Drive (2011)

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by R1V3R5

My biggest complaint...

[Show spoiler]The Mustang 5.0 could not outrun that Charger? Really? Never mind the fact that the 5.0 puts out more power and WEIGHS less.

Fixed that for you.

[Batmon77]

Originally Posted by El_Jay

Yeah, so "critique" the movie and move on. Don't try and get people who loved it to explain why they loved it again or reiterate for the 6th time that you didn't like it. Nobody is keeping score.

I'm not offended, in fact I think it's too bad you couldn't enjoy the film like others did, but I seriously don't get the point of continuing to post here.

Dude I liked the movie. Im speaking in general.

[R1V3R5]

How come mine got cut off? Mine now reads that it puts out more and makes the mustang sound like a slut.

Damn you Android phone!

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[R1V3R5]

Oh... I see what you are saying. I typed in a rush and could not check the spoiler box on my phone. Yes, it "weighs" less. The charger is bloated crap.



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[CandyWarhole]

Originally Posted by brainofj72

After seeing this three times now (gonna make it four tonight), I think I can safely say that if you do not like this movie, I cannot relate to you as a human being.

+1 i like this guy right here. Agreed very much, I just won't associate with you

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

We get your a fan boy,now move on

Uh buddy I'm not sure, but last time I checked this is the Drive thread. If you can't be a fan of the film here then where can you?

[540Blue]

Originally Posted by R1V3R5

My biggest complaint...

[Show spoiler] The Mustang 5.0 could not outrun that Charger? Really? Never mind the fact that the 5.0 puts out more power and ways less.

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LOL, I mentioned that when I saw the it in the theater. I guess it's not as much fun when the lead car has a 3 block lead on the chase car

[Presence]

Well this thread turned into a complete shit-show.

[CandyWarhole]

Originally Posted by pmontreux

Well this thread turned into a complete shit-show.

ULTRA-SHIT SHOW If you wanna be the oddball out and say it was not a good film, just do all of us fans a favor first and have someone

[Show spoiler]shoot you in the face like Blanche was.

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by pmontreux

Well this thread turned into a complete shit-show.

It's just that the people that didn't like the movie feel obliged to spread their opinion wherever they can because they're far out-voiced by the people that DID like it.

[Adrock]

At least the thread appears to be past the 10 or so pages of people drooling over the FS Exclusive Slip Cover.

[lolwut]

Originally Posted by MidwestCrucible

I can give you a little different perspective.

My mom (age 53) and little sister (age 22) went and saw this in the theater when it was released. They always go see whatever new "chick flick" is out at the time and my ma was under the impression or maybe got things mixed up with a different trailer and thought that this was going to be a "chick flick". Anyways, both of them walked out LOVING it and telling me how good it was. And I was left pissed off cause I wasn't invited for the one good movie they go see!

My parents hated it. They thought the violence was sickening. The Mad Libs version: a man has his hand

[Show spoiler]smashed

with a

[Show spoiler]hammer

and is forced to

[Show spoiler]swallow

a

[Show spoiler]bullet

, later he's

[Show spoiler]stabbed

in the eye with a

[Show spoiler]fork

, then

[Show spoiler]stabbed

with a

[Show spoiler]butcher knife

in the throat several times; a man has his face

[Show spoiler]stomped

to

[Show spoiler]mush

; a man has his

[Show spoiler]forearm

sliced open; a

[Show spoiler]woman's

head is blown

[Show spoiler]apart

by a

[Show spoiler]shotgun

. It's not as violent as films like Irreversible, I Saw the Devil, or A Serbian Film, though. More on the level of A History of Violence - brief but realistic.

Originally Posted by G:Box

from a scale of 1-10, how bad is the violence, anything pass 5 is a no go for me.

8 or 9.

Originally Posted by Michael Bay Fan

Maybe its from watching violent movies for alot of years, but i hardly call this movie that violent from a few brief scenes. But to each their own. I would think some would be more put off by the language and the Ron P character saying the F word alot when it really wasn't needed.

I think that's an American phenomenon, we're offended more by language and sex than violence. Although my parents are usually offended by language, they only mentioned the violence afterwards.

Originally Posted by eiknarf

Right. This movie is only graphic in three scenes, it's not "violent" the likes of a flick like Hostel.

The violence is more shocking than in Hostel. It may not have as much in quanitity but it's more effective.

Originally Posted by GxyExpress999

Really? This says otherwise though.

Where?

Originally Posted by drichter33

My worst movie of 2011.

