"Desperate Driving"

Louisa 2022-03-16 09:01:01

A work with surprises but also a little disappointment.

Disappointment is due to the expected value. It has not reached the height of similar black violent classic films. Compared with Nicolas Winding Refn’s previous works, there are even compromised parts. The second half should be smoother and more controlled. It's a little too close. Of course, the surprise is not small. The atmosphere of restraint from the beginning to the end of the film is well connected. It is a balance between surly ridicule and realistic violence. This is inseparable from the full preparation of the first half, plus the films of the 8th and 90ths. The tune of the tune is unique now.

Ryan Gosling's concentration in the film is unprecedentedly high, and the subtle levels of the role are perfectly displayed. As an actor of the same generation, he hasn't missed the film selection.

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Extended Reading
  • Danielle 2022-03-22 09:01:05

    1. The prototype of the play comes from [Tiger Mouth Extraction], which is a resurrection of American B-level and black films in the 7/80s, and a new genre variation. 2. The Nordic polished version of Los Angeles, a large number of wide-angle, sports long mirrors and upgraded mirrors. 3. The temperament of the high commander is highly compatible with the performance, and the cold-faced lone hero is quite existential, like the unknown guest of Dongmu. 4. Admired the elevator scene, kissing in the dark slow mirror with Gaspano-style headshot. 5. Ending: Blink before anyone else. (8.5/10)

  • Lia 2021-10-20 18:59:04

    The lines and expressions are very stingy, but the very subtle movements reflect the psychology just right. The translation of "Sunset Car God" is more in line with the theme. The lighting of the film noir, as well as the characters like Western Elegy, seem to be completely unmatched in the script of a second-rate criminal exploitation film, so balanced, calm and restrained.

Drive quotes

  • Driver: What is it you got there? Can I see?

    [Benicio hands Driver a bullet]

    Driver: One of those men gave you that?

    Benicio: They told me not to lose it.

    Driver: You want me to keep that for you?

  • Standard: Do you want to hear how mommy and me met?

    Benicio: Yeah.

    Standard: Yeah? Okay. We were at a party. And she was nineteen years old.

    Irene: Seventeen.

    Standard: You weren't seventeen.

    Irene: I was.

    Standard: Wow. So it was illegal.

    [laughs]

    Standard: All right. So I illegally walked over to a seventeen year old girl. And I walk up and I say, "Hello, Miss. What is your name?" And she didn't say anything. And then I said, "Well my name is Standard Gabriel." Then what did you say?

    Irene: I said, "Where's the deluxe version?"