One of my favorites of 2011.

Rating: 9/10 (16 September 2011)

Drive is probably the coolest, most effective hard-boiled thriller I've seen in quite a while. Any time I'm sitting in a theater full of people that are absolutely quiet and still for long stretches of time (minus occasional gasps and laughs), it's pretty obvious that you've got an engrossing movie on your hands.
Everything about Drive works. The pacing is excellent, the soundtrack sticks in your head like glue, the cinematography is outstanding, and the actors, led by Gosling, left no room for complaint. I'm really starting to respect the guy as a pretty amazing actor. Driver (the main character) is a quiet man, but there's a danger inside him that Gosling brings to life perfectly when necessary. It's the best role I've seen him in.
As much as I liked Drive, I can't recommend it for everyone. It's a very violent movie, a slow burn, and it has heavy noir influences. If any of those things are a turnoff for you, do a little digging first before you lay down your cash to see this. Otherwise, I recommend it wholeheartedly. It's like a throwback to the 70's in the best possible way, I really enjoyed it.