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EmptyFilmStockMay 25, 2012

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iKevinJun 2, 2012

Driving, a cult film and majestic, so I can categorize this piece of art is perfect, action, mystery, music, everything ... Nicolas, you've got a very good movie, never forget this, and everything is very, very exciting!

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FunksatronJul 15, 2012

Drive is perfectly executed for the type of movie that [in my opinion] it aimed to be. I can't find fault in it on any level and I believe that if one did not enjoy this movie it was probably due to the subject matter or graphic scenes.

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axelkochDec 29, 2012

A perfect motion picture. It's not about a serial killer, it's about a mysterious man who gets involved into a crime that makes him to a (very brutal) serial killer. This guy seems abstracted, somewhat even retarded, but Ryan Gosling playsA perfect motion picture. It's not about a serial killer, it's about a mysterious man who gets involved into a crime that makes him to a (very brutal) serial killer. This guy seems abstracted, somewhat even retarded, but Ryan Gosling plays him condignly human. These moments when he stares into blankness are stunning, just because of the beautiful cinematography and the awesome soundtrack (this is one of the best movie scores of all time, for what it's worth). Drive captivates you ab initio and doesn't even stop after the movie is finished. It makes you think about beguilement and the craziness of people and that gets exhibited radically explicit. But on the other hand the movie isn't specialized on character sketches or telling long rigmaroles, it only shows you what is absolutely necessary. Oscar nominations for cinematography, production design, score, original song and maybe also editing would have been just. And not to forget the acting, which is also great and absolutely fits the film. I personally love Drive and I can't find anything that disappoints me with this movie.… Expand

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OneSamTwoCupsApr 25, 2013

Commonly mistaken as a testosterone-driven film by the trailer, Drive is a beautifully crafted art house film that creates a genre of it's own. Although it takes place in modern day, Drive gives off a very strong 80s vibe. The soundtrack, theCommonly mistaken as a testosterone-driven film by the trailer, Drive is a beautifully crafted art house film that creates a genre of it's own. Although it takes place in modern day, Drive gives off a very strong 80s vibe. The soundtrack, the cinematography, and Ryan Gosling make this one of the best movies to ever come out in the last ten years. Drive is definitely a movie most art and film students will be studying in the near future. Be careful though, if you expect a Transporter style movie, you will come up short.… Expand

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Jailhouse_McGeeJan 30, 2013

"Drive" is style over substance, but it's great style! The plot is not to complex, but the cinematography, camera, score, atmosphere, pacing and actors are absolutely fantastic. Every scene is so intense, you practically feel the movie."Drive" is style over substance, but it's great style! The plot is not to complex, but the cinematography, camera, score, atmosphere, pacing and actors are absolutely fantastic. Every scene is so intense, you practically feel the movie. "Drive" is perfectly edited and paced, building up tension out of thin air. If it escalates, it really escalates, and makes you jump out of your seat. A stylish, dense, violent crime drama you just have to see. The second the credits rolled, I wanted to watch it again.… Expand

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Eon2323Apr 4, 2013

The dynamic and visual punch of this film hits hard as we see the Driver make his way through the concrete-laden streets of Los Angeles. The cinematography in this movie is on another level as well is the soundtrack. Nicolas Winding RefnThe dynamic and visual punch of this film hits hard as we see the Driver make his way through the concrete-laden streets of Los Angeles. The cinematography in this movie is on another level as well is the soundtrack. Nicolas Winding Refn formulates an interesting mix of silence and violence throughout the movie that works surprisingly well. The hard-hitting gritty violence fuses exceptionally well with the score courtesy of Cliff Martinez. The flaws presented with the Driver as well throughout the film just resonate with not only the type of person he is but also what this film has become: a real hero.… Expand

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benjiboiOct 24, 2012

Drive is a rare film; one beautiful in cinematography, rich in atmospheric sound (its soundtrack being one of the greatest in filmmaking history), graphic in its portrayal of violence and utterly unique in its abstract direction. TheDrive is a rare film; one beautiful in cinematography, rich in atmospheric sound (its soundtrack being one of the greatest in filmmaking history), graphic in its portrayal of violence and utterly unique in its abstract direction. The storyline is simple (yet utterly compelling) and, in the hands of Nicholas Winding Refn, it is transformed into an artform, devoid of many words but rich in character.… Expand

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kof-dropSep 22, 2012

Drive is, in my opinion, the best film of the past couple of years. Better yet is that I wasn't expecting it... at all. With a title like Drive, and a pretty-boy star like Ryan Gosling (whom I had greatly underestimated until this film - poorDrive is, in my opinion, the best film of the past couple of years. Better yet is that I wasn't expecting it... at all. With a title like Drive, and a pretty-boy star like Ryan Gosling (whom I had greatly underestimated until this film - poor judgment on my part), one would expect this to be a Hollywood blockbuster action movie with lots of cool chase scenes. Well it's not. In fact, there are only two chase scenes in the film, and while one is rather exciting and fits the standard bill, the other is a masterpiece. This chase opens the film, and it's not at all what you're expecting. It is slow, deliberate, and suspenseful; a driver attempts to avoid the police, on the moonlit streets of LA, not with speed and skill (though he does possess them), but with cunning. This scene sets the tone for the rest of the film: a cool, calculated, character-driven story, which doesn't say as much as it does - much like its protagonist.

Lack of a name and lack of words make the driver a very mysterious character. We get absolutely no sense of who he was, or how he arrived at his current situation - no time lost to an over-complicated backstory. In a way, we are offered more of a description of his character than most movies would provide, but only through his actions. Stanley Kubrick was a huge believer in the importance of watching a film. It is evident in 2001: A Space Odyssey (10/10 in my book) that he urges his audience to watch rather than listen. In case you haven't seen it, the very first dialogue occurs about 25 minutes into the film, and the rest is sparse to say the least. Drive director Nicolas Winding Refn does the same, telling most of his story through body language, facial expressions, and brilliant camera work.

Let me stop here and say that the cinematography in this film is among my favorite ever. This is possibly the most masterful aspect of the story: it unfolds so beautifully on screen.

Refn also displays some brilliant qualities of another director, and this claim may be a bit unexpected: it's Quentin Tarantino. I'll have to clarify what I mean here. The great majority of a Tarantino film like Pulp Fiction, Reservoir Dogs, or Inglourious Basterds is character development. Tarantino accomplishes this with very long and seemingly inconsequential dialogues. The rest of the movie is generally violent; by this I mean sudden, shocking, sometimes appalling violence. This effectively makes a Tarantino film very gritty, when in fact a huge portion of it is friendly dialogue about Big Macs in France, for example. The character development in Drive is very different, because it is so visual. But the rest of the movie is, like Tarantino's, extremely gritty. Folks, this is some of the most disturbing violence out there, because the realism is so great, and because the camera does not shy away. I'm not trying to say it's a gore fest. It's nothing like that, in fact. It's just so real that it hurts. I happen to think it is superb, but it definitely makes me cringe. I'm warning you right now that some of it may not be pleasant - but that's the point.

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ObliviousZacSep 30, 2012

Drive will have haters as all films do, yet it's hard to deny the sheer style on display here. Neon nights and steady gazes take up a sizeable chunk of the film and those looking for an action laden thriller may find the film's cruising paceDrive will have haters as all films do, yet it's hard to deny the sheer style on display here. Neon nights and steady gazes take up a sizeable chunk of the film and those looking for an action laden thriller may find the film's cruising pace more than a little bit frustrating. But Drive is not fot those people. Those looking for a stylish, shocking and slick thriller will find plenty to enjoy in Drive and it would not be going too far as to lable it one of the finest examples of stylish film making that audiences are likely to see this decade. And whilst the ultra violent second half may repulse many, it's hard to deny that by the time the film reaches this point, the character, and his story, are truly imbedded in our hearts.… Expand

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QwertyPJMJan 5, 2015

Effortlessly cool with some of the best directing in the last 10 years, Drive is a film to go back to again and again. Similar to the also excellent 'Nightcrawler', in this film LA is normal during the day, yet seedy and dirty at night.Effortlessly cool with some of the best directing in the last 10 years, Drive is a film to go back to again and again. Similar to the also excellent 'Nightcrawler', in this film LA is normal during the day, yet seedy and dirty at night. Potentially the most stylised film I've watched, Drive drags you through a story of betrayal, greed and love that grabs attention throughout. The tension throughout is palpable and is constantly rising, with a main character in 'The Driver' is who expertly portrayed by Ryan Gosling in his best ever role. A true delight.… Expand

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CmeNOWsoFLYiiDec 15, 2012

No complications, simple & been done plenty of times. The basic plot is the same as loads of films yet this stands head over heals better than them all. It's beautiful yet violent, Gsling in magnificent & has proved himself to be one ofNo complications, simple & been done plenty of times. The basic plot is the same as loads of films yet this stands head over heals better than them all. It's beautiful yet violent, Gsling in magnificent & has proved himself to be one of Hollywoods best & brightest & could eventually be in the same league as De Niro & co. this film is a classic & one of my all time favourites.… Expand

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nowayout233Jan 22, 2013

ryan´s performance is the best. In my opinion this is the best thriller drama of 2011. the movie is slow but it's exciting and tense and the chemistry between Carey and Ryan is the best

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thedoktorjFeb 1, 2013

Absolutely the best film of 2011! I just finished watching this movie for the second time, after almost a year in between. I purposely delayed a second viewing, thinking there was no way it could stand up to the sheer exhilaration I feltAbsolutely the best film of 2011! I just finished watching this movie for the second time, after almost a year in between. I purposely delayed a second viewing, thinking there was no way it could stand up to the sheer exhilaration I felt the first time I watched it, but I was wrong.
This movie is unlike anything else I have ever seen. The opening sequence of Driver performing his job, has a perfect musical score, and the way that the entire sequence follows the plays of the baseball game on the radio, up to and including the first of many beautiful and unexpected moments mini-climaxes are the first indications of this movies graceful, almost shy, but still intense perfection. Many have called Driver (the unnamed protagonist) emotionless, but they clearly lack any understanding of the subtle shyness and think first speak later mentality that comes from being a lonely hermit. Driver is a true hero, as the beautiful musical score states. He is an archetype sorely missing in today's era of morally relative anti-heroes. Not that I don't love the typical anti-hero, but despite the multiple grisly murders that Driver performs throughout the second half of the film, there is never any doubting his purity and heroic nature. In the end, this is a film of contradiction. A gritty violent crime drama mixed with a subtle, shy, and tender love story. Brief but explosive action mixed into moments of pure serenity. Slow detail oriented drama building to a climax of murder, mayhem, and old school cowboy heroics. I simply don't understand how anyone could find this masterpiece of modern cinema to be anything short of perfection. Drive is the closest thing to perfection you are likely to find on Netflix or Blu-Ray any time soon, so just go watch it. You won't regret it.… Expand

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BrianMcCriticApr 30, 2013

Drive is a perfect film. From the acting to the look of the film to the soundtrack this film is one of my favorites of the year. I appreciate the art house feel, but I also appreciate that there is the perfect amount of action as well.

