amazing

Rating: 10/10 (10 February 2014)

I wasn't expecting too much when I bought this film, to be honest I only got it for Ryan gosling but I must admit it is now one of my favorite films of all time. the visuals are utterly fantastic and the plot (although not the most complex) works fantastically. the strong brooding silence from the driver may annoy most typical film go-ers but I found it made the film even better. the driver doesn't say much but you can feel every un uttered word and you know what they are saying without them saying a thing. the retro music makes the film feel fresh, a mile apart from the soundtracks of todays films which all seem to have no connection or no link to any character, it seems like those songs were written for the driver (real human being, and a real hero) and they give you a sense that he is an extremely damaged person. the violence was well shot and the added squelching noises when the guy sent to kill Irene got his head repeatedly stamped on made for an intense scene. all in all a fantastic film, well rounded plot and epic soundtrack!