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TIFF Debut of Bobby Farrelly’s ‘Driver’s Ed’ Draws Tepid Reviews as Young Leads Impress

The R-rated teen road comedy is shopping for a U.S. release after a late-festival premiere.

Overview

  • Early notices from TheWrap, IndieWire, and Variety describe the film as generic and uneven, with fewer laughs than Farrelly’s earlier hits.
  • Critics single out Sam Nivola and Sophie Telegadis, with support from Mohana Krishnan and Aidan Laprete, for bringing energy to thinly written roles.
  • Reviewers say adult turns from Molly Shannon and Kumail Nanjiani register less impact compared with the younger ensemble.
  • The plot follows high school classmates who take a driver’s education car on a trip to a college, setting up episodic road-movie escapades.
  • The film remains unrated beyond its R classification for content and is currently seeking U.S. distribution following its TIFF premiere.