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CtheTavApr 8, 2013

This film oozes 80's from the very beginning with great music and titles setting the tone of the film and telling you this is gonna be a great looking film. The direction is amazing in every way the romance seems genuine, there is clearThis film oozes 80's from the very beginning with great music and titles setting the tone of the film and telling you this is gonna be a great looking film. The direction is amazing in every way the romance seems genuine, there is clear tension on screen when the plot calls for it. The driving scenes wouldn't look out of place in a hollywood blockbuster and the physical scenes are brutally graphic with fantastic use of slow motion in each used to great effect. I felt the direction and the driver character are intertwined; very reserved for the most part then losing control for brief periods of time. The entire film is just great not needing to have constant exposition or explanation and simply having characters share a look instead. The story is devilishly simple yet so enthralling whilst not necessarily having to speed the plot along to the resolution too fast.
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crookomasterApr 9, 2013

'Drive' puts aside fairy-tale plots, and excessive CGI and in-turn replaces them with 'real' characters, and a real-life, believable story; and still succeeds. Accompanied by an incredible soundtrack, 'Drive' is a movie as close to perfect,'Drive' puts aside fairy-tale plots, and excessive CGI and in-turn replaces them with 'real' characters, and a real-life, believable story; and still succeeds. Accompanied by an incredible soundtrack, 'Drive' is a movie as close to perfect, that you are ever likely to see.… Expand

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MrThehammer171May 7, 2015

everything about this movie is fantastic the acting, the story, the way its played out, the score, everything about this movie is just perfect they couldn't have done it any better I cant wait to see christphers next work

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Take-it-from-meMay 28, 2013

I have noticed (and take it from me, I have been listening) that the people who dislike this film prefer movies such as 'the fast and furious' or even the usual stallone or van damn movie. They deem those movies to be true action flicks. II have noticed (and take it from me, I have been listening) that the people who dislike this film prefer movies such as 'the fast and furious' or even the usual stallone or van damn movie. They deem those movies to be true action flicks. I disagree. This film is paced to leave each hit painful and the soundtrack keeps the watcher engulfed in the world of the driver. A great film, I have seen it enough times to be sure it deserves a ten.… Expand

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ORCSandDRAGONSJul 10, 2013

This film is a classic for me already. Gosling is superb here and he doesn't even speak that much throughout the whole movie. He makes an impact with emotion not words. The opening scene has to be one of the best I've seen in a movie in aThis film is a classic for me already. Gosling is superb here and he doesn't even speak that much throughout the whole movie. He makes an impact with emotion not words. The opening scene has to be one of the best I've seen in a movie in a LONG time. The soundtrack is also great. Overall this movie has something magical about it and that kind of magic is missing from most films today.… Expand

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lazatoyMay 7, 2016

Drive is one of the most interesting films I've ever seen.
It could be an action film, since it has the premise, but, instead, the director and writer do the right things to avoid that outcome, crafting one deep, and sometimes brutalDrive is one of the most interesting films I've ever seen.
It could be an action film, since it has the premise, but, instead, the director and writer do the right things to avoid that outcome, crafting one deep, and sometimes brutal experience throughout.

I think about the best part of this movie is that it's devoid of any filler, because everything has a meaning, and can be interpreted in many different ways. I also don't think it hurts to mention the cinematography here is excellent, the acting is perfect (esp. from Gosling), and the writing that this film relies on is brilliantly written.

Is it for everyone? No, but I can still see a lot of people having a somewhat enjoyable time. If you're an action buff, you will need to set your expectations right, because this movie is mostly devoid of any action!
Also, if you're one of the people that say this movie isn't very "good" because there was no action, please, please, re-watch it.… Expand

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fiora95Jan 10, 2014

"You have five minutes. " Gosling is simply the best nowadays, in cinema. This movie is good made. The story is witty and brilliant one. Very very nice film. Everybody has to watch it. Everybody has to wath Drive!!

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kozumelJan 31, 2022

My personal favorite of all times. The photography, the acting performance, the music, the plot... it just has everything good. Top #1

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AllenReviewsMar 28, 2014

Drive is a masterpiece, Its one of the best directed movies, Its beautifully shot and its very well acted, And has deeper meanings that the average viewer might miss, This is my favourite film of all time.

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Meth-dudeJan 31, 2015

Probably one of the best movie I have ever seen.Ryan Gosling is a great actor and he proves it in this movie.There is not a lot of action and this is not one of the best story for a movie but it was really good.

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LatinCritic13Aug 12, 2017

When you think of Drive, it’s like No Country for Old Men, but it takes place in a modern-day Los Angeles where the self-help gurus and hypocrisy breaks loose in this fantastic cult crime thriller. This film directed by the experimentalWhen you think of Drive, it’s like No Country for Old Men, but it takes place in a modern-day Los Angeles where the self-help gurus and hypocrisy breaks loose in this fantastic cult crime thriller. This film directed by the experimental Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn and his movie is arguably one of the best movies that he ever made when adapting James Sallis’ novel on the big screen, and my god he did it right! The direction is on-point, the cinematography is dazzlingly beautiful, the screenplay is very well executed, the action is surreal, the soundtrack is electronically orgasmic, and the plot is so immersive that you can feel yourself buckling up to enjoy this neo-noir crime thriller and it’s a blast! Without a doubt, this is arguably one of the best movies ever made for the 2010s decade…… Expand

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MattBrady99Sep 30, 2020

Sometimes there's no need for words to be communicated. Just a feeling. Enchanting and magical, but also super cool.

Out of all of the soundtracks, "He Had a Good Time" is by far my favorite. I wish there was more movies like this, but thenSometimes there's no need for words to be communicated. Just a feeling. Enchanting and magical, but also super cool.

Out of all of the soundtracks, "He Had a Good Time" is by far my favorite.

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EdwardGregoryApr 19, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. As the camera scuds between twinkling skyscrapers in downtown LA, credits of the hottest pink light up a widescreen sky of the blackest velvet and a Euro-electro score pulses, pulses, pulses.

This, immediately, is the world of ’80s Michael Mann movies, of A-game Walter Hill pictures, of William Friedkin’s style-drenched neo-noir To Live And Die In LA.

Post-credits, Drive hits the ground cruising as Ryan Gosling’s wheelman glides through an asphalt jungle in a classic Motor City machine, toothpick jutting from clenched teeth.

On the radio, a basketball game blips and burbles – a seemingly incidental detail that will prove key to the action. Driver (for that is the only name he’s given) works the gear shaft and feeds the wheel; his knuckles flex, his leather gloves creak.

Composed and confident, laconic and iconic, he’s about to prove he’s the best getaway driver in town…

Night and the city

Long considered a talented maverick whose spiky sensibility could never fit into square old Hollywood, Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn (The Pusher Trilogy, Bronson) has here made an explosive action movie that got Cannes critics whooping in the aisles.

But don’t be fooled: a Cannes critic’s guilty ‘mainstream’ pleasure is a multiplex viewer’s art movie, and any jolting violence is cushioned by lush, low-key longueurs comprised of geometric cityscapes, abstract tableaux, striking camera angles, calibrated light and shadow, reflective surfaces, empty corridors and terse, economic exchanges full of syncopated beats.

There is, of course, a girl, and she even lives next door. Irene (Carey Mulligan) cares for her young son (Kaden Leos) while her husband (Oscar Isaac) does time. Driver, naturally, finds himself not only gravitating towards her but breaking all of his own rules to protect her.

It is for Irene, circuitously, that he takes on a pawn-shop heist that goes inevitably wrong, and she is the baggage that weighs down our previously unburdened, unemotional crim as he feels the heat around the corner.

Clichéd? Sure, only Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini, adapting James Sallis’ book, play out the de rigueur romantic sub-plot in unexpected ways: Driver and Irene communicate largely in silence, their bond forged through shifting gazes and meaningful half-smiles (DoP Newton Thomas Sigel maps the human face as closely as downtown LA); and the film’s most swooningly romantic flourish precedes its most violent set-piece.

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It’s this clashing of moods and subverting of stereotypes that sets Drive’s engine purring, with Refn swerving between blazing daylight and silky night, between staple set-ups and offbeat outcomes, between familiar faces and surprising character traits (funnyman Albert Brooks ices blood as a Hollywood producer/ gangster), between glimmering helicopter shots and tyre-squealing ground-level chases, between crushed skulls and synth pop, between classic movies and Refn’s unique worldview.

It makes for a film both archetypal and fresh and, as such, it’s hard to put a pin through. Gosling wasn’t kidding when he described Drive as a mix of Blue Velvet and Purple Rain…

The cast is strong, from Mulligan’s serenely stoical princess (Drive can be read as an urban fairytale) to Bryan Cranston’s mechanic/fixer to Ron Perlman’s intimidating henchman.

But it is Gosling, along with Refn’s meticulous, dynamic direction, that is the star of the show, his tight-lipped turn evoking the cool charisma of Steve McQueen in Bullitt or Alain Delon in Le Samouraï.

Dressed in aviator shades, driving gloves and a satin racing jacket emblazoned, tellingly, with a scorpion, his Driver may be a blank-faced cut-out deprived of the barest hint of backstory, but he’s an intriguing, mesmerising blank-faced cut-out – the kind of amoral, dysfunctional anti-hero that so often becomes a poster boy.

Might he register as this generation’s Man With No Name, their Travis Bickle? Perhaps that’s going too far, but Gosling’s Hollywood-stuntman-by-day, getaway-driver-by-night is the stuff of fantasy, and his mysterious dispensation towards dishing Gaspar Noé levels of violence is exactly what got the Cannes viewers cheering.

Next up for Refn and Gosling is a re-run of 1976 action-sci-fi flick Logan’s Run. A $200m blockbuster? Just don’t expect it to play by studio rules…… Expand

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EddyGregsApr 19, 2015

By day, ‘Driver’ (Gosling) is a Hollywood stunt man, but by night he makes his real money in the criminal underworld as a top-flight getaway driver. When pretty but very married next-door neighbour Irene (Mulligan) is menaced by hoods, heBy day, ‘Driver’ (Gosling) is a Hollywood stunt man, but by night he makes his real money in the criminal underworld as a top-flight getaway driver. When pretty but very married next-door neighbour Irene (Mulligan) is menaced by hoods, he steps in to protect her and her little boy, only to find himself in an escalating conflict between the local thugs and the Mafia.

