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Play trailer 2:24 Poster for Drive R Released Sep 16, 2011 1h 40m Crime Drama Action Play Trailer Watchlist
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Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
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With its hyper-stylized blend of violence, music, and striking imagery, Drive represents a fully realized vision of arthouse action.

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Candice Frederick Reel Talk Online ... Drive is a riveting watch. Rated: B+ Sep 8, 2017 Full Review Chris Stuckmann ChrisStuckmann.com I'll never forget the first time I saw Drive. I've since never been able to replicate the experience. Rated: A+ Apr 17, 2015 Full Review David Thomson The New Republic What it had going for it was an uncanny and moving relationship between Gosling and Mulligan. Jun 24, 2013 Full Review Nick Rogers Midwest Film Journal Director Nicolas Winding Refn infuses an amalgam of several standard stories with an unassailable armor of cool to protect the indefatigable loneliness at its center. Rated: 4/5 Aug 26, 2024 Full Review Jennifer Bisset CNET Drive is basically the coolest movie ever. Its dreamlike, electronic soundtrack -- perfect for travel at night -- layers meaningful messages into a violent fairy tale about an unconventional hero. Apr 20, 2023 Full Review Brian Eggert Deep Focus Review A patient, Jean-Pierre Melville-esque character study with flourishes of action. But it's more about atmosphere than adrenaline. Rated: 4/4 Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Fer S I like the ending, but the movie does not make much sense. Plus there are some very slow scenes. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/09/25 Full Review Rohit R Great film with well characterized protagonist. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 02/07/25 Full Review Gabriel W Drive Ist wie ein Werwolf Film ohne Werwolf. Es ist ein sehr gefühlvoller Film, zwischen Stille und heftigen Gewaltausbrüchen. Es ist vor allem die Aufzugszene, die fast ein Meilenstein der Filmgeschichte sein könnte, die niemand bemerkt hat. Wenn Ryan Gosling sich mit einem Kuss verabschiedet und die Gewalt unwiederbringlich überhand nimmt. Point of no Return. Dass der Wunsch nach Liebe von Anfang an zum Scheitern verurteilt ist, ist den Protagonisten klar. Das Spiel mit den Blicken und Mimiken ist Grossartig. Und dennoch, spielt man sich was vor. Genießt die kurzen Momente, während die Gewalt allgegenwärtig ist. Liebe ist keine Befreiung. Löst nicht den Fluch. Der Skorpion auf der Jacke kündigt die Natur der Persönlichkeit an, die er nicht entgehen kann. Wird er provoziert sticht er zu und vergiftet. Selbstverständlich sind die Auto Szenen hervorragend. Der Soundtrack ist nahezu perfekt. Es ist ein sehr konsequenter Film, der nicht vorhat, den Zuschauern etwas vorzumachen. Die Auswegslosigkeit ist die eigene Natur. Was nicht heisst, daß Umstände oder das Umfeld sich der Verantwortung entziehen könnten. Niemand möchte, daß etwas Gutes passiert. Auch wenn so getan wird. Dieser Film ist nicht so einfach mit Gut oder Böse zu definieren, wie es sich scheinheilige Gutmenschen gerne leicht machen. Die Sympathie bleibt bei den Aufrichtigen. Selbst wenn die Brutalität unbarmherzig bleibt. Natürlich ist das im Filmuniversum O.K. Da es um eine Aussage geht. Es sind Menschen, wie Geister, die eigentlich um den Verlust der Liebe nachtrauern. Wie ein Relikt alter Zeiten. Sich aber trotzdem kurzweilig dem Spiel hingeben. Ich könnte immer so weiter schreiben, aber am besten selber schauen. Kultfilm Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/25 Full Review Matthew C I must have watched this film several times over the years. The filming is beautiful, every scene is so well thought out. Ryan Gosling is perfect for the role with subtle expressions that make his character. The casting is so good, well worth a watch, and get the soundtrack, it’s awesome Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/04/25 Full Review Matis E Great movie. The acting is true and great. The scénario is great and the edit and music gives ut a great rhythm. It’s a classic. Watch it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/25/25 Full Review Joestar V Two words, only two words to make you watch this beautiful movie.. "I drive" Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/17/25 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Director
Nicolas Winding Refn
Producer
Marc Platt, Adam Siegel, Gigi Pritzker, Michel Litvak, John Palermo
Screenwriter
Hossein Amini
Distributor
FilmDistrict
Production Co
Marc Platt Productions, Motel Movies
Rating
R (Some Nudity|Language|Strong Brutal Bloody Violence)
Genre
Crime, Drama, Action
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Sep 16, 2011, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
May 7, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA)
$35.1M
Runtime
1h 40m
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