Originally Posted by Markiejones

i blind bought this Tuesday and i cant even watch more than 20 minutes of this movie this is probably my worst blind buy so far

Originally Posted by aces high

We all have movies in our own collections that others don't like or are admittedly sub par, at least I didn't add another one to my collection. Worst movie I've seen in quite awhile and I've seen some stinkers.

I guess I just don't get it and am glad I never will.

Here comes the expected hype backlash from casual moviegoers that blind bought it. If you can truly say it's the worst movie of the year or the worst movie you've seen in quite a while, you really don't know what you're talking about. The acting and cinematography alone are above average on an objective level. If you can't see how impressive it is from at least a technical standpoint, then it seems to be a matter of not being able to appreciate filmmaking on an artistic level.

I have no sympathy for people that were expecting it would be like Fast Five

Originally Posted by Mahatma

Kind of reminds me of Sunshine.It made me wish I had left 2/3rds into the movie.But agree,Drive promised so much,but didn't deliver.Was it just me who felt there were logical gaps the size of a smaller state in that movie?

It's an archetypical "fairy tale" as the director describes it. Driver is a mythical character.

[krazeyeyez]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

It's just that the people that didn't like the movie feel obliged to spread their opinion wherever they can because they're far out-voiced by the people that DID like it.

A movie like this usually doesn't result in a it was decent reaction... its the type of movie you love or hate, which makes it hard to see where the opposite side is coming from. Personally i would rather have discussion from both sides then 300 pages of it was so good. Fact is you need criticism especially with a movie like this, as long as its expressed in a thoughtful manner and not just trolling for the sake of hate.

The more i reflect on this movie the more i realize just how much i liked it. Nice to have a pace that reflects more of what i watched as a kid, or many of the foreign films i catch that entertain me beyond what mainstream hollywood seems capable of these days. One thing for sure i am going to have to check out this directors catalogue as i have never heard of him before.

[Presence]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

It's just that the people that didn't like the movie feel obliged to spread their opinion wherever they can because they're far out-voiced by the people that DID like it.

Voicing one's opinion is fine even if it goes against the grain. However I can't stand the people that voice it as matter-of-fact.

[Adrock]

Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

The more i reflect on this movie the more i realize just how much i liked it. Nice to have a pace that reflects more of what i watched as a kid, or many of the foreign films i catch that entertain me beyond what mainstream hollywood seems capable of these days. One thing for sure i am going to have to check out this directors catalogue as i have never heard of him before.

Bingo.

I couldn't agree more.

I can highly recommend Bronson, one of Refn's other films.

[K i r a]

Originally Posted by Icedburden

Well, comparing Bridesmaids (I thought it was decent but NOT deserving of the praise it was receiving) to Drive is really an apples-to-oranges comparison. But, I see what you're getting at.

Yeah. I know they're polar opposite movies, but in terms of how people talked about it, and how well reviewed each is. They're both rated RT by critics at like 94% each.

It's fine to voice your opinion, just please keep it to one post about your hate unless asked why. And come with some real personal reasons rather than recycled pretentious critic response.

[Batmon77]

I was really hoping to see Driver

[Show spoiler]and the gangsters finalize the car and see him compete. And then have the trouble start. I was hoping for some super garish car that was powerful on the inside

[Kakihara]

Originally Posted by krazeyeyez

A movie like this usually doesn't result in a it was decent reaction... its the type of movie you love or hate, which makes it hard to see where the opposite side is coming from. Personally i would rather have discussion from both sides then 300 pages of it was so good. Fact is you need criticism especially with a movie like this, as long as its expressed in a thoughtful manner and not just trolling for the sake of hate.

The more i reflect on this movie the more i realize just how much i liked it. Nice to have a pace that reflects more of what i watched as a kid, or many of the foreign films i catch that entertain me beyond what mainstream hollywood seems capable of these days. One thing for sure i am going to have to check out this directors catalogue as i have never heard of him before.

I'm sorry but that is NOT a fact. It's not like Mr. Refn thought to himself, "I can't wait to get this movie out there and hope it's criticized!" The producers certainly didn't think that, either. I'm not trying to be a smart ass but there are many filmmakers out there that have idealistic mindframes where they hope to make the perfect movie or movie that gets universal acclaim. They don't strive for their films to be criticized, at least not for the targeted demographic of their films.

[Todd_Gaines]

Originally Posted by Adrock

At least the thread appears to be past the 10 or so pages of people drooling over the FS Exclusive Slip Cover.

I have moved past the slip, but now I want the Scorpion Jacket

[bookcase]

Originally Posted by pmontreux

Well this thread turned into a complete shit-show.

It's turned into the Tree of Life forum. With these two films, people are so easily offended if opinions differ from their own. As for myself, I blind bought it and intend to watch it tonight.