Emma Sjöberg Movies
- 2003
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Lead-footed taxi driver Daniel (Sami Narceri) puts his personal problems aside to help the police nab an elusive group of thieves known as The Santa Claus Gang in this action-packed sequel from producer Luc Besson and director Gérard Krawczyk. The Santa Claus Gang is making the police look incompetent, and that doesn't sit well with Police Chief Gibert (Bernard Farcy). Now, as a Chinese reporter begins working on an article probing the local police force, Chief Gibert realizes his men will have to start working overtime in order to save themselves from some serious public embarrassment. Meanwhile, Emilien (Frederic Diefenthal) learns that he's about to become a father, and Daniel finds his romantic life in shambles. Though it takes a little convincing from the desperate powers that be, Daniel ultimately agrees to use his souped-up taxi to help the police put the jolly gang of bandits behind bars. Emma Sjoberg, Marion Cotillard, and Bai Ling co-star. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi
- Starring:
- Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, (more)
- 2000
The cast and crew from the 1998 Gallic megahit Taxi return for this high-octane sequel about a crime-bustin' cabby and a defrocked cop. The film opens with Daniel (Samy Naceri) rushing a pregnant woman to the hospital in his souped cab through the streets of Marseilles. Meanwhile, taciturn cop Emilien (Frederic Diefenthal) finally passes his driving test after flunking 27 times in a row. The action really gets rolling when blonde bombshell police woman Petra (Emma Sjoberg) gets kidnapped on the toilet by ninjas and added to their collection of hostages, including the Japanese minister of defense. The yakuza are out for trouble, and nothing stands between bedlam and civil order but two guys and one wicked-cool cab. ~ Jonathan Crow, Rovi
- Starring:
- Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, (more)
Former basketball star Dennis Rodman stars in this action-and-espionage thriller as Simon, an Interpol agent called into action when the daughter of a close friend is abducted. In order to track down the kidnappers, Simon seeks the assistance of a pair of monks (John Pinette and Ricky Harris) who are experts in computer sleuthing. Simon Sez was Rodman's first solo starring vehicle, following his dramatic debut alongside Jean-Claude Van Damme in Double Team. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi
- Starring:
- Dennis Rodman, Dane Cook, (more)
- 1998
Taxi driver Daniel (Samy Naceri) gets out of a traffic offense by making a deal with arresting-officer Emilien (Frederic Diefenthal). A friendship develops as Daniel chauffeurs Emilien about, and soon the two are in pursuit of German bank robbers. This film was scripted by Luc Besson during the 30 days he waited for Columbia's decision on his The Fifth Element, and it was completed on the day Columbia okayed The Fifth Element. After a fall from a horse put director Gerard Pires in the hospital, director Gerard Krawczyk subbed since permits issued by Marseilles cited a set time period, and the start date could not be changed. More than 100 cars took part in the crashes and chases through the Marseilles streets with stuntwork by famed racecar drivers. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi
- Starring:
- Samy Naceri, Frédéric Diefenthal, (more)
