Puros Y Vino Posted March 15, 2012 Posted March 15, 2012 We just saw Drive a few days ago. I wasn't expecting much but it was an excellent movie. Ryan Gosling has a near silent role in the movie. The best way to describe this movie is Blue Valentine meets The Godfather. And when things get violent, watch out. Keep a barf bag close by. No sensationalized violence with explosions, gun battles, etc. This has raw, dirty, messy, soul killing acts of violence. Very stylish and entertaining. Gosling gets better with every movie. This one is going to go down as his "Taxi Driver"
khomeinist Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 Great flick. A bit of a Michael Mann feel to it.....
sloth Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 This is one of my favorite recent films! (Along with Blue Valentine.) If I had to label it I would call it a western.
bolivr Posted March 16, 2012 Posted March 16, 2012 This is one of my favorite recent films! (Along with Blue Valentine.) If I had to label it I would call it a western. Interesting, I can see your point on that. Having only seen the trailer and reviews I have hesitated to see the movie because of the violence, but it is a movie I think I would love. Is it really necessary for the story that there is this level of graphic violence?
Puros Y Vino Posted March 16, 2012 Author Posted March 16, 2012 Interesting, I can see your point on that. Having only seen the trailer and reviews I have hesitated to see the movie because of the violence, but it is a movie I think I would love. Is it really necessary for the story that there is this level of graphic violence? It's not horror movie style violence. It is graphic but cut in a way to spare you the full on details. You're left with the impression that what just went on was really bad. Otherwise it is a slick movie.
bolivr Posted March 18, 2012 Posted March 18, 2012 It's not horror movie style violence. It is graphic but cut in a way to spare you the full on details. You're left with the impression that what just went on was really bad. Otherwise it is a slick movie. Thanks! I can live with that. It's just out on DVD/Bluray here so I will grab one for a night in.
Hoops Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Great flick. A bit of a Michael Mann feel to it..... It's similar to Mann's "Thief", which was likely an influence.
sloth Posted March 20, 2012 Posted March 20, 2012 Good movie... a little predictable though. I remember reading an article about someone demanding their money back because for a movie called "Drive" there wasn't much driving.
khomeinist Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 It's similar to Mann's "Thief", which was likely an influence. Exactly. Even the Miami Vice pilot, which is surprisingly decent (original show not the crap remake).
khomeinist Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 BTW. This director has A LOT of potential. Pusher 1-3 is highly recommended. Great characterizations.
khomeinist Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 Good movie... a little predictable though. I see this as a noir with some early 80s flair. I think plot was secondary to mood and nuance. Just my film-school reject thoughts
mazolaman Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I see this as a noir with some early 80s flair. I think plot was secondary to mood and nuance. Just my film-school reject thoughts That's the way it was thought of over here, a moody and atmospheric, highly stylised film. Not much to do with plot.
FireDigger Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I see this as a noir with some early 80s flair. I think plot was secondary to mood and nuance. Just my film-school reject thoughts Not to mention a great score and soundtrack... However, to me, the story makes the movie and the plot has been recycled so many times before. I also don't feel like Ryan Gosling brought anything new to this role. It is just a mix bag from his other roles. Still, it's a good movie, but it could have been great!
Mr.T Posted March 21, 2012 Posted March 21, 2012 I agree, this was a great film. Watched it on the way back home from China. Even though Gosling hardly spoke in the film his screen presence is really impressive. I was also really impressed with Albert Brooks performance. Don't see him playing the mean guy too often, but he does it very well.
KurtE Posted May 4, 2012 Posted May 4, 2012 Lots of people said it was boring, I beg to differ. I found it an amazing movie, very non Hollywood, edge of the seat story, great soundtrack.
ckile2012 Posted June 8, 2012 Posted June 8, 2012 Awesome movie, I think he broke all of his driving rules by the end.
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