Drive
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.
Vincent Reggiannini reviewedJuly 11, 2025
An extremely stylish, slowly building, tension filled homage to driving movies from the past. There is very little character development of the main character, yet you are drawn to him.
You can’t take your eyes off either Chris Gosselin or Carey Mulligan. There is an alluring chemistry between them, but it’s not blatant or over-the-top. Brian Cranston is seedy and despicable, but is far over-shadowed by Albert Brook’s off-type mobster character. Brooks is unpredictable, off-puttingly intimidating and scary in such a low-key way that you can’t help but fear him.
Oscar Isaac is both intimidating and sympathetic. You don’t know how to take him - is he a powder keg getting ready to explode, or is he simply a loving father caught up in a world he never wanted to be in?
The violence is shocking and eye opening, and you never ever expect the people that are inevitably killed off.