Drive

30 Nov 2025|2 minute read

Drive

Genres: Drama / Thriller / Crime

Director: Nicolas Winding Refn

Runtime: 1h40

Released: 2011

My Rating: ★★★☆ ☆ (3 stars)

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.

I found it entertaining, and that was exactly what I was looking for. Ironically, I was on a long car trip and needed something to distract myself, so I grabbed this movie and watched it.

Although the movie has been out for a while, I only recently discovered it after learning that the music I like to listen to by Kavinsky was featured in the opening, so I decided to give it a try.

The movie is set in the 80s, with music and the overall vibe flowing in the age.

Despite not being a huge fan of this genre of movie, I still thought it was a pleasant experience to watch, and I enjoyed it all in all.

Overall, I think it’s a really well-made movie with excellent acting, a great elenco, and a fantastic performance by Ryan Gosling.