Tense, Slow Building, and Visually Stunning

Rating: 8/10 (15 May 2019)

Despite the frequent graphic violence, this film builds slowly, with an immense amount of tension. The film takes its time in revealing its complex action plot, and is scattered with beautiful visual displays. Drive is worth a watch for is cinematography and lighting design alone, but also this quiet patience amongst the violence. I've never seen a film with so much action have this pensive, deep quality. It is contemplative and emotional.
I would recommend this film more for the film lover than the action lover; if you were going into this as an action/adventure fanatic (which is how iTunes classifies it), you may be surprised by its depth and art-house vibe.
Overall, the film left a lasting emotional effect on me, and I found myself contemplating its meaning, visual style, and ending long after I watched it. I would highly recommend it.