review by Colin the dude
Drive 2011
Rewatched Jul 15, 2012
Colin the dude’s review:
3rd watch and it simply hypnotizes me. You cannot pinpoint Refn's influences, he's paving fresh 21rst century storytelling. It's a new breed, baby. The kind of film deserved of every inch of praise. I understand and admire the driver more with each viewing.
Not just one of the best of 2011, but pretty much the decade too.
How the cast and crew clicked so well with such an unorthodox protagonist and execution in style is a minor miracle.
Agreed, Colin. It's one of those films where every single aspect was absolutely perfect. Change one thing and you immediately have an inferior film. It's a true masterpiece.
It's unreal dude. Such a tight script that still manages enough down time to add much needed nuance to the driver.
I love Drive but I think its influences are pretty direct and easy to identify. Jean-Pierre Melville, just to name one. If you like Drive you should check out Le Samourai if you haven't already.
I loved Le Samourai when I saw it. That movie is ice cold compared to Drive. The more I watch it, the more heart is in the movie. The driver's actions in the 3rd act are derived from a whirlwind of emotions. But the Melville touch is certainly there.
@Sara that's surprising! I had my computer in front of me when I put it on and I just got hooked and put everything down. Watch it again, my views of it have changed a bit each watch.
It's certainly one of those films that improves on subsequent viewings.