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Farrelly's Latest: A Generic Teen Road Trip
12 May
Summary
- The film follows a lovesick high school senior on a road trip.
- Director Bobby Farrelly's latest effort is called surprisingly generic.
- The movie was released in select theaters and on demand May 15.
The new comedy "Driver's Ed" centers on Jeremy, a high school senior deeply passionate about movies, who embarks on a road trip to win back his college-bound girlfriend. Directed by Bobby Farrelly, known for "Dumb and Dumber," the film is critiqued for its generic nature and lack of original personality.
Despite a charming performance by lead Sam Nivola, who breathes life into the bland character, and a lively rapport among the young cast, the movie struggles to overcome tired clichés. The script by Thomas Moffett shows flashes of originality, but director Farrelly's execution is deemed off, with many jokes failing to land.
The film premiered at the 2025 Toronto International Film Festival before its release in select theaters and on demand on May 15. While kind-hearted, "Driver's Ed" is largely a humorless and lengthy experience, rescued only by its bright young leads.
