Mind is blown

Rating: 10/10 (12 July 2012)

This film blew my mind. I was seeing all these reviews popping up at one point saying that the film was amazing but i kept putting off watching it because i didn't like the pink 70s style title writing and ryan gosling didn't look rugged enough to be a hero. But, man i was proved so wrong. This film is amazing, the soundtrack, acting, camera shots were all fantastic.
From the start of the film it really does give some good master shots, sets the scene really well and especially with the 70s style music from kavinsky, it really sets the mood of the film. The storyline of the film is pretty mysterious where Gosling is simply known as Driver and has a mysterious past.
The acting is brilliant, Cranston is great as Drivers only real friend and father figure, Mulligan is Drivers neighbour and Perlman is the main antagonist. All the actors and actresses pull of their role really well and the scenes really shine through- but Gosling has to be the star of the show and no one they put him in the front seat!! He's cool, calm and calculating and is really an anti-hero. We are never told much about his past except that hes insane behind a wheel which is demonstrated in a few scenes. We see two sides to Goslings character, one being cool and kind and the other being protective and violent.
The story is well set out and the music is put together so well! I really cannot fault the film, even though there is no backstory to Drivers past it adds to the mystery of his character but also gives us a sense of realism because we wouldn't really know anyones past in reality and we only see what is on the surface of a person-which makes the film so good.
Overall: this film is really enjoyable, tense scenes and a few good action scenes. the best part of the film is the character development of the Driver as the film progresses. Gosling is brilliant and his other films do show his great potential.