheap antics.
| Originality | The film significantly abandons the franchise's signature high-speed car chases in favor of character-driven comedy. | |
| Humor | The comedic quality is highly subjective, oscillating between genuinely funny French slapstick and tired, absurdly forced gags. | |
| Acting | The diminished screen time for the lead character Daniel and the absence of Marion Cotillard weaken the core dynamic of the ensemble. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is frequently described as weak, derivative, and lacking the creative ingenuity found in earlier installments. | |
| Pacing | The film succeeds for viewers seeking a light, nostalgic, and breezy evening watch, but fails for those expecting the high-octane energy of the original films. |