Full Movie Reviews
Rating of
4/4
Incredible Film
Alex - wrote on 10/11/2011
It isn't often that I immediately put a movie in my top 100 on the first viewing. The last time I did that was when I saw The Dark Knight the first time. It has happened again.
Plot: Don't be confused. This movie is not much of an action movie, it is more of a style movie. When I compare it to other films, I think "No Country For Old Men" but with a more simple story.
Acting: The film moves along slowly, with a few action scenes sprinkled through out the film. The entire movie is set up by Gosling's performance as a minimalist talker, true to his word. He obviously has serious issues, but don't care, just as he continues to be the hero.
Style/Cinematography: Very well shot. Each scene is interesting and full of detail. You could tell the direction was meticulous and …
Rating of
1.5/4
Don't Just Stand There...Drive
Allison - wrote on 10/09/2011
Drive - not sure what to make of this film. Luckily I was the only one in the theater, cuz I was laughing the second Albert Brooks came on screen. Sorry, he makes me laugh no matter what. And can't stand Ryan Gosling. Love Carey Mulligan, but she smiled too much, especially in the beginning. Swedish director - or at least Scandinavian. Passed on one of his other films, because it looked terrible. The music and clothes were weird and '80s. THEN - there were cell phones in the movies, so I'm like, what it's present day? I used to live in L.A. It's not as dangerous anymore although stuff still happens. But I thought it was overkill. Okay, so it's a movie. Fine......... Anyway, 4/10. Would have rated it higher had the dude been more likeable (to me) and if he didn't stand there looking like …