Refn’s skills are not limited to artfully conceived bloodletting: an opening sequence in which our hero practises his trade, transporting a pair of thieves from their place of business to safety, dodging, parking and reversing, is a masterclass of cutting in which the precision of the editing matches that of the driving (and actually it’s far more exciting than the more conventional car chase later in the movie). Meanwhile Newton Thomas Sigel’s sheeny cinematography delivers gorgeous chopper shots of the neon-flecked night-time streets of LA and moody renderings of asphalt car parks, race-tracks and diners. The cumulative and exhilarating sensation is that Walter Hill or William Friedkin made an urban noir sometime back in 1986 and somehow you missed it (and it’s easily as good as The Driver or To Live And Die In LA).

stylish, ultra-violent fun one of the best films ever made!… Expand

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FilmMasterApr 21, 2015

By day, ‘Driver’ (Gosling) is a Hollywood stunt man, but by night he makes his real money in the criminal underworld as a top-flight getaway driver. When pretty but very married next-door neighbour Irene (Mulligan) is menaced by hoods, heBy day, ‘Driver’ (Gosling) is a Hollywood stunt man, but by night he makes his real money in the criminal underworld as a top-flight getaway driver. When pretty but very married next-door neighbour Irene (Mulligan) is menaced by hoods, he steps in to protect her and her little boy, only to find himself in an escalating conflict between the local thugs and the Mafia.

The only thing to say is that Drive feels like some kind of masterpiece---it's as pure a version of the essentials as you're likely to see.

Our hero is nameless; as played by the ever-impressive Ryan Gosling, this tightly contained Hollywood stunt driver, sometimes called "the kid" by garage boss Bryan Cranston, is a closed book. All you really need to know about him comes in his first conversation with a married neighbor (Mulligan): "I drive," he states, the barest hint of a flirtation.

hen not strapped into his crash car, the guy also moonlights as a getaway wheelman---the film is about the moment when his luck begins to run out, via some bad company (Brooks, a stunningly potent villain) and a melting heart. Danish director Nicolas Winding Refn (Bronson) has taken the opportunity to work in America and pushed it to delirious limits; his effort, a foreigner's impassioned take on '80s-synth-scored romance and highway mayhem, plays like the work of a student graduating with highest honors.

One of the best films ever made!… Expand

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MovieManiac83Apr 24, 2015

As the camera scuds between twinkling skyscrapers in downtown LA, credits of the hottest pink light up a widescreen sky of the blackest velvet and a Euro-electro score pulses, pulses, pulses.

This, immediately, is the world of ’80s MichaelAs the camera scuds between twinkling skyscrapers in downtown LA, credits of the hottest pink light up a widescreen sky of the blackest velvet and a Euro-electro score pulses, pulses, pulses.

This, immediately, is the world of ’80s Michael Mann movies, of A-game Walter Hill pictures, of William Friedkin’s style-drenched neo-noir To Live And Die In LA.

Post-credits, Drive hits the ground cruising as Ryan Gosling’s wheelman glides through an asphalt jungle in a classic Motor City machine, toothpick jutting from clenched teeth.

On the radio, a basketball game blips and burbles – a seemingly incidental detail that will prove key to the action. Driver (for that is the only name he’s given) works the gear shaft and feeds the wheel; his knuckles flex, his leather gloves creak.

Composed and confident, laconic and iconic, he’s about to prove he’s the best getaway driver in town…

Night and the city

Long considered a talented maverick whose spiky sensibility could never fit into square old Hollywood, Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn (The Pusher Trilogy, Bronson) has here made an explosive action movie that got Cannes critics whooping in the aisles.

But don’t be fooled: a Cannes critic’s guilty ‘mainstream’ pleasure is a multiplex viewer’s art movie, and any jolting violence is cushioned by lush, low-key longueurs comprised of geometric cityscapes, abstract tableaux, striking camera angles, calibrated light and shadow, reflective surfaces, empty corridors and terse, economic exchanges full of syncopated beats.

There is, of course, a girl, and she even lives next door. Irene (Carey Mulligan) cares for her young son (Kaden Leos) while her husband (Oscar Isaac) does time. Driver, naturally, finds himself not only gravitating towards her but breaking all of his own rules to protect her.

It is for Irene, circuitously, that he takes on a pawn-shop heist that goes inevitably wrong, and she is the baggage that weighs down our previously unburdened, unemotional crim as he feels the heat around the corner.

Clichéd? Sure, only Refn and screenwriter Hossein Amini, adapting James Sallis’ book, play out the de rigueur romantic sub-plot in unexpected ways: Driver and Irene communicate largely in silence, their bond forged through shifting gazes and meaningful half-smiles (DoP Newton Thomas Sigel maps the human face as closely as downtown LA); and the film’s most swooningly romantic flourish precedes its most violent set-piece.

Star vehicle

It’s this clashing of moods and subverting of stereotypes that sets Drive’s engine purring, with Refn swerving between blazing daylight and silky night, between staple set-ups and offbeat outcomes, between familiar faces and surprising character traits (funnyman Albert Brooks ices blood as a Hollywood producer/ gangster), between glimmering helicopter shots and tyre-squealing ground-level chases, between crushed skulls and synth pop, between classic movies and Refn’s unique worldview.

It makes for a film both archetypal and fresh and, as such, it’s hard to put a pin through. Gosling wasn’t kidding when he described Drive as a mix of Blue Velvet and Purple Rain…

The cast is strong, from Mulligan’s serenely stoical princess (Drive can be read as an urban fairytale) to Bryan Cranston’s mechanic/fixer to Ron Perlman’s intimidating henchman.

But it is Gosling, along with Refn’s meticulous, dynamic direction, that is the star of the show, his tight-lipped turn evoking the cool charisma of Steve McQueen in Bullitt or Alain Delon in Le Samouraï.

Dressed in aviator shades, driving gloves and a satin racing jacket emblazoned, tellingly, with a scorpion, his Driver may be a blank-faced cut-out deprived of the barest hint of backstory, but he’s an intriguing, mesmerising blank-faced cut-out – the kind of amoral, dysfunctional anti-hero that so often becomes a poster boy.

Might he register as this generation’s Man With No Name, their Travis Bickle? Perhaps that’s going too far, but Gosling’s Hollywood-stuntman-by-day, getaway-driver-by-night is the stuff of fantasy, and his mysterious dispensation towards dishing Gaspar Noé levels of violence is exactly what got the Cannes viewers cheering.

The only thing to say is that Drive feels like some kind of masterpiece---it's as pure a version of the essentials as you're likely to see.… Expand

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CinemaSinsMay 9, 2015

Perhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding RefnPerhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding Refn takes us on a journey that gets us to feel something for the characters while still receiving an adrenaline rush when the speedometer races into the red zone. The car chases in this movie are exciting, but the best thing about Drive is that you don't know what's going to happen. There's a sense that the lead character could end up six feet under, and that adds an element of urgency to this movie that most in the genre are missing.

Ryan Gosling is perhaps an unlikely candidate for an action movie star, not only because he's a good actor (not necessarily a desirable quality for this sort of role) but because his skills are best utilized in dramas and low-key comedies. As it turns out, however, he's a good fit for Drive, in which his inscrutable character, credited only as "Driver," reveals little background and almost never engages in small talk. Is he autistic or merely an introvert? The movie doesn't much care. Often, dialogue is used to build a character, but Driver speaks so infrequently that it falls upon Gosling's mannerisms and facial expressions to develop someone better realized than a cartoonish stick figure. His success elevates Drive. We become invested not only in the man's life but in the chaste, innocent relationship that develops between Driver and his neighbor, Irene, who is played with a Cathy Rigby/girl-next-door sweetness by Carey Mulligan.

The movie opens with an explosive, pulse pounding prologue set to a throbbing score by composer Cliff Martinez. Driver does all sorts of jobs - works at a garage, races, drives movie stunt cars, and provides "transportation" for criminals. Drive opens with a getaway, and shows the meticulous planning that goes into one such operation. It includes a stopwatch, a police band radio, and some badass driving. The eight minute sequence could stand on its own as a short. It's the best part of a movie that is otherwise still very good.

Perhaps because we're so used to seeing Brooks as a sadsack funny guy, we're more sympathetic to his character than we might be if Bernie was played by a more typical wise guy figure. It's effective casting because Brooks is believable. Ron Perlman enjoys chewing a little on his lines; Nino is from the Joe Pesci school of thugs - he shouts a lot and thinks violence isn't just the best way to solve problems; it's the only way. One senses that Bernie has spent half his life cleaning up Nino's messes, as a darkly comedic moment hints.

Taciturn action heroes are nothing new. Arnold Schwarzenegger strode through many films without cracking a smile. The difference here is that Gosling is not muscle-bound and his silences say more than many character's dialogues. You can see his mind working as he chews on a toothpick and the half-smirk speaks volumes. He doesn't carry a gun but is capable of a shocking degree of violence. In fact, the movie includes scenes worthy of Tarantino in terms of what they show and imply.

Refn, who strode to international recognition with Bronson, which featured a stunning performance by Tom Hardy, brings a European sense of style to Drive. From the beginning, it's clear this is not a standard-order action film. It takes its characters as seriously as its chases, shootouts, and fights. Neither aspect is short-changed, and the music and cinematography are used to establish and sustain tone. This is a moody film, with moments of understated, dark humor and bleakness. Most importantly, it shows that movies can generate a testosterone-and-adrenaline cocktail without requiring viewers to undergo a frontal lobotomy to appreciate the result.… Expand

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kyle20ellisMar 13, 2022

Yes, very likely. Of a very hit-and-miss year so far, I have seen some gems like Tree of Life, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(the first two in a way are not for everybody though), Rio and Source Code. And then I saw Drive, which was simplyYes, very likely. Of a very hit-and-miss year so far, I have seen some gems like Tree of Life, Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy(the first two in a way are not for everybody though), Rio and Source Code. And then I saw Drive, which was simply brilliant.

Like I said with some of my favourites this year, Drive is not a movie for all. It is a slow-paced movie, but I did not find it "boring"(a term I hate with a passion, as it is massively overused and hardly ever elaborated upon). For me, just because it is slow-paced, doesn't necessarily mean it is going to be a bad movie, only when other components don't work does it apply to me, which is not the case with Drive.

Besides, Drive isn't even the only slow-paced movie around, so I don't know why people have to make such a big deal of it. There are many other movies(Godfather, 2001, Tree of Life, Brokeback Mountain) that are and deliberately so. I feel also that Drive is paced deliberately, for atmosphere.

The pauses and the "sparse" dialogue to me were just two of many things that made Drive so great. There is such an atmosphere here, one that is very tense and beautiful at the same time. The pauses actually helped to enhance this.

Refn does a fine job directing. From his previous work, this director showed promise, and here he delivers all the stops and gives his best directorial job so far here.

