Drive

8/26/2016

The patient-man's _Transporter_. I've never been much of a Ryan Gosling fan (probably why it took me five years to get around to watching _Drive_). I am a fan of virtually every other cast member in the movie, but I didn't know any of them were in it before I started watching it. _Drive_ wasn't enough to bring me around on to the Ryan Gosling train, but I'll tell you who it definitely did put me on to: Director Nicolas Winding Refn. The direction is truly king here in _Drive_. There are a couple of stylistic choices that didn't work for me, like the repetitive vocal-heavy montages, and I was not at all enamoured by Gosling's character (he seemed like kind of a dick). But overall I was impressed, and will definitely be on the look out for Refn's work in future. Not only did _Drive_

2/7/2019

Fate? Unknown... Drive is directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and adapted to screenplay by Hossein Amini from the novel of the same name written by James Sallis. It stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks and Ron Perlman. Music is by Cliff Martinez and cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel. Driver (Gosling) has a day job, he's a Hollywood stunt man, but by night he makes the serious cash as a getaway driver for the criminal fraternity. Into his life comes married next door neighbour Irene (Mulligan) and her little boy Benicio (Kaden Leos), pitching him right into the middle of two wars; one is for his emotional worth, the other with the criminal underworld. Real human being, and a real hero. They cheered at Cannes, it ha

8/21/2020

One of the best films ever made in my opinion. Nothing about this felt boring like people said. Just don't go in expecting an action movie. 10/10 Masterpiece.

11/23/2022

**Ironically, a movie about getaway drivers and car chases was much too slow for me.** Lots and lots of silent staring. Drive cuts most of its dialogue, creating a mysterious and captivating main character, but its slow pacing that drags despite some fantastic car chases and gore-filled moments of action drained most of the excitement. The lack of dialogue forces actors to give incredible performances with their eyes, body language, and demeanor which the cast nails with impressive skill. The atmosphere and aesthetic of the film are beautiful and unique, enhancing the cinematography and visuals. While the film has plenty of great ideas, solid performances, and gorgeous scenes, the pacing and style kept me checking my watch and getting up to grab snacks while the movie continued in the b

5/16/2023

Drive is a cinematic triumph that delivers an unforgettable ride from beginning to end. While the storyline may seem simple at first, the film's attention to detail and intricacy of world-building truly sets it apart from the rest. Every character introduced has a connection to the crime world that is slowly pieced together, creating a puzzle that's both engaging and intriguing. This aspect of the film is truly captivating and highlights the excellent writing. What's more, the family elements of the movie really shine. Ryan Gosling delivers an outstanding performance as a protagonist forced to do bad things to survive. However, the connection he forms with the family across the hall is heartwarming, slowly evolving from a romantic interest to a bond of familiarity and care. In the meant

10/15/2023

If you take out the staring and slow motion scenes in the movie, you're left with an hour or less. I liked it in general, but it wasn't as good as it was hyped. It could have been shot at a much faster pace with a different director. Ryan Gosling may be like this, but he looks extremely tense throughout the whole movie. If we write down the dialogues he says in an hour and a half on a piece of paper, it wouldn't even be a page, there are no facial expressions either. That's how anyone can become an actor and act. There is nothing special about the movie except the music. I watched the movie years later just because I loved the intro music so much.