Arty Farty sucks me right in

Rating: Null/10 (8 October 2011)

I hear people say this is a David Lynch rip off, or just an arty farty movie. So what if it is "arty farty"? I'm glad it is, it absorbed my attention from the start. Yes, it's slow pacing, but you don't realise that till afterwards, the killer soundtrack helps you along and is crucial to the film. Gosling is his usual reliable self and credit to the Director for his approach - he created mountains from hills. There's nothing remarkably original about the storyline but the cast, cinematography and direction have produced, by far, one of the best movies of 2011. I do believe that are far too many "art" films out there, for want of a better word, but "Drive" reminds us of why these kinds of movie's are being attempted. Let's face it, there are way too many z-list actioners being made but we don't criticise Rambo for it. I can imagine for anyone below the age of 28 feeling bored and clueless by "Drive" but for those slightly older and younger than 50 should appreciate the 80's audience this aims at, maybe not deliberately, but definitely leaned towards. A grand film that deserves your silence, concentration and time.