Drive (2011)

Drive (2011)
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A lone-wolf Hollywood stunt driver (Ryan Gosling) moonlights as a freelance getaway wheelman, and he finds his solitary existence taking on new meaning after befriending Irene (Carey Mulligan), the lonely wife of convicted felon Standard (Oscar Isaac), and her young son Benicio (Kaden Leos). When Standard gets released from prison and is strong-armed into committing a bold daytime robbery, the Driver offers his services in an effort to help the repentant ex-con cut his ties to the criminal underworld. Things get complicated, however, when the robbery goes unexpectedly awry, and the Driver just barely manages to escape alive. When the take from the job proves to be stratospherically higher than the Driver was led to believe, it quickly becomes apparent that they were set up. Later, thugs threaten to kill Irene and Benicio, and all evidence points to transplanted New York crime boss Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks) and his hot-headed partner Nino (Ron Perlman) as the masterminds. As the Driver attempts to turn the tables on them, it becomes clear that the chain of command goes much higher than he could have ever anticipated. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

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Starring:
Ryan GoslingCarey Mulligan, (more)
Director(s):
Nicolas Winding Refn
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R
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Synopsis of Drive

A lone-wolf Hollywood stunt driver (Ryan Gosling) moonlights as a freelance getaway wheelman, and he finds his solitary existence taking on new meaning after befriending Irene (Carey Mulligan), the lonely wife of convicted felon Standard (Oscar Isaac), and her young son Benicio (Kaden Leos). When Standard gets released from prison and is strong-armed into committing a bold daytime robbery, the Driver offers his services in an effort to help the repentant ex-con cut his ties to the criminal underworld. Things get complicated, however, when the robbery goes unexpectedly awry, and the Driver just barely manages to escape alive. When the take from the job proves to be stratospherically higher than the Driver was led to believe, it quickly becomes apparent that they were set up. Later, thugs threaten to kill Irene and Benicio, and all evidence points to transplanted New York crime boss Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks) and his hot-headed partner Nino (Ron Perlman) as the masterminds. As the Driver attempts to turn the tables on them, it becomes clear that the chain of command goes much higher than he could have ever anticipated. ~ Jason Buchanan, Rovi

Theatrical Feature Running Time:
100 mins

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Director(s):
Nicolas Winding Refn
Writer(s):
Hossein Amini
Producer(s):
Michel LitvakJohn PalermoMarc E. Platt
Theatrical MPAA Rating:
R(Graphic Violence, Nudity, Profanity)
Categories:
Mystery & Suspense
Drive Awards:
  • 2011 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Use of Music
  • 2011 - Boston Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2011 - L.A. Film Critics Association - Best Music Score (Runner-up)
  • 2011 - National Society of Film Critics - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2011 - New York Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2011 - New York Film Critics Online - Best Supporting Actor
  • 2011 - New York Film Critics Online - Top Ten Film of the Year
  • 2011 - San Francisco Film Critics Circle - Best Supporting Actor
Warning:  This product is intended for mature audiences only. It may contain violence, sexual content, drug abuse and/or strong language. You must be 17 or older to purchase it. By ordering this item you are certifying that you are at least 17 years of age.

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    Dave W.

    Could not finish it, it was that bad. Too much dead time between dialogue.

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    Kerry N.

    Great movie! The story is really interesting and Ryan Gosling does not disappoint. Watch the special features, particularly the one with the director.

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    Nicolas K.

    I liked this film more than did most who have written here. My major complaint however is in the extras. They are very informative, but the screenwriter and the director made no mention of the 1978 film 'The Driver' directed by Walter Hill and with Ryan Oneal as a man known as 'The Driver', same as Gosling in this film. The opening of both films are the same, with the difference that the protagonist to Oneal's character is a cop played by Bruce Dern, while here they are Pearlman and Brooks as criminals. Brooks is esspecially interesting as Bernie Ross. One of the most multi-dimensional villains in recent years. I have heard some call this film original. While it is a good film, original it definitely is not, and shame on the director and screenwriter trying to say it is. It is based on a book by John Salis called 'Drive', but I guess he is not original either.

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