The story starts off electrifyingly, and then slows down again without ever feeling dull, thanks to the unrelenting violence, that is part of the world that is shown here through the eyes of the title character, and adeptly edited car/chase sequences. The dialogue I also have no problem with, it is memorable without falling into cliché territory. The characters are credible, especially the titular character, whose characterisation is perhaps the most complex of the year.

The cinematography is truly excellent, as is the editing, bringing much to the atmosphere and I'd also go as far to say that Drive could very well be the year's most visually stylish film. The colours and scenery are lush on the eyes too. The score is every bit as electrifying as the start of the movie, and manages to raise my adrenaline.

Acting-wise I couldn't fault Drive either. Carey Mulligan and Christina Hendricks's roles mayn't be as well written as Gosling's or Brooks', but these two actresses-particularly Mulligan- manage to bring some much needed credibility to them, elevating the characters to a higher level, and Ron Perlman, Oscar Isaac, Bryan Cranston and in particular Albert Brooks are terrific. Ryan Gosling is simply mesmerising, in his best performance to date. It is a quiet, yet very charismatic and intensely brooding portrayal, reminiscent of Robert DeNiro in Taxi Driver for characterisation and Alan Ladd in Shane in how the role is conveyed.

Last but not least, the elevator scene. Brutal, yet very powerful and moving, I'd say it is a contender for the best scene of 2011. In conclusion, a brilliant film that for fans of films from the 70s and 80s and were expecting a sort of nostalgic throwback in style will appreciate. 10/10 Bethany Cox… Expand

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FlickFreaks83Dec 11, 2015

Perhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding RefnPerhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding Refn takes us on a journey that gets us to feel something for the characters while still receiving an adrenaline rush when the speedometer races into the red zone. The car chases in this movie are exciting, but the best thing about Drive is that you don't know what's going to happen. There's a sense that the lead character could end up six feet under, and that adds an element of urgency to this movie that most in the genre are missing.

Ryan Gosling is perhaps an unlikely candidate for an action movie star, not only because he's a good actor (not necessarily a desirable quality for this sort of role) but because his skills are best utilized in dramas and low-key comedies. As it turns out, however, he's a good fit for Drive, in which his inscrutable character, credited only as "Driver," reveals little background and almost never engages in small talk. Is he autistic or merely an introvert? The movie doesn't much care. Often, dialogue is used to build a character, but Driver speaks so infrequently that it falls upon Gosling's mannerisms and facial expressions to develop someone better realized than a cartoonish stick figure. His success elevates Drive. We become invested not only in the man's life but in the chaste, innocent relationship that develops between Driver and his neighbor, Irene, who is played with a Cathy Rigby/girl-next-door sweetness by Carey Mulligan.

The movie opens with an explosive, pulse pounding prologue set to a throbbing score by composer Cliff Martinez. Driver does all sorts of jobs - works at a garage, races, drives movie stunt cars, and provides "transportation" for criminals. Drive opens with a getaway, and shows the meticulous planning that goes into one such operation. It includes a stopwatch, a police band radio, and some badass driving. The eight minute sequence could stand on its own as a short. It's the best part of a movie that is otherwise still very good.

Driver lives in the moment. He's not afraid of dying, perhaps because he never really lives. He falls in love with his neighbor, but she's married to a guy in prison and he's coming home soon. But "soon" is not today, so Driver finds momentary happiness in becoming a surrogate husband and father for a few days. Meanwhile, his friend and boss, Shannon (Bryan Cranston), provides him with getaway vehicles and puts together a deal that will allow him to drive a souped-up car in races. Unfortunately, to get the money for the car, he has to turn to a couple of mob thugs - the refined Bernie (Albert Brooks) and the less-refined Nino (Ron Perlman). You know things aren't going to go well with these two involved.

Perhaps because we're so used to seeing Brooks as a sadsack funny guy, we're more sympathetic to his character than we might be if Bernie was played by a more typical wise guy figure. It's effective casting because Brooks is believable. Ron Perlman enjoys chewing a little on his lines; Nino is from the Joe Pesci school of thugs - he shouts a lot and thinks violence isn't just the best way to solve problems; it's the only way. One senses that Bernie has spent half his life cleaning up Nino's messes, as a darkly comedic moment hints.

Taciturn action heroes are nothing new. Arnold Schwarzenegger strode through many films without cracking a smile. The difference here is that Gosling is not muscle-bound and his silences say more than many character's dialogues. You can see his mind working as he chews on a toothpick and the half-smirk speaks volumes. He doesn't carry a gun but is capable of a shocking degree of violence. In fact, the movie includes scenes worthy of Tarantino in terms of what they show and imply.

Refn, who strode to international recognition with Bronson, which featured a stunning performance by Tom Hardy, brings a European sense of style to Drive. From the beginning, it's clear this is not a standard-order action film. It takes its characters as seriously as its chases, shootouts, and fights. Neither aspect is short-changed, and the music and cinematography are used to establish and sustain tone. This is a moody film, with moments of understated, dark humor and bleakness. Most importantly, it shows that movies can generate a testosterone-and-adrenaline cocktail without requiring viewers to undergo a frontal lobotomy to appreciate the result.… Expand

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sentendMay 1, 2016

The best of 2011. A movie I didn't whole heartedly love after first viewing, but its something that grew on me immensely. Great Soundtrack and action. Methodically paced and directed. May be the most artistic action film ever.

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ReelViews94Mar 23, 2016

Perhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding RefnPerhaps Drive is an action movie for those who don't ordinarily like action movies. It's also an action movie for those who crave them like a drug. Employing unusual camera angles and a unique sense of style, director Nicolas Winding Refn takes us on a journey that gets us to feel something for the characters while still receiving an adrenaline rush when the speedometer races into the red zone. The car chases in this movie are exciting, but the best thing about Drive is that you don't know what's going to happen. There's a sense that the lead character could end up six feet under, and that adds an element of urgency to this movie that most in the genre are missing.

Ryan Gosling is perhaps an unlikely candidate for an action movie star, not only because he's a good actor (not necessarily a desirable quality for this sort of role) but because his skills are best utilized in dramas and low-key comedies. As it turns out, however, he's a good fit for Drive, in which his inscrutable character, credited only as "Driver," reveals little background and almost never engages in small talk. Is he autistic or merely an introvert? The movie doesn't much care. Often, dialogue is used to build a character, but Driver speaks so infrequently that it falls upon Gosling's mannerisms and facial expressions to develop someone better realized than a cartoonish stick figure. His success elevates Drive. We become invested not only in the man's life but in the chaste, innocent relationship that develops between Driver and his neighbor, Irene, who is played with a Cathy Rigby/girl-next-door sweetness by Carey Mulligan.

The movie opens with an explosive, pulse pounding prologue set to a throbbing score by composer Cliff Martinez. Driver does all sorts of jobs - works at a garage, races, drives movie stunt cars, and provides "transportation" for criminals. Drive opens with a getaway, and shows the meticulous planning that goes into one such operation. It includes a stopwatch, a police band radio, and some badass driving. The eight minute sequence could stand on its own as a short. It's the best part of a movie that is otherwise still very good.

Driver lives in the moment. He's not afraid of dying, perhaps because he never really lives. He falls in love with his neighbor, but she's married to a guy in prison and he's coming home soon. But "soon" is not today, so Driver finds momentary happiness in becoming a surrogate husband and father for a few days. Meanwhile, his friend and boss, Shannon (Bryan Cranston), provides him with getaway vehicles and puts together a deal that will allow him to drive a souped-up car in races. Unfortunately, to get the money for the car, he has to turn to a couple of mob thugs - the refined Bernie (Albert Brooks) and the less-refined Nino (Ron Perlman). You know things aren't going to go well with these two involved.

Perhaps because we're so used to seeing Brooks as a sadsack funny guy, we're more sympathetic to his character than we might be if Bernie was played by a more typical wise guy figure. It's effective casting because Brooks is believable. Ron Perlman enjoys chewing a little on his lines; Nino is from the Joe Pesci school of thugs - he shouts a lot and thinks violence isn't just the best way to solve problems; it's the only way. One senses that Bernie has spent half his life cleaning up Nino's messes, as a darkly comedic moment hints.

Taciturn action heroes are nothing new. Arnold Schwarzenegger strode through many films without cracking a smile. The difference here is that Gosling is not muscle-bound and his silences say more than many character's dialogues. You can see his mind working as he chews on a toothpick and the half-smirk speaks volumes. He doesn't carry a gun but is capable of a shocking degree of violence. In fact, the movie includes scenes worthy of Tarantino in terms of what they show and imply.

Refn, who strode to international recognition with Bronson, which featured a stunning performance by Tom Hardy, brings a European sense of style to Drive. From the beginning, it's clear this is not a standard-order action film. It takes its characters as seriously as its chases, shootouts, and fights. Neither aspect is short-changed, and the music and cinematography are used to establish and sustain tone. This is a moody film, with moments of understated, dark humor and bleakness. Most importantly, it shows that movies can generate a testosterone-and-adrenaline cocktail without requiring viewers to undergo a frontal lobotomy to appreciate the result.

Such a remarkable film!… Expand

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hiimsmartMar 27, 2016

From the beginning, you are plunged into the world of 'the Driver'. You are instantly feel immersed in his world as the opening burglary scene is going down. You're instantly interested in this character who is, what most people would say, isFrom the beginning, you are plunged into the world of 'the Driver'. You are instantly feel immersed in his world as the opening burglary scene is going down. You're instantly interested in this character who is, what most people would say, is the most uninteresting person in a heist group. Usually, the getaway driver is this faceless guy who is either randomly killed while trying to evade cops, or just written off as some stereotype. But damn if I wasn't instantly hooked from that beginning scene.

Ryan Gosling plays the Driver who is a part-time stunt driver, part-time mechanic, and part-time getaway driver. I honestly don't recall if he ever really gets an actual decent amount of sleep in the entirety of this film. He gives off this deceptively cool demeanor that I call deceptively for a damn good reason. He is capable of being quite violent and showcases it throughout the latter half of this movie.

This film has some of the best cinematography I have seen to date and a story that is as interesting as it is emotionally driven. I don't want to really explain too much about this movie, because it is best experienced rather than talked about. This movie deserves to be watched and enjoyed more than once if possible and should be given your full undivided attention. It is one of the best movies I have seen in a while and I feel like it is a modern classic.… Expand

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MovieMasterEddyApr 3, 2016

Sophistication behind the wheel!

Star of the moment Ryan Gosling delivers a slow, white-hot burn of a performance in "Drive," a nervy, understated ode to one of Hollywood's most cherished archetypes, the sad-eyed man of few words. TheySophistication behind the wheel!

Star of the moment Ryan Gosling delivers a slow, white-hot burn of a performance in "Drive," a nervy, understated ode to one of Hollywood's most cherished archetypes, the sad-eyed man of few words.

