Make of it what you will

Rating: Null/10 (24 September 2011)

I watched this at the cinema earlier with my girlfriend and a good crowd. Thought it was a well done piece of work. Ryan Gosling is terrific, even if he does do a lot of staring. He plays the role well, cool and calm, but deadly at the same time. It's basically the story of a man who's a stunt driver by day and getaway driver on the night. Think of his other job a bit like what 'The Transporter' does, but you're only allowed five minutes of his time. He soon starts to fancy his neighbour, a young mother played well by Carey Mulligan. As the story goes on things get tricky and violent, and you many find this won't be for you. That said I thoroughly enjoyed it. I found the supporting actors did a fine job too and the violent outbursts are over-the-top but inventive. My girl didn't like it but I didn't like 'Friends With Benefits' last time round so it swings both ways. A well made film overall that will not be to everyone's taste but if you've watched the director's other films, you'll know what to expect. Funky soundtrack too. ***/*****.