![]() Grade: A Bruce Willis and Milla Jovovich in 1997’s The Fifth Element Photo courtesy the Museum of Art and Design Members: Bruce Willis, Milla Jovovich, Chris Tucker and Gary Oldman I included Pinkett Smith, but she’s only in the taxi at the very beginning, so this squad gets a B for a lack of depth. I have a weak spot for Michael Mann movies, and this movie stands out as we rarely get to see Cruise in the role of “bad guy”. Grade: B+ Tom Cruise and Jamie Foxx in 2004’s CollateralĪn extremely underrated movie, Foxx’s Max is a taxi driver who is forced to assist hitman Vincent (Tom Cruise) as he tries to take out several high-profile targets, including Jada Pinkett Smith. ![]() Members: Jamie Foxx, Tom Cruise and Jada Pinkett Smith Please stop putting Jimmy Fallon in movies. The only thing saving this from a grade of F is Queen Latifah desperately trying to keep the film afloat. Members: Jimmy Fallon, Queen Latifah, and Gisele Bündchenįrom maybe the best taxi squad of all time to the worst, this movie is actually a remake of a French series that debuted in 1998, and is most inferior in every way. Brooks assembled an all-star lineup that is most likely the best ever in the history of taxi squads. In terms of longevity, star-power and pure talent, this taxi squad was together from 1978 to 1982, and won 18 Emmys during its run. Grade: A+ The cast of the Emmy award-winning show Taxi ABC via Getty Images Members: Judd Hirsch, Danny Devito, Marilu Henner, Tony Danza, Christopher Lloyd and Andy Kaufman ![]() I don’t care if you’re trying to impress Jodie Foster, there’s just some things you shouldn’t do. With a star-studded cast that includes Cybill Shepherd, this taxi squad would’ve received an A, but I’ve downgraded to a B. Perhaps one of the most famous taxis in pop culture, the 1976 Martin Scorsese film is one of the best movies ever made, starring Robert DeNiro as retired Marine Travis Bickle. Grade: B Robert Deniro in “Taxi Driver” Photograph courtesy Everett Members: Robert DeNiro, Cybill Shepherd and Jodie Foster While this is a new concept for most hockey fans, taxi squads have been around for decades, and today I’d like to grade some of the most famous - or infamous - in history. As Sarah described in this excellent piece, the taxi squad can consist of 4-6 players that can travel and practice with team, and allows for extra bodies to be available if there are injuries or players are placed on the COVID protocol list. The NHL has adopted taxi squads this season to help with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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