Drive
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.
Critics Sentiment
Driver kisses Irene goodbye before stomping hitman to death
Standard Gabriel released from prison interrupts Driver's relationship
The film jumps from its slowest character development section to explosive violence when the pawn shop robbery goes wrong.
Drive builds from a praised opening sequence through deliberate character development that some found slow, then explodes into acclaimed bursts of stylized violence. The elevator scene represents the film's peak achievement in balancing tenderness with brutality. Critics consistently praised the film's unique aesthetic, soundtrack, and Gosling's minimalist performance throughout.
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Ryan Gosling
Driver
Carey Mulligan
Irene
Bryan Cranston
Shannon
Albert Brooks
Bernie Rose
Oscar Isaac
Standard
Christina Hendricks
Blanche
Ron Perlman
Nino
Kaden Leos
Benicio
Jeff Wolfe
Tan Suit
James Biberi
Cook
Russ Tamblyn
Doc
Joe Bucaro III
Chauffeur
Tiara Parker
Young Woman
Tim Trella
Hitman #1
Jimmy Hart
Hitman #2
Tina Huang
Waitress
Andy San Dimas
Stripper
John Pyper-Ferguson
Bearded Redneck
Craig Baxley Jr.
Masked Man #1
Kenny Richards
Masked Man #2
Crew
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