Drive is an action thriller film released in 2011, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn and starring Ryan Gosling, Carey Mulligan, and Bryan Cranston. The film follows an unnamed Hollywood stunt driver (Ryan Gosling) who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals.
The driver becomes involved with his neighbor Irene (Carey Mulligan) and her son, but when Irene’s husband is released from prison, the driver is pulled into a dangerous heist that goes awry. As he tries to protect Irene and her son, the driver finds himself targeted by a ruthless gangster named Nino (Ron Perlman) and his enforcer named Bernie Rose (Albert Brooks).
The film received critical acclaim for its stylish direction, visual design, and Gosling’s performance, as well as its use of music and sound. However, some criticized the film’s violent content and perceived lack of character development. It grossed over $78 million worldwide and was a moderate commercial success. The film has since become a cult classic in the action thriller genre and is often cited as one of the best films of 2011.
Duration: 100 min.
