Friday night movie - Taxi (1998) (French w/English subtitles)

"Taxi" is a French action-comedy film directed by Gérard Pirès. The story follows the adventures of a skilled taxi driver named Daniel, portrayed by Samy Naceri, who has an extraordinary talent for high-speed driving. Living in Marseille, Daniel dreams of becoming a professional race car driver, but instead, he spends his days navigating the chaotic streets of the city in his modified taxi. The plot thickens when Daniel inadvertently becomes involved with a group of bank robbers led by a German gang. After a series of comedic mishaps, he crosses paths with Émilien, a bumbling police officer played by Frédéric Diefenthal. Émilien, desperate to catch the criminals, enlists Daniel's help to use his driving skills in pursuit of the robbers. As they team up, Daniel and Émilien embark on a wild ride through the streets of Marseille, filled with thrilling car chases, humorous encounters, and unexpected twists. The film combine…