Rating of
4/4
One of 2011's Best
mitchellyoung - wrote on 11/16/11
An effective thriller that balances style and substance. Ryan Gosling proves once again that he is capable of disappearing into his characters, by giving a portrayal of a quiet, but deadly getaway driver. The film contains some brutal action scenes, but it's more about the quiet resolve of Gosling's character and the film finds a way to portray great emotion within silent and subtle sequences. I also enjoyed the brilliant synth-heavy soundtrack and the film's use of well-known actors disappearing into grotesquely villainous roles (Albert Brooks, Ron Perlman, et al.)
