Best of 2011? Probably yes

Rating: 9/10 (21 January 2012)

This movie is just simply amazing. Everything is great, from the soundtrack, story, acting, writing, hell even the font of the credits is cool.
The opening scene with the perfect music in the background still resonates in my head. When I first watched it I immediately felt that this one was going to be something special. And I was right. Ryan Gosling is quickly becoming one of Hollywood's most talented actors. I just recently saw The Ides of March where he was amazing as well and this movie just confirms it.
Gosling plays a violent introverted driver that also understands the important things in life. Its just amazing to see this guy's subtlety when playing the part. You can understand everything he thinks about, his fear, his happiness, etc. even if he just stands there and looks or just gives a quick answer.
The plot itself is good but not amazing. The movie just has a lot of very interesting characters, great acting and a unique, fresh and brilliant style.