"Smartly directed by Jeremy Sims, this sweet-hearted film packs an emotional punch." - Daniel M. Gold, The New York Times
"Stirring, darkly humorous...there’s much to admire about this alternately tough and tender film, including a fine turn by Caton, some striking outback scenery, and many resonant thoughts about living — and dying." - Gary Goldstein, Los Angeles Times
"Sims imbues his characters with rich thought and heart. Cinematographer Steve Arnold captures the natural beauty of remote Australia in dozens of locations bathed in mesmerizing sunsets. Meanwhile, the ever-present guitar score by Ed Kuepper is poignant, moving, and overflowing with the desolate hope that pushes Rex forward." - Dan Gvozden, The Village Voice
"There is a certain kind of film, rare in the best of times, that exudes a distinct creative concentration, a precisely measured marinade of character and story that suggests an extended gestation period of forethought and planning. Bill Pohlad’s 'Love & Mercy' is such a film, and so is George Miller’s 'Mad Max: Fury Road.' Harnessing the intimate scale of the former and the root cultural vibe of the latter (minus the extreme speed and transplanted location), co-writer and director Jeremy Sims’ 'Last Cab to Darwin' tells the moving tale of a dying taxi driver and his cross-country quest to receive the voluntary euthanasia process enacted for a brief period of time in a single Australian state in the mid-1990s (it is now illegal across the land). Fests will line up at the rank to hail this 'Cab,' with older-skewing theatrical success a fare bet." - Eddie Cockrell, Variety
"A superior film... Jeremy Sims captures the contradictory moods in today's Australia. A joy to watch." - Dale Reynolds, Edge
"A wonderful story of how death and dying can become a spiritual teacher for those who are willing to open their hearts and minds to this unusual source of wisdom. Sims has skillfully framed Rex's spiritual journey as a quest for love and meaning." - Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality & Practice
"This film is filled with love, humor and human kindness – plus stupendous scenography and some stunning, thoroughly engaging and neatly understated plot surprises. This film is a must-see. Bring tissues." – Jennifer Merin, WeNews
"The controversial subject of euthanasia is addressed, but with a light touch. Rather than bash its viewers with a ham-fisted message, Last Cab to Darwin is much more interested in developing empathic characters and exploring their struggles." - Andrew Spitznas, Patheos
"Defies the odds by defying many of the conventions. It throws in a hot button political issue–the right to die–and yet somehow manages to not sink under the weight of so many heavy themes." - Ken Morefield, 1More Film Blog
"A gem of a film." - Sydney Morning Herald
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