A Good Remake But Not As Good As The Original...

Rating: Null/10 (28 October 2011)

Excellent film as remakes go... Ryan Gosling just keeps on getting better...
But if you want to see the original then look up 'The Driver (1978)' starring Ryan O'Neal...
This is a film with not a lot of dialogue, plus the characters are ambiguous; but if want a stylish film with some great car chases, you have to watch this film. Ryan O'Neal is The Driver - a laconic and mysterious guy who is a great getaway driver. He has a great skill behind the wheel; which he shows to a gang who wants to hire him; quite amusing as he trashes their car in a car park.
The detective on his tail is Bruce Dern. This guy just seems to live to catch the 'Cowboy'. He knows O'Neal is the Cowboy, but can he catch him? The cat and mouse race intrigues throughout, has Dern tries all he can to lay a trap to catch the Cowboy.
If you like mysterious thrillers with minimal narrative, check out The Driver - you won't be disappointed.