Drive - A Stylish, compelling, impeccable and an imaginative art-house thriller

Rating: 9/10 (25 December 2011)

Having watched, Nicolas Winding Refn's Pusher Trilogy, Valhalla Rising, Bleeder and Bronson, I must admit that he has brilliant sense of cinema making and it shows in the every frame of his movies. "Drive" is an illustration of the finest cinema with top notch style and proclamation. Technical Specs are impeccable, you will be amazed with contemplative long shots and slow motion zooms. Drive is an immaculately made film, filled with beautiful cinematography.
Set in the 1980s, Drive tells the story of stunt driver (Ryan Gosling) with no name who works as a driver for money in the night for Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks). Eventually, he (the driver) finds himself infatuated with his neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan) and befriends with her son Benicio (Kaden Leos). He tries to help Irene's husband Standard (Oscar Isaac) to pay his debts, but engulfs himself into a wrong path, now the driver has to shield Irene and her son from the gangsters.
The entire cast has been selected sensibly which gives a variety of performers to live the screenplay. All the supporting actors like Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, Albert Brooks deliver and Ron Perlman have delivered the top notch performances. Carrey Mulligan had proved her caliber previously and this role is no exception. Ryan Gosling is undoubtedly proved himself in every role he has done so far as he is one of the brightest star of modern cinema. Ryan Gosling performance as a smiling, serene and cool driver with subtleness is just unforgettable, and the character's transitions from a serene person to a violent avenger is just unsullied.
The soundtrack is fresh and gives soul to the film which makes it extraordinary.
Recommended for every movie lover, it shouldn't be missed.
My Vote 9/10