A Danish Driving Lesson

Rating: Null/10 (5 November 2011)

'Drive' is tight. Not a wasted scene in the entire 100 minutes. Performances all round are very good indeed, especially that of Albert Brooks as Bernie, crime boss. His is an Oscar-worthy performance.
The screenplay is scant. So much is not said in each scene but is instead weaved into a subtext which lingers somewhere between the camera and the final cut.
This film has story - the characters make it so: Irene's fragility juxtaposed with the strong, at times too strong, muted driver - both want what they cannot have. Bryan Cranston's sycophantic Shannon, under the thumb of Bernie and Nino, two men with too much with power, and lacking any shred of remorse.
It's tight, this film; not surprising that the director's father is a noted Danish film editor.
The soundtrack is wow. Great. Exclamation points on scenes; holy; memorable. Beautifully chosen.
'Drive' won the Director's Prize at Cannes this year.I will see it again.