Really enjoyed this one. Lots of graphic injuries to see- not for the light hearted.

It's possible to make a noir film in color (Chinatown, Body Heat), even a brilliant noir in color (Chinatown, Body Heat) as long as you obey all the other "rules" of the genre. Of course you have to know the rules, and this director clearly does not. Think Veronica Lake, Barbara Stanwyck, even Ida Lupino. Now think Carey Mulligan. She is not the kind of girl a man is willing to risk his life for. Without a sultry babe, the center does not hold. (Why would this weird loner even turn his head for Carey Mulligan?) Christina Hendricks does play a hot babe on TV, but what is she doing in this movie except playing against type? This director doesn't have much affinity for casting females. Or for film noir. So, why bother to make a mediocre movie? [btw: Ryan Gosling is doing a really poor man's Alan Ladd. If we just had Veronica Lake, there might be an interesting movie. In fact there already is; it's called "The Black Dahlia."]

I really liked this move. Stylistically, it was really cool with almost throwback 80's music and chase and fights scenes choreographed so that you can really tell what is going on. Common complaint is how violent the movie is. That is true but keep in mind that overall there are not that many violent scenes, it's just when they do happen, they are pretty gruesome. Doesn't bother me, but not for the young or squeamish. Also, Ryan Gosling's character doesn't say too much. Sort of reminded me of a deeper version of Snake from Escape from New York.

Interesting existential noir flick. The Driver is a character connected to no one speeding through life not picking up any hangers ons, until he meets a young woman married to a man in jail and develops an attachment. The film is beautifully done with Gosling letting himself simmer while barely moving a muscle in his face. The romance seems under developed but we don't need to know why the Driver develops feelings only that he does and that they are doomed. Unfortunately we never quite connect with the main characters and while that may work on some level thematically it still feels a bit unsatisfying. Albert Brooks come through with a surprising witty performance that adds the most human element to the whole thing. If you liked this film, it's worth checking out Melville's Le Samorai. It has a similar cold existentialist feeling only carried out to a more logical conclusion.

This film is pointless, disturbingly violent, and needlessly drawn out.

Fantastic! i loved the artfulness in telling the story, the music was so good and fitting as well. must see!

The stillness in the acting of the characters contrasted well with the high octane action, great characters and cinematography. My only complaint was the few instances of graphic violence I didn't think was needed, but otherwise an amazing film.

It would have been more effective if they had unRyanned Ryan Gosling here...he looks very much the same as in his other recent films to make a difference. Think of George Clooney and Christian Bale...they usually morphed into the character they play.

This film is not a car chase film. It is an extremely subtle artistic film that happens to have a driver in it. The "drive" aspect of the title speaks more of a character's passion and perseverance (i.e. to be driven to do something), not the fact that he happens to be a stunt/escape driver. Those who seem to see this film as that kind of film will be sorely mistaken and likely not enjoy this film. It's not afraid to have dead air, showing more expression in the silence, and the sound is mixed just so perfectly that the silence only highlights the impactful blasts of sound. This film's visual is a big part of the story, going for an eighties aura in a film that has a bit of timelessness in it. The characters are real, the plot is quiet and subtle but ever present, and the motivation of our nameless protagonist (again, his "drive") permeates every element of the story. Moving and shocking, this film says so much about the fringe of society, the morals we possess, and the love we feel that makes us do crazy things. This isn't "The Fast and the Furious"; this isn't "L.A. Confidential"; this film subverts it all, making it one of a kind.

I like so much.....