Stunning

Rating: 10/10 (28 July 2014)

I watched this film in my film studies class last year and I wasn't expecting much after watching "The Driver" the lesson beforehand. How wrong was I? This film was absolutely stubbing in every sense, not only did it look beautiful but it had a gripping soundtrack which added with the camera work and lighting helped the plot develop. The plot although being very simple is very effective and it is a brilliant spin on the Romeo and Juliet situation. After watching many Nicholas Winding Refn films I was expecting a full out violent romp but I was completely wrong as this film exhibits what I believe is the true essence of cinema, yes it did have them extreme violent moments but they were equaled out by the pure beauty that as the romance between Goslings and Mulligans characters.
I would recommend this film to any film lover, it really is one of them one off indie films that is just perfect.