A worthwhile film

Rating: 8/10 (8 April 2012)

Drive was a very good movie. The main character, who looks like Daniel Craig on the movie cover, but is in fact Ryan Gosselin, is a quiet, 20 something stunt driver for movies, and a mechanic on the side. He doesn't say much; this stoic mask adds intensity, intrigue, and a certain degree of unpredictability. The soundtrack is amazing; so much of the movie's tension is built on the music, and it really hooks you. The basic idea is that he gets involved with a nice girl and experiences some very bad aftermath after dealings with an unsavory person from her past. It seems to be a remake of a an earlier film, and there was definitely a somewhat retro feel to the parts where he was driving, with the soundtrack bridging into some 80's hits. This film carried a unique flavor; perhaps I would discard this view if I'd seen the original, but that aside, it's really a great film. Raw and powerful.