We all are fueled by our passion. Sometimes those passions lead us to exciting new places. Sometimes they challenge us and lead us down an unexpected path. And sometimes following that passion can take you down a road you’re not prepared for, but it’s never boring.

That’s certainly the case for Ken Tucker, the Canadian driver who had a passion for daring stunts behind the wheel. Throughout his career he sought to push himself and the limits of his vehicle. His daring helped him make a name for himself and, ultimately, pushed him into a stunt that was too much.

The new film, The Stunt Driver, pays homage to Tucker, his passion behind the wheel, and the daring heights he pushed his craft to up until the end. It’s an interesting biopic that sheds light on a figure that many may only know a little about.

The film picks up in the 1970s as Carter (Jay Baruchel) already an established stunt driver has his eyes on a new stunt. He wants to jump the St. Lawrence river into America. It’s an ambitious stunt that would set a record and help him to best his daredevil rival, Evel Knievel (Ben Foster).

So, Carter makes a connection with Dick Keller (Ed Helms), who makes rocket cars. Keller is skeptical of the jump but likes the challenge. So, he works to try and build a car unlike anything anyone has ever seen that is capable of making this legendary jump.

Carter also partners with Bill Wilkins (Dan Bakkedahl) to find the funding and promotion to make the jump a reality. Along with the support of his wife, Gloria (Laurence Leboeuf), Carter has a team to realize this goal. Can he make it a reality?

This film comes from Michael Dowse, who has delivered some interesting and inspirational stories in the past. Here, he helps to bring the tale of a Canadian legend to life. There is some good drama and some interesting stunt action here. It also has a look and feel that brings you back to the 1970s and early 1980s, where the story takes place.

This is a strong cast. I really enjoyed Baruchel in the lead role. He’s the heart of the story in a lot of ways, and it’s a different kind of part and character for him. But you’re drawn to Tucker and his mission, hoping to see him succeed.

I like the cast and the story here. This tells us about a person and a set of events I wasn’t as familiar with, which helped with the engagement. But the story is built well and the flow of events is engaging and worth checking out, especially for those who enjoy a good biopic.

The Stunt Driver opens in theaters on Friday, September 25.

Matthew Fox is a graduate of the Radio, Television and Film program at Biola University, and a giant nerd. He spends his free time watching movies, TV, and obsessing about football. He is a member of the FSWA. You can find him @knighthawk7734 on Twitter and as co-host of the Fantasy Football Roundtable Podcast.