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Drive [Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2011]
Drive [Blu-ray] [Includes Digital Copy] [2011]
 
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DRIVE was the best picture of 2011
on February 6, 2012
Posted by: AreaMang
DRIVE is not just about "driving cars" - in fact, the title of the movie has a lot more to do with character motivations than motor vehicles. People who are expecting THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS need not apply.
In a way, DRIVE reminds me of A HISTORY OF VIOLENCE. A great slow burn film featuring interesting and complicated characters that climaxes in some violent shots of such intensity that you would probably close your eyes if it weren't for the fact that the film has already cut away by the time your brain has processed what it is seeing. While intense and sometimes unexpected, the violence is not excessive or unnecessary.
The soundtrack is also amazing. Cliff Martinez does an outstanding job handling the orchestral side, while Kavinsky & Lovefoxxx, Desire, College and the Chromatics supply the retro '80s sound. I immediately bought the soundtrack after watching DRIVE in theaters and it has gotten a lot of play.
I think DRIVE was easily the best film of 2011. It's a shame that it was snubbed by the Golden Globes and the Oscars. Albert Brooks absolutely deserved a Best Supporting nom for his wickedly evil portrayal of Bernie Rose. Gosling, as always, delivers 110%.
If you skip DRIVE you're doing yourself a disservice.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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