They can be cowboys, hit men or, in this case, loners who drive cars for a living. But no matter how chilly and reserved, the mysteries at their core mesmerize rather than repel.

As a getaway driver known only as Driver, Gosling obviously harks back to similar protagonists played by Ryan O'Neal, Lee Marvin, Robert De Niro and especially Steve McQueen.

But in "Drive," Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn neatly manage the hat trick of paying homage to those wheelmen of yore while reinvigorating the genre with style, smarts and flashes of wit. You may still want to fasten your seat belts, but in these capable, seductive hands you're in for a smooth, uncommonly assured ride.

That's made clear in the opening sequence of "Drive," when Gosling's character fetches two thieves from a Los Angeles warehouse. Found out by the police, who begin to pursue them by way of patrol cars and a helicopter, Driver leads the fuzz not on the wheel-screeching, bombastic chase audience might expect, but on a quiet, cat-and-mouse prowl through Los Angeles's nighttime back streets, winding up in the endless proscenium arches of a parking garage.

At once classic and refreshingly new, the sequence establishes Driver's watchful calm and psychic mettle, as well as Refn's indisputable chops as a filmmaker with firm command of tone, rhythm and irresistibly propulsive pacing.

It turns out that Driver's getaway gig is just a sideline; his day job becomes clear in one of the all-time great movie "reveals," which makes "Drive" not just a fast-car action picture but a wry commentary on Hollywood artifice (which will come in handy later when someone covered in blood needs to blend in with a crowd).

Carey Mulligan, as Driver's new neighbor Irene, may be completely miscast as the wife of a low-level criminal named Standard (the terrific Oscar Isaac), but her chemistry with Gosling is entirely believable, not least because Refn chooses to convey it through lyrical sequences of shy glances and wordlessly eloquent gestures.

Far more persuasive, however improbably, is Albert Brooks as Bernie Rose, a seedy criminal middle-manager who like everyone in L.A. tried his hand in the biz, in his case as a producer. "One critic called them European," he wistfully recalls of his movies. Later, in one of the movie's most chilling scenes, he sweet-talks and soothes a hapless victim while he quietly slips a shiv in his arm, effecting a flawless balance between nebbishness and menace.

Refn, a Danish director whose previous films include "Bronson" and "Valhalla Rising," is known for his love of blood, and when the plot of "Drive" quickens he finds plenty of chances to indulge in his penchant for lurid, stylized violence. But even his most **** flourishes are tempered here, not just with the tender love story between Irene and Driver but with Refn's newfound restraint (one pivotal murderous episode occurs entirely in shadow).

After skillfully earning the audience's allegiance, "Drive," which is based on the novel by James Sallis, throws its hero's motives into more troubling ambiguity, with Gosling's grievous angel proving to be capable of startling brutality. Like the scorpion on his jacket, he can't escape his nature, and Refn does a good job of keeping that core moral essence opaque until the explosive end. He's also constructed a perfect showcase for Gosling's hangdog charisma, which has come into its own this year first with "Crazy, Stupid, Love" and next with "The Ides of March."

A poster for the latter has his face morphing with George Clooney's, and the comparison is apt; indeed "Drive" recalls two of Clooney's best and recent movies, "Michael Clayton" and "The American."

Like "Michael Clayton," "Drive" is a hushed, methodical ode to competence, a wistful wish-fulfillment fantasy in an age of mass screw-uppery. Like "The American," it's almost abstract in its willingness to eschew conventional plotting and dialogue for a subtle sound design and crisp, clean imagery.

Most important, like Clooney's best movies, "Drive" features a compulsively watchable cipher at its center. Low-key, sleek and sophisticated, "Drive" provides the visceral pleasures of pulp without sacrificing art. It's cool and smart.… Expand

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MasterRileyJun 29, 2017

Drive is a fantastic film that from the very beginning sets a specific mood and atmosphere, and just carries that through until the very end. It is a very unique movie, as the story is told mostly through imagery with little dialogueDrive is a fantastic film that from the very beginning sets a specific mood and atmosphere, and just carries that through until the very end. It is a very unique movie, as the story is told mostly through imagery with little dialogue throughout. The cinematography, lighting, sound design, and performances however come together perfectly. Every single shot and scene is so riveting that I could not stop watching. It tells a familiar story with such a unique sense of style that you cannot help but appreciate it. Ultimately it holds your attention closely throughout the entire movie, something that most other films have a hard time doing.… Expand

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mwil236Oct 2, 2016

If you do not like this film, I completely concur with PollosHermanos: "your favorite movie is most likely Transformers" and you are probably a high school boy more impressed by the manufactured appearance of Megan Fox's breasts than theIf you do not like this film, I completely concur with PollosHermanos: "your favorite movie is most likely Transformers" and you are probably a high school boy more impressed by the manufactured appearance of Megan Fox's breasts than the emergence of a modern masterpiece.

There are no flaws in this film. Certainly there are no obvious flaws.

Casting yet again proves to be the cornerstone of film-making, followed closely by writing and direction. Gosling is exceptionally convincing as a brooding, silent but dangerous main. Mulligan is equally in her element as a sheepish girl-next-door, and Cranston is beginning to prove that he must have been doing something right while he played the Dad on Malcolm in the Middle (because he is now a very versatile and tremendous actor - in case you didn't catch that joke). Toss in Ron Perlman as the character he plays in every movie and you've got it.

Idiots will find this movie boring or "artsy." The use of silence and background music to establish mood is tremendous. Gosling delivers each line, of which there are precious few, with perfect inflection and emotion. All of the characters make excellent use of dialogue and Refn makes tremendous use of screen space and camera angle. The jarring contrast of violent portions really involves the audience in the shock of the moment.… Expand

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ElmacroNov 29, 2016

Una de las películas mas reciente del genero de neo noir que me ha atrapado por completa es cierto que la premisa de la historia es bastante simplista pero bastante atrapante. Y como es bien sabido esta pelicula esta acompañada de una granUna de las películas mas reciente del genero de neo noir que me ha atrapado por completa es cierto que la premisa de la historia es bastante simplista pero bastante atrapante. Y como es bien sabido esta pelicula esta acompañada de una gran banda sonora.… Expand

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UnholyGhostJul 22, 2018

An absolute masterpiece of a movie it's simply Ryan goslings best film ...filled with great action great acting and it's definitely a film you would want to see

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WalterKovacsDec 26, 2017

One of the best directed films of all time. Amazing performances. Every piece of this film is spot on. A true masterpiece. Makes one of my top ten favorite films.

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mcindoe-jordanFeb 26, 2018

The best film I have ever seen. Everything is amazing the acting the score the directing, its just amazing

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BK21567Aug 31, 2018

Drive deserves to be on the must see list. If you havent seen it yet, go watch it. It is one of my favourites and would probably be your favourite too. You watch it and you fall in love with it. Some consider it too voilent but it's not asDrive deserves to be on the must see list. If you havent seen it yet, go watch it. It is one of my favourites and would probably be your favourite too. You watch it and you fall in love with it. Some consider it too voilent but it's not as bad as you would think. Whoever didn't like this film doesn't know what a good film is and probably likes Michael Bay directed films.… Expand

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MindurbidnissAug 11, 2023

This film aged like a fine wine, still one of my all time favorites. The style, cinematography, and storytelling are timeless and unique.

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TearfulNestJan 18, 2020

Drive is a flawless crime drama that focuses heavily on developing it’s great characters. With amazing writing, directing, cinematography and acting it’s hard not to love this movie!

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RichfungusV2Apr 14, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Due to the movies usage of secondary characters to further the plots of the film helped to drive the movie to a ten for me. Ryan Gosling played the driver excellently giving the character life and good looks which everyone loves. The movie soundtrack very clearly sets the mood for whatever is going on in the scene, from the very beginning when Kavinsky's "Nightcall" played to the music when The driver and his crush of the movie were in the elevator. The movie is a definite movie everyone should see at least once… Expand

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LukasRyan1111Dec 14, 2020

For me this is one of the greatest superhero movies ever made. Yes, superhero movie.

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l0nlym1lkFeb 1, 2021

This film is a masterpiece and is the main reason I believe Ryan Gosling is a superior actor. This film is shot like an 80s crime thriller yet is so much more when you look at it from a different perspective. The romance does not feel forcedThis film is a masterpiece and is the main reason I believe Ryan Gosling is a superior actor. This film is shot like an 80s crime thriller yet is so much more when you look at it from a different perspective. The romance does not feel forced which in my opinion is a problem with allot of films and the characters are all very well written and feel like they fit in the world that has been created. The cinematography is beautiful and the soundtrack "slaps" which is why I believe this film is a must watch for all crime thriller fans.… Expand

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HabibiehakimOct 23, 2021

Drive is different, intense, brutal and simple, Drive is not like any other thief action film with a loud music, lot of gunshot, jump from here to there, it's not, Drive is a face pacing movie that will keep you interested every single secondDrive is different, intense, brutal and simple, Drive is not like any other thief action film with a loud music, lot of gunshot, jump from here to there, it's not, Drive is a face pacing movie that will keep you interested every single second of it, fills with incredible performance by all the cast especially Ryan Gosling, Drive is a great time.… Expand

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Abso_lute1Jun 30, 2021

Brilliant crime thriller/romance.This movie builds a great amount of suspense and tension. A must-see for all film lovers.

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nahyiworld1984Oct 17, 2021

It is absolutely awesome, only one problem - you can hear the gearbox sound when it changes gear, but Ryan actually didn't changed it

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IfeelOnlyPainFeb 23, 2022

Фильм шедевр, сюжет немного простой но очень классный

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AndreAndreAndrFeb 25, 2022

filme POGGERS. Bem kekw pesando forte no omegalul, fiquei pepeREACT o filme todo

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DarkwingSchmuckMar 14, 2022

Gorgeous, stylish, original, brutally violent yet elegantly crafted, Drive is a masterful work from Nicolas Winding Refn. Be warned, you will want to purchase the soundtrack after your screening.

