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A review by Gimly

60%
Written by Gimly on August 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... read the rest.

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A review by John Chard

100%
Written by John Chard on February 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 (Kade... read the rest.

A review by RustyBoi

100%
Written by RustyBoi on August 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.

A review by The Movie Mob

60%
Written by The Movie Mob on November 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 visu... read the rest.

A review by Nathan

90%
Written by Nathan on May 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... read the rest.

A review by PenetratorGod

60%
Written by PenetratorGod on October 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 yea... read the rest.

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