: It feels more like a "Police Academy" sequel than the gritty, car-focused original. The iconic Peugeot 407 still makes appearances, but the focus is clearly on the comedic chemistry and the bumbling antics of Commissioner Gilbert (Bernard Farcy). Visuals: 1080p AVC REMUX Quality
If you are a completionist of the Taxi series, this is the best technical version to own. While the movie itself doesn't quite reach the heights of the 1998 original, the provides a cinema-quality home viewing experience that makes the over-the-top stunts and Marseille scenery pop.
: This release features the original French audio, which is the intended way to watch. In most REMUX versions, this is provided in a lossless format like DTS-HD Master Audio or Dolby TrueHD.
Since this is a , you are getting the untouched video stream from the Blu-ray disc.
By the fourth installment, the Taxi series shifts heavily from its high-octane racing roots toward a more eccentric, slapstick comedy style.
: The inclusion of external or muxed subtitles is crucial here for non-French speakers. Given the fast-paced Marseille slang and the frantic delivery of the jokes, high-quality SRT or PGS subs are a must-have for this release. Verdict
: The 1080p AVC encode is sharp and clean. Marseille looks vibrant, and the daytime action sequences benefit from the high bitrate, showing no noticeable banding or artifacting.