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HillsteadJun 22, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. One of a kind original awesome movie that doesn't get the accolades it deserves.… Expand

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ArTyOm1991Jul 24, 2022

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omarzeytouniAug 12, 2023

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MarcDoyleSep 17, 2011

Although Gosling has been stronger, more dynamic in other films (Blue Valentine, Lars, Half Nelson), he brings such intensity and subtle emotion to what amounts to a relatively shallow character. Without dwelling on the details of the filmAlthough Gosling has been stronger, more dynamic in other films (Blue Valentine, Lars, Half Nelson), he brings such intensity and subtle emotion to what amounts to a relatively shallow character. Without dwelling on the details of the film to any great extent, I don't think that I haven't seen a film since maybe Hurt Locker that has made my heart feel like it was going to beat out of my chest like this one did. I'm not a fan of Carey Mulligan at all - couldn't stand her in An Education - but she's terrific in an understated role. You never plummet the depths of the driver's soul, but that is unnecessary - I can't imagine anyone else doing what he did here. Jason Statham? Nope. Burt Reynolds? Nah. There's something about the timber of Gosling's voice that just works in a role like this one.… Expand

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ShiiraOct 13, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A Clippers home game, a job; no problem, because the driver is one of those Dirty Harry types, somebody who compartmentalizes his pleasure from business, just like Clint Eastwood in the 1971 film, where the detective grabs a quick bite to eat at a hamburger joint across from the bank he knows is being robbed. Callahan notices the smoke exhaust fumes coming out of the parked car; he may even see the cigarette butts and matches outside the driver's side window collecting on the pavement, left behind by the chain-smoking autoist. The man at the wheel is nervous. The thieves should have hired a professional, a driver so cool and collected, he can follow a basketball game, first via television in the darkness of his hotel room, then on the radio in the darkness of the streets, before and after the robbery, not even minding that the second man emerging from the building is late. He's unflappable, this driver, with a demeanor that suggests Steve McQueen(in "Bullitt"), going so far as turning up the volume on the game, eclipsing the police radio in loudness, with the fuzz in hot pursuit. It's an affectation of nonchalance that recalls Harry finishing his hot dog while attending to the crime in progress. A bank-robbing outfit is only as good as its driver, and the specialist for these black stick-up men puts their getaway car on its side, but not before he hits the flower stand and a fire hydrant. Crossing the street, still chewing, with his M29 drawn, Harry then delivers that immortal speech to the felon, words that could only exist in the movies. "I know what you're thinking. Did he fire only six shots or only five?" As it turns out, the driver's interest in the fortunes of the L.A. Clippers is ostensible; he doesn't care one bit about how many shots the basketball team fired, but only that the game finishes before he turns into the Staples Center's parking garage, where he and his clients can disappear in the throng of hoop fans returning to their cars. Nevertheless, the sequence is pure cinema, too easy; too according to plan, all because of that pesky "the" attached to the protagonist's name, who at this point, is still an archetype. Played by Ryan Gosling, Driver(the "the" is implied through pastiche) evokes a mute Ryan O'Neal in "The Driver". The next day, we see the driver in uniform, but no, he's not a cop, but a stuntman for the movies, so in a sense, the driver is actually McQueen's double in the Peter Yates film; it's life imitating art, since a stuntman as opposed to a regular person(or an actor) stands a better chance of surviving a high-speed chase without injury. Like "To Live and Die in L.A.", "Drive" has in common with the William Freidkin film, a starving artist who dabbles in fakery. A Secret Service agent, on the trail of a failed painter-turned counterfeiter, burns an unsold canvas with his lighter, whereas the driver, a counterfeit actor, no longer burns rubber just for the cameras, but also in his personal life, where he is now the protagonist of his own crime story. Gosling is paying homage to his seventies-era forerunner, but then there's a diverging point, a vanishing point for the "the" in the character's name. The archetypal driver in the 1978 film, leaves both corresponding females alone, since neither The Player, nor The Connection, are called The Lover. Because of his asexual nature, The Driver never comes across as a real person. When O'Neal's character shows up at the apartment, he doesn't register that the hired allibi(for a casino heist) is beautiful. The woman takes no offense; she's sexless too. The Player just wants to collect her money. Their professionalism feels false, however, when you consider the genre involved: film noir, so the lack of sexual tension between them has a dislocating effect, since the man can't truly be hard-boiled without a hard-on, and the woman, act the part of femme fatale, in the presence of such flaccidity. Casey Mulligan, who is not The Prison Wife, nor The Mother, nor The Waitress, but a combination of all these facets that makes her Irene, puts the driver's preposition on notice the moment when these apartment neighbors share an elevator. The preposition gets eradicated for good in the supermarket parking lot, where Irene's car is on the fritz. "Where should I put this?" Driver asks, about the groceries(read: his thing) that he carries into her flat. Sadly, Irene has a husband in prison, so the real answer is a moot point. When he returns home, Irene becomes an accidental femme fatale, because Driver becomes a byproduct(not merely a replicant) of the exploitation cinema template, therefore prone to death. Every femme fatale has a hidden motive, and here, it exists on the level of narrative; she kills the sports movie, when Driver chooses to help Standard rob a pawn shop, rather than be a racecar driver. Nothing goes according to plan, of course, since there's no "the" in driver.… Expand

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BairdoFeb 24, 2012

Some movies set their tone perfectly, right off the bat. Drive is one of them, and for me is the film of the year. The cast is pitch perfect, and the script/direction are restrained in just the right way. Right at home in 2011, but also 30 orSome movies set their tone perfectly, right off the bat. Drive is one of them, and for me is the film of the year. The cast is pitch perfect, and the script/direction are restrained in just the right way. Right at home in 2011, but also 30 or 40 years prior, it's going to age like wine and collect a cult along the way. Heartfelt and badass work so well together, and are pulled off at once very infrequently. This movie accomplished that feat, and belongs with some very esteemed company.… Expand

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nutterjrOct 19, 2011

A film that truly seduces you; reals you in gently and then hits you like no tomorrow. Great work from Nicolas Winding Refn who neatly unfolds a love story with many layers through a masterful performance of Ryan Gosling. He plays a man whoA film that truly seduces you; reals you in gently and then hits you like no tomorrow. Great work from Nicolas Winding Refn who neatly unfolds a love story with many layers through a masterful performance of Ryan Gosling. He plays a man who hardly utters a word, yet says so much...… Expand

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BenardenSep 22, 2011

The first 5 minutes of "Drive" is Worth the price of admission ( 6 bucks, if your askin' ) stylish photography, tense, terse with several brilliant scenes within; but the " Art House Gore" in lieu of a more solid script mars the effort. RatedThe first 5 minutes of "Drive" is Worth the price of admission ( 6 bucks, if your askin' ) stylish photography, tense, terse with several brilliant scenes within; but the " Art House Gore" in lieu of a more solid script mars the effort. Rated "R" ( Nudity, language, unsafe driving practices ) "X" for Violence;- - and never, EVER pose a threat to this young mans Girlfriend.… Expand

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asthobaskoroDec 24, 2011

Drive was brutal, artistic and poetic. The love story is intriguing. A heist goes wrong movie is never be the same in collaboration between Ryan Gosling and Nicolas Winding Refn. And also the neon sign soundtrack was cool.

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wordy_actionsSep 24, 2011

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Usually 'car chases' and 'thought provoking' are phrases that don't occur in the same movie review. Drive, staring Ryan Gosling, is both. Let's start with the most obviously good thing about the movie, which is Ryan Gosling'sMinor Spoilers
Usually 'car chases' and 'thought provoking' are phrases that don't occur in the same movie review. Drive, staring Ryan Gosling, is both. Let's start with the most obviously good thing about the movie, which is Ryan Gosling's performance. Gosling plays an understated character who's motivations are well concealed (at least in the beginning of the movie). Do not go into this movie expecting an action/thriller. This movie is more of a character study of Ryan Gosling's character, whose only referred to as the driver. No name is mentioned during the film. The film has a very strong message about what we should value. It's a strong message, but a somewhat subtle one, and they don't force it on the audience. This movie builds tension well, having long scenes of character development with little dialogue suddenly interrupted by violence. The contrast is startling and exciting, though some of the slowness in the dialogue grows old fast. Fortunately, by the time I was starting to grow bored with the movie it abruptly shifted into its second half, which is much better in my opinion. While the first half mainly dealt with Gosling's relationships with Carey Mulligan's character, her son, and her husband, the second half has Gosling tying up the lose ends of a botched robbery. Needless to say, things become violent. This movie shows the consequences and dangers of caring for someone unconditionally, as well as the rewards for doing so. 8/10. 4/5.… Expand

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ImUnavailableOct 7, 2011

This slow burner will disappoint those expecting an action packed adventure with huge set pieces and loud explosions. Drive blends arthouse cinema with heavy violence to create a film that is affecting on an emotional level and has a distinctThis slow burner will disappoint those expecting an action packed adventure with huge set pieces and loud explosions. Drive blends arthouse cinema with heavy violence to create a film that is affecting on an emotional level and has a distinct visual flair. Not for everyone but approach it with an open mind.… Expand

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ShyfoxSep 23, 2011

Shot gorgeously, terrific acting, and compelling yet semi-believable chase scenes. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I don't know how this is too "artsy", except in comparison to crap like Transformers or Final Destination. I've seen movies thatShot gorgeously, terrific acting, and compelling yet semi-believable chase scenes. I enjoyed the hell out of it. I don't know how this is too "artsy", except in comparison to crap like Transformers or Final Destination. I've seen movies that are too artsy, they definetly exist- most of them are pretentious film festival entries or indie dramas. Worst you could say about Drive is that there are some awkward silences. So yeah, awesome film.… Expand

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markdbNov 20, 2011

Its kind of annoying when people rate so low when they never had patience with the movie and dont understand it. The artistic element of it made the movie really engaging if you let yourself understand the moods it was trying to convey. IIts kind of annoying when people rate so low when they never had patience with the movie and dont understand it. The artistic element of it made the movie really engaging if you let yourself understand the moods it was trying to convey. I dont want to sit through Transformers where there is a ridiculous amount of action at the expense of real feeling; thats a really boring movie, I can fall asleep during that. But Drive is for people who can interpret emotions and the psychology of the events that are in front of them. For that reason, it is not a mainstream movie and ends up going beyond the average movie goer who read things on the surface.… Expand

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iamtheoneneoSep 30, 2011

great movie, not for everyone i agree and i think the trailer is perhaps misleading BUT it still doesnt stop this movie being a real work of art and something to feast your eyes over.
Yes its slow, yes its gory when action does happen but thegreat movie, not for everyone i agree and i think the trailer is perhaps misleading BUT it still doesnt stop this movie being a real work of art and something to feast your eyes over.
Yes its slow, yes its gory when action does happen but the plot is interesting, the cast do a great job and the atmosphere is dripping throughout.
reminds me alot of collateral for some reason.....quite michael mann esc i guess! Go see but dont expecting it to plod along at 100mph , more like 10mph.… Expand

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lahaineJan 18, 2012

Drive is a uniquely crafted art-house "action" film that acts as a perfect opposition to the adrenaline-laden Mission Impossibles,Transformers and many more. It follows a quiet stunt/getaway driver (Ryan Gosling) and his conflict withDrive is a uniquely crafted art-house "action" film that acts as a perfect opposition to the adrenaline-laden Mission Impossibles,Transformers and many more. It follows a quiet stunt/getaway driver (Ryan Gosling) and his conflict with dangerous criminals after trying to assist a friend in a robbery. Nicolas Winding Refn's direction is Hyper-stylized; he evokes thought through nuance and creates tension through silence. The editing is bold and the cast did an excellent job, particularly Gosling and Albert Brooks. Its pace may leave some bored, but it will leave others (like myself) intrigued.… Expand

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Hensch2475Sep 17, 2011

I thought this movie would be a non-stop action fest but its not anywhere close to that. This is my surprise movie of the year. Good plot, emotional and pretty good acting. I thought Gosling was great in this film, except when it came toI thought this movie would be a non-stop action fest but its not anywhere close to that. This is my surprise movie of the year. Good plot, emotional and pretty good acting. I thought Gosling was great in this film, except when it came to dialogue with the female lead, those scenes were awkward. It starts off slow, but when the action picks up, you will be on the edge of your seat, an unpredictable, sleek film… Expand

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BemaniAKOct 31, 2011

No doubt the best movie of the year, especially for action fans.
Ditching the new-age flowchart action script and moving back to the tried and true methods of creating a balance of tension, suspense and Action that creates emotion throughNo doubt the best movie of the year, especially for action fans.
Ditching the new-age flowchart action script and moving back to the tried and true methods of creating a balance of tension, suspense and Action that creates emotion through pinpoint direction as opposed to making everything as over-the-top as possible.

