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Drive (2011)
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn
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Overview
Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he’s been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene’s husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver’s help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Rated R | Length 100 minutes
Actors
Ryan Gosling | Carey Mulligan | Bryan Cranston | Albert Brooks | Oscar Isaac | Christina Hendricks | Ron Perlman | Kaden Leos | Jeff Wolfe | James Biberi | Russ Tamblyn | Joe Bucaro III | Tiara Parker | Tim Trella | Jimmy Hart | Tina Huang | Andy San Dimas | John Pyper-Ferguson | Craig Baxley Jr | Kenny Richards | Joe Pingue | Dieter Busch | Chris Muto | Rachel Dik | Cesar Garcia | Steven Knoll | Mara LaFontaine | Teonee Thrash | Ralph Lawler | Rio Ahn | Laurene Landon
Viewing History (seen 2 times)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/10/2012 | TV | Streaming | Rented | 9.5 stars |
| 10/08/2011 | Movie Screen | Film | Theater | 9 stars |
| (Average) 9.25 stars |
Viewing Notes
For the first time ever, my wife and I left the kids at home without a babysitter and did a little mini date night. And life was good.
I admit, I feel like a cheated a little on this movie since I’ve owned the soundtrack for going on a month before seeing the actual film. The tone and pace of the soundtrack hinted at what to expect from the movie.
Despite that, I went into it thinking Drive would be akin to the ‘70s era The Driver, perhaps with more chase scenes. To be sure, it does echo that movie a lot, both in terms of the reserved nature and amorality of the main character. But the focus isn’t car chases; in fact, the actual driving really takes a back seat (pardon my pun) to everything else that’s going on. In short, the driving is just a plot device.
It really didn’t take me long to adjust to tone and pace of the film, even though it wasn’t what I was expecting.
That’s not to say there isn’t action in Drive; there is. And it is nasty and visceral and shocking and fucking great.
Easily one of my top 10 of the year so far, and probably a movie I pick up on Blu-Ray eventually.
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