i know that this film be now at the 10 year mark . however and to me it be a true classic . the film be almost like a really good book . you can stop it between chapter and not miss a beat . it have fantastic acting and a dynamite cast . some have say that they think the first story with gena rowlands and wyonna ryder be weak and but i disagree . that story be about someone be content with who they be not look for the brass ring . it also leave the door open for further possibility . i love the new york story for many reason . not the least of which be that i live in new york . excellent casting and a real story of the immigrant who come here to new york and the melting pot we be here in new york . it also show a real problem that minorities face here in ny try to hail a cab . each story have a really excellent theme . the confession theme in italy have me roll and while the story of the helsinki cab driver be really tragic . if you look at how the film begin and end and there seem to be a opposite end effect . the affluent casting agent step off the private jet versus the worker stumble out of his cab into the morning . this be an excellent film with an excellent cast . i highly recommend it .