At its heart, Night Drive is a deliciously different take on the classic crime caper road movie. It resembles the tonal beats of shows like Breaking Bad and films like Detour; however, Night Drive has an ace up its sleeve that is as bonkers as it is brilliant.
The sun may be shining, but it’s Christmas in the City of Angels as we meet ride-share driver Russell (AJ Bowen), a man busily trying to earn a living on the streets of Los Angeles. Russell is a nice guy; his car journeys are always conversational as he strives to offer the best customer service. However, ride-share drivers never quite know who their next customer will be, as Russell discovers when he picks up a young woman named Charlotte (Sophie Dalah).
Charlotte is enigmatic, chatty, and alive with energy, yet also mysterious and aloof; she’s fascinating. Her instructions are simple: she wants to be driven to her ex-boyfriend’s house, and Russell is to sit in the car while she collects her belongings. Simple, right?
Russell pulls up outside the house and patiently waits while Charlotte goes inside. Not long after, she reappears, carrying a small case. Rather than walking, she is now running toward the car. As she climbs in, she orders Russell to STEP ON IT! Confused, Russell does as she asks. It is now clear to Russell that Charlotte may be far more complicated than he thought. But the night has only just begun, and it’s not long before Russell finds himself engulfed in murder, mystery and mayhem.
At its heart, Night Drive is a deliciously different take on the classic crime caper road movie. It resembles the tonal beats of shows like Breaking Bad and films like Detour; however, Night Drive has an ace up its sleeve that is as bonkers as it is brilliant. Directed by Brad Baruh and Meghan Leon, Night Drive is a creative Christmas road trip that never falls into lazy, tried-and-tested tropes, instead offering a killer twist that defies the roots of its initial setup.
Night Drive is available on digital platforms on 11 October
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