
Reviews — Drive
Audience write-ups from TMDB
Nathan
Drive proves to be an exceptional film, providing a remarkable experience from start to finish. Although the plot might appear straightforward initially, the movie’s meticulous detail and complex creation of its setting really distinguish it. Each character who appears has ties to criminal activity that are gradually revealed, forming a fascinating puzzle. This aspect is particularly compelling and demonstrates the q…
The Movie Mob
It's strange that a film centered on drivers making escapes and action sequences felt so sluggish. There was an abundance of quiet moments where characters simply stared. *Drive* minimizes spoken words, intending to build up a sense of mystery around the central figure, but the deliberate pace diminished much of the thrill, even with some exciting car chases and violent bursts of action. The absence of dialogue pl…
RustyBoi
I consider this to be among the greatest movies ever created. It didn’t feel dull at all, which is contrary to what some have suggested. However, it’s important not to anticipate something along the lines of an action film. A perfect score: 10/10. An absolute masterpiece.
John Chard
Fate? Uncertain... Drive, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and adapted from a screenplay by Hossein Amini based on James Sallis’ novel, stars Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston, Albert Brooks, Oscar Isaac, Christina Hendricks, and Ron Perlman. The film features music by Cliff Martinez and cinematography by Newton Thomas Sigel. Driver (Gosling), working as a Hollywood stunt man during the day, earns se…
Gimly
I’ve never felt a strong connection with Ryan Gosling's performances (which is likely why it took me so long to watch _Drive_), but I appreciate the work of almost everyone else in the film, though I wasn't aware they were involved until I started watching. While _Drive_ didn’t change my opinion of Gosling, it absolutely introduced me to Director Nicolas Winding Refn. The direction is really what stands out in _Dr…

