Directed by : Nicolas Winding Refn
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/
A guy who is brilliant at his driving skills, that he uses it in different ways to get a earning. Be it helping robbers to run away, or a movie stunt, or a race.
The screenplay is kept very slow, and it works. Ryan Gosling's long 'no blink' scenes, and the kind of low life he lives, not interested in anyone else except his driving. And when he meets Irene (Carey Mulligan), a married girl.. he instantly gets a liking for her. Also, few of the scenes where he shows more emotions, his anger against the girl who was involved in a plan against him, or when his own friend makes a big blunder.
There is a unique similarity between 'Taxi Driver' and this film. Probably, the lovers of Taxi Driver won't like this comment made by me. But, I feel the character of Ryan Gosling, also was shown in a very similar fashion.. only and big difference was that Ryan wasn't too insane and involved in everyone's life in his area.
That scene where he puts a mask, knowing he has got only one option left to survive alive. I would say the pre-climax scene slightly dissappointed me, maybe because I excepted a thrilling sequence instead of a simple one.
The starting of the movie is spectacular, the car chase in a different way. Also, the scene where the plans go wrong for Ryan.
Cinematography was brilliant. Also, the film is rich in emotional content. Note the scene where Ryan keeps looking into the eyes of Irene, asks her if she wanna come with him on weekend, she doesn't reply and he keeps looking, passes a small smile, again keeps looking and the scene ends. Less dialogues, and long scenes added a lot to the characters and the narration.
The songs are perfectly used in the movie, specially the opening credits one, and the one where Ryan starts getting more involved with Irene and her kid.
Albert Brooks and Bryan Cranston were efficient in their supporting roles too.
Overall, Drive is a must-watch film for its narration, and quite a good Ryan Gosling performance. Maybe you won't love it, but you certainly not gonna dislike it. And yea, this film isn't for the popcorn or entertainment seeking audience, please stay away from the film.
Imdb link -> http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0780504/
A guy who is brilliant at his driving skills, that he uses it in different ways to get a earning. Be it helping robbers to run away, or a movie stunt, or a race.
The screenplay is kept very slow, and it works. Ryan Gosling's long 'no blink' scenes, and the kind of low life he lives, not interested in anyone else except his driving. And when he meets Irene (Carey Mulligan), a married girl.. he instantly gets a liking for her. Also, few of the scenes where he shows more emotions, his anger against the girl who was involved in a plan against him, or when his own friend makes a big blunder.
There is a unique similarity between 'Taxi Driver' and this film. Probably, the lovers of Taxi Driver won't like this comment made by me. But, I feel the character of Ryan Gosling, also was shown in a very similar fashion.. only and big difference was that Ryan wasn't too insane and involved in everyone's life in his area.
That scene where he puts a mask, knowing he has got only one option left to survive alive. I would say the pre-climax scene slightly dissappointed me, maybe because I excepted a thrilling sequence instead of a simple one.
The starting of the movie is spectacular, the car chase in a different way. Also, the scene where the plans go wrong for Ryan.
Cinematography was brilliant. Also, the film is rich in emotional content. Note the scene where Ryan keeps looking into the eyes of Irene, asks her if she wanna come with him on weekend, she doesn't reply and he keeps looking, passes a small smile, again keeps looking and the scene ends. Less dialogues, and long scenes added a lot to the characters and the narration.
The songs are perfectly used in the movie, specially the opening credits one, and the one where Ryan starts getting more involved with Irene and her kid.
Albert Brooks and Bryan Cranston were efficient in their supporting roles too.
Overall, Drive is a must-watch film for its narration, and quite a good Ryan Gosling performance. Maybe you won't love it, but you certainly not gonna dislike it. And yea, this film isn't for the popcorn or entertainment seeking audience, please stay away from the film.
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