Great movie, if you're willing to work a little

Rating: Null/10 (26 October 2001)

The last movie I saw was "Memento", so I was all ready for another non-linear film that screws around with time and reality. I was definitely not disappointed with "Drive" which I saw last night. I loved it. I loved the visual style, the characters and acting, the plot twists, the seemingly pointless characters and scenes woven throughout, things that really make you work and think (something mainstream Hollywood writers and directors don't seem to think their audiences are capable of doing or want to do). From the opening scene I was hooked. Every line and image was riveting. As much as I loved it I must admit I couldn't really get a handle on it (I was one who gave up on Twin Peaks towards the end when things were getting too weird) until I read the comments here. I appreciate all of the different insights given here by viewers much more savvy than I, especially something so basic as the dream/reality duality. I feel I now have a better understanding of David Lynch's style, and at least some framework with which to see it and understand it better. I'm going back to see it again this afternoon, knowing I'm going to enjoy it much more the second time around (and more -- I too can't wait for it to come out on DVD). Too bad ABC TV execs are too shortsighted and narrow minded to allow a series like this. Thumbs up, 5 stars.