Mix it with amazing actors, brutal violence, and an amazing 80's throwback soundtrack, and we get a movie that truly deserves to redefine the action genre.
Sadly, it won't overtake the billion-dollar box office boomers that should be properly defined as explosions-with-plot, however, there is a huge opportunity here for a new branch of lower-budget, higher-passion movies that can give real movie fans exactly what they want to see.… Expand

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MyffubsJun 26, 2012

Drive is a very well made thriller. It features an excellent cast, great cinematography, and some of the most compelling scenes of recent memory. Ryan Gosling stars as the Driver, who does not seem to have a name. Tellingly he drives. HeDrive is a very well made thriller. It features an excellent cast, great cinematography, and some of the most compelling scenes of recent memory. Ryan Gosling stars as the Driver, who does not seem to have a name. Tellingly he drives. He works as a Hollywood stuntman during the day, moonlighting as a getaway driver for various criminals. Gosling's performance is anchored in the Driver's harsh reality; he deals with life and death situations on a routine basis with no real identity. He slowly opens up when he is getting to know his neighbor (Mulligan) and her son (Leos); he does not talk much, but is genuinely kind. Mulligan's husband (Isaac) returns home from prison and is soon threatened for owed protection money. The Driver decides to offer his help, which is when the film shifts from a slow-building character study to a pulse-pounding thriller. Also involved in the proceedings are Bryan Cranston as the Driver's mentor of sorts, and Albert Brooks and Ron Perlman as two mob bosses. Each actor breathes a unique life into his or her respective character. Most are given surprising amounts of depth. Nicolas Winding Refn's direction deserves praise as well; the film captivates in just about each and every scene. Though the meandering first half clashes with the abrupt ending, Drive ultimately manages to be a satisfying and thrilling experience.… Expand

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J-ShapOct 10, 2011

Drive is, hands down, the single most exciting and involving film to come out all year. The best part is, you also can't really figure out what makes it so engaging. It just is. Too many films think. This once acts.

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AkkharDec 30, 2011

DRIVE is clearly the best film of 2011 .From the start to end its the most silent amusement one can ever have . The whole movie is so amazing . Ryan's acting was clearly his best and 2011's best actor . Albert Brooks was damn good in his roleDRIVE is clearly the best film of 2011 .From the start to end its the most silent amusement one can ever have . The whole movie is so amazing . Ryan's acting was clearly his best and 2011's best actor . Albert Brooks was damn good in his role . Also Carey , Bryan , Oscar ,Perlman did their best work .Nicolas Winding Refn's directing was so wonderful and tnx coz you remind us once again that Film-Nori is not dead, its still out there and still the best film genre ever. The whole film has a flow which gave me a great example of film making . Now , Soundtrack .... I have never liked a Original Motion Picture Soundtrack this much . Its just incredibly amazing . Tnx so much Cliff Martinez for the best ethereal electronic-pop score ever . I am Putting DRIVE in the top position of 2011 films and probably gonna watch it hundred of times when DVD's or Blu-Ray gonna released . Tnx Nicolas Winding Refn , Ryan , Cliff Martinez and rest of the cast and crew and Producers , Hossein Amini , James Sallis, Newton Thomas Sigel , Matthew Newman for this Amazing film .… Expand

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avatar16Oct 10, 2011

Avec toute la pub faite autour, on ne pouvait rater ce Drive, surtout avec cette palme de la mise en scÃ¨ne. Que les choses soient claires : Drive n'est pas un film comme les autres. Certes, le scÃ©nario peutAvec toute la pub faite autour, on ne pouvait rater ce Drive, surtout avec cette palme de la mise en scÃ¨ne. Que les choses soient claires : Drive n'est pas un film comme les autres. Certes, le scÃ©nario peut s'avÃ©rer classique pour certains. Mais le film excelle par ses acteurs (Ryan Gosling, stupÃ©fiant) et surtout par sa mise en scÃ¨ne (la rÃ©compense et bien mÃ©ritÃ©e). Le problÃ¨me vient quand mÃªme de la mise en scÃ¨ne : une histoire qui inspire le punch, filmÃ©e avec lenteur, ce qui est original et inhabituel. Et c'est lÃ que Drive perdra ou gagnera des fans, malgrÃ©/grÃ¢ce Ã des scÃ¨nes puissantes visuellement. Personnellement, j'y adhÃ¨re. Mais je comprends ceux qui y sont rÃ©ticents. Mais mon avis reste le mÃªme : Drive est un trÃ¨s bon film qui ne laisse en aucun cas diffÃ©rent.… Expand

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Las7Sep 22, 2011

I thought it was a very good movie, a lot of really fantastic portraits and emotions relayed through great acting and brilliant camera work . It was very disappointing that it wasn't marketing correctly, once again other people within theI thought it was a very good movie, a lot of really fantastic portraits and emotions relayed through great acting and brilliant camera work . It was very disappointing that it wasn't marketing correctly, once again other people within the cinema ruined the experience for me. This is not Transporter so for the love of god don't go to see this movie if you are expecting something similar.

If you feel that sometimes less is more and enjoy movies which focus on developing realistic charters and show realistic relationships between them this is the movie for you. The violence was a footnote for me a plot device in a way, wasn't too bothered by it.

The supporting cast really were fantastic, I believe one of them would be a front runner in this year's Award Season - I'm not sure about Gosling, the "Driver" was in a lot of ways simply a driving force for the fates of these people all stuck in different situations out of which there is no easy getaway. He remained "nameless" through out the film which really accents over the real story I believe the movie told. To all the supporting cast he was a figure of omnipotence, giving what each craved or deserved but his actions brought grave ramifications.

For me at least this movie lived up to the hype but I don't believe it's Gosling's best work - but that's the way the role is scripted. A definite contender for movie of the year… Expand

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FIlmsareawesomeSep 27, 2011

Awesome Movie, I just loved the story of the whole film. Thank God they cast Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, they were pretty much fantastic. The Soundtrack was insanely amazing, everything was awesome, i just really liked the film, goodAwesome Movie, I just loved the story of the whole film. Thank God they cast Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, they were pretty much fantastic. The Soundtrack was insanely amazing, everything was awesome, i just really liked the film, good performances, shows the most important things in every scene, the action keeps it entertaining and it makes you wish for more, and Carey Mulligan is so damn adorable. One of the best films of this year.… Expand

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mariodefeJan 14, 2012

this movie is almost a 10, best movie seen in years. Tempo, music, script, everything is just perfect. I'll watch it again as soon as it appears on dvd. Maybe there is a lot of people dissapointed about silences, but silences sometimes meanthis movie is almost a 10, best movie seen in years. Tempo, music, script, everything is just perfect. I'll watch it again as soon as it appears on dvd. Maybe there is a lot of people dissapointed about silences, but silences sometimes mean more than words. the mask scene, even incomprehensible, it's great.… Expand

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SlythforlifeSep 17, 2011

I thought it was fantastic. Great soundtrack, sleek, low-key, but powerful. Maybe a little over the top w/the violence. But Ryan Gosling was absolute perfection. I can see why some people wouldn't like it, but I personally loved it.

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novictimOct 1, 2011

Drive was brilliant. The themes it revisits still resonate, especially with men and with those well versed in film. The existential (anti)hero, the man with no name with a past, unrevealed, with a death wish on one final redemptive mission,Drive was brilliant. The themes it revisits still resonate, especially with men and with those well versed in film. The existential (anti)hero, the man with no name with a past, unrevealed, with a death wish on one final redemptive mission, brilliantly shot, acted and scored. The style is slick, 80s like, the violence stylized, cool, heartless, surreal, like Ballard. Gosling is perfect. The performance channels McQueen. The screenplay also kills, like a Paul Schrader, revisiting the light sleeper. The chase scenes were amazing, like Bullitt or The 7UPs, blissfully free of CGI. Great techno soundtrac to boot. Captures the Ballardian dystopia nicely. Best film I've seen in the last few years and would see it again.… Expand

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QuamikazeOct 2, 2011

You know, considering that I walked out of "Drive" weak at the knees, with my heart still pounding in a worrying fashion and my hands sore from clenching them together for a good hour or so; I find it completely baffling that this movie'sYou know, considering that I walked out of "Drive" weak at the knees, with my heart still pounding in a worrying fashion and my hands sore from clenching them together for a good hour or so; I find it completely baffling that this movie's reception is as polarizing as it is with regular audiences. I think of this as one of the most intense action films made in a good long time, but most can't seem to get past the meditative exposition at all, so much the relatively simple plot structure (which, again, completely baffles me: action movies have no dire need to be as needlessly convoluted as "Transformers" or the "Star Wars" prequels; everyone needs a little "Die Hard" sometimes). It's at the point where I think there's a mutual hatred of the movie based off of its unique direction and popularity with critics. To put it bluntly: if you believe that anyone whose review score is lower than three, you are sadly mistaken. The movie is directed extremely well -- it is a very clean, very tight action film that contrasts the quiet nature of the movie's dialogue with the EXTREME violence (and I do mean extreme -- this is Peckinpah violent). Basically, if you want an action movie that is a little bit different from run-of-the-mill stuff, watch Drive.… Expand

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todayorOct 3, 2011

An action movie that manages to be both unique and stylized, callous and gentle. If you want to see something typical, and/or you enjoy the thorough oeuvre of Michael Bay, I suggest you spend your money elsewhere. However, if you enjoy aAn action movie that manages to be both unique and stylized, callous and gentle. If you want to see something typical, and/or you enjoy the thorough oeuvre of Michael Bay, I suggest you spend your money elsewhere. However, if you enjoy a meticulously created film- go right ahead.… Expand

