If you haven't heard of the 'Taxi' film franchise, you have no idea what you're missing out on. French accents, mostly. And Peugeots.
So be warned - it’s probably not going to be a movie to take seriously.
Having been produced by Luc Besson - the mad lad behind 'Léon: The Professional' and 'The Fifth Element' - 'Taxi 5' is set to feature a similar plot to the 1998 original: a good cop who can't drive teams up with a really good driver in order to take down a team of thieves.
It's not 'Game of Thrones' level of complexity, but that's the point.
However, if you aren't familiar with the original 'Taxi' franchise - the French one, not that God-awful American remake - let me be frank: there’s a great number of jokes here and there, and some of the most underrated car chase scenes in history, but the plot hardly makes any sense.
Then, there's how the main character’s Peugeot 406 taxi modifies itself... Logic anyone?
But it’s a breath of fresh air compared to 'The Fast and The Furious' franchise, which in recent years has become far too serious. So, hey, if you're a Peugeot fan who's sick of watching close-ups of Vin Diesel sipping Coronas, this is the film for you.
'Taxi 5' is set for release, well, today - but who knows when it'll reach Australian shores officially. If ever.
What do you think of the Fast and Furious franchise? Do you think it takes itself too seriously? Tell us what you think in the comments.
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