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But its also about, well, driving a car.
But Misaki is far from the only chauffeur to figure prominently in Academy Awardnominated films.
But who, from that field, would actually do a good job as a driver?
And, perhaps more importantly for these films, would they improve the lives of their passengers?
Lets take a moment to rank some of the most notable wheelmen and wheelwomen from Oscar-nominated movies.
:In the sense that they get where theyre going, sure.
:Decidedly not.Oscar nominations:Best Adapted Screenplay.
He probably shouldnt expect much of a tip.
So not great.Customer satisfaction:On the other hand, no one really has any complaints about his performance.
And dont you want a limo driver who knows how to party?
Okay, dont hire Earl.
)Do they improve their passengers lives?:Questionable.
But he doesnt seem tohurttheir lives, unlike some drivers on this list.Oscar nominations:Best Director.
Tony and Don become friends.
Tony learns a thing or two about race.
Don doesnt have to spend Christmas Eve alone.
:Over their many years together, Hoke learns how to read and other skills from Miss Daisy.
But Miss Daisy learns from Hoke.
In fact, making Miss Daisy a better person seems to be the main reason he exists.
That has, understandably, made this film a target of criticism since its release.
But hey, thats not Hokes fault.
Tending to Ricks ego.
Fixing the roof of Ricks house.
But its certainly a successful partnership.Do they improve their passengers lives?
:Improve probably isnt the right word, either.
And, most likely, some unspoken reasons specific to Misaki related to her being a young woman.
Misaki does this without complaint.
These are VIP drivers.
Theyre just not really central to the action.