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Veritas34May 15, 2012

This movie was great. I love how it was directed and the story that was show was very well written. Gossling played his character top notch. If your are expecting an all out action packed movie this isn't it. This is a story driven movie.This movie was great. I love how it was directed and the story that was show was very well written. Gossling played his character top notch. If your are expecting an all out action packed movie this isn't it. This is a story driven movie. Well worth the watch. This has made it into my top 5 favorite movies.… Expand

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HashprinceOct 18, 2011

"Hey, you want a toothpick?"
I didn't feel this way for a movie since a long time.
DRIVE is the movie you need to see, the direction of the movie by Nicolas Winding Refn is ultra stylish and wonderful, the music and sounds in the movie"Hey, you want a toothpick?"
I didn't feel this way for a movie since a long time.
DRIVE is the movie you need to see, the direction of the movie by Nicolas Winding Refn is ultra stylish and wonderful, the music and sounds in the movie matches perfectly to the environment, the performance of each actors is great, i love that the main character don't need to talk much, and you get so much more by his expression, his eyes,...
There's so many more things in this movie, the way the story is built, recurrent places where the hero and his princess will share few seconds staring at each other in silent.
This is kind of an unclassical love story about a hero and his princess, and the things he will do to protect her.
This is the movie of the year, a future cult movie fo sho.… Expand

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Cleric22Jan 9, 2012

Movies have to be for everyone all the time or it doesn't count! That's at least the feeling I get from the negative reviews of this movie. Also, you could try something about critics and being over payed or bribed or something. I saw thisMovies have to be for everyone all the time or it doesn't count! That's at least the feeling I get from the negative reviews of this movie. Also, you could try something about critics and being over payed or bribed or something. I saw this movie after all the hype, during its last week in theatres, and I will be buying the blu-ray next week when it comes out.

Stylishly slow, slow, as in the way people actually talk and react to each other. I've got bad news, you're not as funny or witty as you think you are, you're not clever, at least not movie clever. Real life conversations have unexpected beats. Also, guns and violence are scary. People can watch hundreds of people bite it in a Michael Bay film, and its the best they've seen, my kids loved it! When you put one person, with one gun, and you shoot someone its going to be messy. The limited action and chase scenes in this movie accent the terror that is violence, and how it should not be celebrated, nor should the lives that these people have chosen for themselves, and how it affects those around us.… Expand

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moviekretikOct 28, 2011

Film Noir meets Hammer Hardened Hero Maker meets Gangster Heavy Metal - as exploit of one of the reviewer in the imdb.com. Believe me when i say this.......it is the coolest damn action flick i've seen in quiet some time. It's not your basicFilm Noir meets Hammer Hardened Hero Maker meets Gangster Heavy Metal - as exploit of one of the reviewer in the imdb.com. Believe me when i say this.......it is the coolest damn action flick i've seen in quiet some time. It's not your basic shoot em' picture. It has this slight 'noire' edge to it that makes it shine much brighter than the rest.

The film is an electric mixture of beautiful, lingering cinematography, a pulsating soundtrack, lean dialogue and short bursts of graphic, bloody violence. It's tense and involving- almost impossible not to get immersed in. Nicolas Winding Refn is a Director to definitely keep a tab on.

Definitely the best of 2011 so far!… Expand

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Qad24Nov 4, 2011

Director should expect many Oscarï»¿ nominations: Best Cinematography, Best Sound and maybe even Best Picture. Who Knows?Well what can i say? Its one of the best movie I have ever seen so go see it .....

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ImikeNov 11, 2011

One of the best move of the year. Great soundtrack, good acting and very bizarre but likeable atmosphere. I think this is unique film, however the ending was a little bit overkill. Great job.

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RenegadeNormanNov 16, 2011

If you see a trailer for this film and expect it to be another pile of Hollywood action crap, you are already wasting your time. "Drive" is more noir and art house than a Hollywood movie. Ryan Gosling's character isn't a BAMF you wanna' be,If you see a trailer for this film and expect it to be another pile of Hollywood action crap, you are already wasting your time. "Drive" is more noir and art house than a Hollywood movie. Ryan Gosling's character isn't a BAMF you wanna' be, but more of a complex character that is hard to figure out if you ever got to know him in real life. Go see this film if you want something that is both different and intelligent. The highlights include the acting, the synthpop/electro soundtrack, and it's B-movie violence (which isn't for everyone if you don't like graphic violence)… Expand

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HaziellNov 23, 2011

Definitely one of the best films of the year. Great performances, safe directed and a memorable soundtrack, "Drive" is the new classic of the decade!

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JollyG87Dec 15, 2011

This movie hit me upside the head on so many different levels. I'm still not sure where to begin. Perhaps I should start talking about the beautiful cinematography, or maybe the shocking bursts of violence that wonderfully compliment theThis movie hit me upside the head on so many different levels. I'm still not sure where to begin. Perhaps I should start talking about the beautiful cinematography, or maybe the shocking bursts of violence that wonderfully compliment the movie's quieter moments. But then what about Gosling's performance, and the way the script paints a blank canvas for him to work his magic? The man has very little dialogue, but with a simple look and nod we know everything we need to about him. Yeah, we'll start there. The movie rests on Gosling. He makes for a compelling "Mad Max" sort of character where he's soft spoken, but piss him off and he's a man capable of extreme violence. Albert Brooks is also terrific against type as a stone cold gangster. But really what made me love this movie was its unique style. I've never seen anything like it. The music was refreshingly unique and the way the movie shifts from a gentle calm to an extreme level of brutality is a work of art and frankly, it's sheer movie making magic. This is a film I will never forget for years to come.… Expand

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GRAHAMPADec 29, 2011

Cool. Ryan Gosling is almost frustratingly quiet at times in this film, but the coolest characters are often those who use their words sparingly. Very solid movie experience with great action sequences, definitely worth your time.

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MagnificentMDec 21, 2011

Drive is unlike any heist film/thriller I have ever seen...in a good way. It's full of intensity and left me riveted from the opening scene until the very end. The best part of the movie is Ryan Goslings amazing performance which goesDrive is unlike any heist film/thriller I have ever seen...in a good way. It's full of intensity and left me riveted from the opening scene until the very end. The best part of the movie is Ryan Goslings amazing performance which goes against the action hero norm and then there is Albert Brooks who's bad guy portrayal will hopefully earn him a deserved Oscar. The movie moves at a rather slow pace but it somehow maintains the same level of tension throughout due to a job well done by director Nicolas Winding Refn. The movie is also complemented by an amazing soundtrack and great cinematography. But I have to warn you that this is not an action movie with tons of explosions, expensive visual effects, or the occasional comic relief so stay away from this movie if that's what your looking for. If your looking for a well acted and well told alternative to the big blockbuster action movies, this is your kind of film.… Expand

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KICKERMAN360Jan 3, 2012

The director has made the duologue, or lack thereof, work throughout the movie. The camera work is well done. The action scenes aren't too over the top which makes things even better. The only thing I'm a little irked about is, nothing aboutThe director has made the duologue, or lack thereof, work throughout the movie. The camera work is well done. The action scenes aren't too over the top which makes things even better. The only thing I'm a little irked about is, nothing about how the driver knew all his tricks is revealed. But forgiving that minor detail, the movie is very thrilling and will keep you in your seat until the very end, guaranteed (You'll know what I mean if you watch the closing scenes).… Expand

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AlvaradoKTAFeb 5, 2012

This movie is insanely good. The story's good, the acting is good and the directing is good.The soundtrack alone is amazing. There is a couple of gory scenes, which in my book , make the film better. And for a film that is based aroundThis movie is insanely good. The story's good, the acting is good and the directing is good.The soundtrack alone is amazing. There is a couple of gory scenes, which in my book , make the film better. And for a film that is based around driving, it has great driving scenes.Drive is definitely a movie to watch.… Expand

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Isaacs18Feb 17, 2012

I would watch anything directed by Nicolas Winding Refn after watching this movie (twice). Every scene was beautifully done. The dialogue is spare because every line is necessary. Each scene is more like a chapter. The plot skips overI would watch anything directed by Nicolas Winding Refn after watching this movie (twice). Every scene was beautifully done. The dialogue is spare because every line is necessary. Each scene is more like a chapter. The plot skips over anything that isn't completely necessary and leaves you to read between the scenes. The acting is great across the board. The music adds more to this movie than almost any movie I can remember. It is shocking almost to the point of disturbing in the second half of the movie in an amazing way.… Expand

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MASHHEADFeb 27, 2012

Drive, what can I say? But great film. Ryan Gosling provided a refreshing stab at the lead, choosing a more subtle role. I felt as if I was being aloud to choose my own lead character, rather than having someone shout "HERE IS THE HERO! HE'SDrive, what can I say? But great film. Ryan Gosling provided a refreshing stab at the lead, choosing a more subtle role. I felt as if I was being aloud to choose my own lead character, rather than having someone shout "HERE IS THE HERO! HE'S HARD, LOVE HIM!!". The cinematography and sound track were smashing, reminded me of Scarface. The violence was in context. For example the likely end result of a boot to the head is, a caved in skull. All in all I thought this was a memorable film that will go down as a future classic.… Expand

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DarkKnightG4Nov 28, 2012

With elegant backdrops, focused camera-work, an amazing soundtrack, and immensely slow, but intense, moments; Drive is definetly an "artsy" film. However, this is not a typical artsy-fartsy film. It doesn't stop short by only providing theWith elegant backdrops, focused camera-work, an amazing soundtrack, and immensely slow, but intense, moments; Drive is definetly an "artsy" film. However, this is not a typical artsy-fartsy film. It doesn't stop short by only providing the previously mentioned characteristics, it uses them as a foundation and builds upon them. Ryan Gosling does a great job at playing a perplexing character that you are never quite sure of. The gentle and caring nature conveyed by Gosling really makes you want to root for him as a hero(anti-hero), however, there is a explosive violence bottled in him that makes you step back and wonder how far he would/could really go. These outbursts provide for some very intense scenes that quite memorable. All of the supporting actors are great and play their roles well. There's a definite "cool" factor to the movie that is just hard to explain, but get a hold of the soundtrack and cruise through town to it and you'll catch my drift - just don't break any laws! :) There are some long pauses in dialogue between the Driver and the love interest, but I was not turned off by it and found it to actually be more convincing of that awkward true love moment than how others interpret it. Also, if you don't know or understand the fable The Scorpion and the Frog, then you're might be missing the integral part of the story. I actually was unaware of this fable, but I had a feeling that a key scene where the Driver mentions it had more meaning then was blatantly conveyed, so I looked it up afterwards. I recommend reading the fable before seeing the movie as it summarizes the tortured nature of the Driver. I almost wish they would have showed the fable in text at the very beginning of the movie.… Expand

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