Restored my faith in Hollywood

Rating: 9/10 (15 January 2012)

Let me start by saying that Drive is one of the best films in recent years and certainly the best that 2011 had to offer.
I've seen some comments on here criticising Drive for it's lack of dialogue or the 1-2 minute pauses between some conversations. The irony of course is that it's exactly this element of the movie, the driver and Irene's characters ability to express their thoughts/feelings through simply eye contact, stares, smiles and other facial expressions and body language as well as the beautiful camera work that sets this movie apart from the usual Hollywood blockbuster nonsense.
The Driver(hero) character is an introverted individual hence he why he says very little(again not like the usual Vin Diesel style lead role) but he is supremely cool at the same time, note the carm collected pauses. The pauses between dialogue from the Driver are majestically done, Goslings timing and performance here is exceptional, they manage to deliver a feeling of tension, passion, happiness, excitement, comfort and coolness personified to the viewer. Its a lesson in how an audience can be captivated and intreged by nothing more than two people, so comfortable and happy in the each others company, simply enjoying the silence/moment, who needs CGI, guns and explosions. The short but shocking violence that breaks out in the movie along with THAT mesmorising and beautiful lift scene, of course perfectly completes our mysterious driver character. That then brings me on to the soundtrack, which is nothing short of mindblowing and the perfect accompaniment to Drives exceptional acting, lighting and camera work.
An instant classic.