Review - Driver's Ed

Starring Sam Nivola, Sophie Telegadis, Aidan Laprete, Mohana Krishnan. Written by Thomas Moffett. Directed by Bobby Farrelly. Rated R. 98 minutes. Available on VOD.

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How far can a movie get on good vibes? Director Bobby Farrelly’s amiably slapdash “Driver’s Ed” stuffs the Breakfast Club into a tiny Kia for a rather uneventful road trip in a pleasant throwback to ‘80s teen comedies that were a lot wilder and edgier than this one. Farrelly’s genial little time-killer coasts through the low-stakes shenanigans on the charms of a young cast bound for bigger and better things. Here’s where the difference between theatrical and home viewing comes into play: If I had dragged my ass out to a movie theater to see “Driver’s Ed,” I’d probably be annoyed by the film’s lack of ambition, but it’s extremely agreeable company for a rainy afternoon on the couch.