I've been trying to figure out why I enjoyed this movie so much. Normally, I'm all about the story...does it keep me guessing, is it somewhat original, does it have something to say. Drive does none of these things. Lars...has a thing for cars...meets a woman with emotional scars...tries to help her husband just unbarred...ends up having to go to war...guy turns out to be The Scorpionaaar! Its as simple as that. What works so well for this movie is the way the story is told.
Each scene or sequence is very well constructed and acted. From the opening sequence that introduces us to the main character, to the scene when they go for a drive (only someone who looks like Ryan Gosling can take the words, "Wanna go for a drive?" straight from the mouth of Butthead and make it work), the scene where Albert Brooks makes a visit to the car shop(my favorite scene of the movie). The dialogue is sparse, to say the least, particularly between Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan, forcing the viewer to follow their story thru their actions or lack thereof. Connecting it all together is a Michael Mann, Miami Vice, 80's vibe, which can be a little off putting, especially when the music kicks in, but it works and works brilliantly.
Rating: 5 stars
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