Like the book, the movie is about a Hollywood stunt performer (played by Gosling) who moonlights as a getaway driver. Prior to its September 2011 release, it had been shown at a number of film festivals. At the 2011 Cannes Film Festival, Drive was praised and even received a standing ovation. Reviews from critics have been positive, with many drawing comparisons to work from previous eras. Praise has also been given to Gosling's and Brooks' performances. The director has said influences came from Bullitt (1968) and The Day of the Locust (1975); and that Drive was a tribute to Alejandro Jodorowsky.
I hear nothing but good things about this movie...it has great reviews at Rotten Tomatoes (93% rating)...
Drive - Rotten Tomatoes
Ryan Gosling is an excellent actor...one of the best young talents right now...very underrated....and overlooked.
The director said he was influenced by Bullitt and The Day of the Locust.
This is supposed to be a great "drive car" theme movie...yet mindless stuff like Fast Five (Fast & Furious 5. although it was a fun movie)) is the one that makes a bucket load of money...and Drive is struggling at the box office.
What's wrong with people??? Me included...lol.
I'm going to check it out...
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