Drive (2011)

[42041]

Watched it again last night. Liked it a bit more, still not quite on board with all the hype though. Like Inception and Hanna, I felt like it was a case of the craft of a skillful filmmaker lifting up thin or banal material, and resulting in a good but somewhat hollow film. 8/10.
Not the biggest fan of Gosling's performance either. I guess he's supposed to project this detached existential cool, but for me it came off more crippling shyness or Asperger's syndrome

[eiknarf]

Originally Posted by 42041

Watched it again last night. Liked it a bit more, still not quite on board with all the hype though. Like Inception and Hanna, I felt like it was a case of the craft of a skillful filmmaker lifting up thin or banal material, and resulting in a good but somewhat hollow film. 8/10.
Not the biggest fan of Gosling's performance either. I guess he's supposed to project this detached existential cool, but for me it came off more crippling shyness or Asperger's syndrome

Haaahaa! See? I like reading why people do or dont like something. It makes the day moe interesting.

[El_Jay]

Originally Posted by dyhp

It goes both ways though. I liked the movie but didn't love it. When I have been critical of it on other boards, I immediately get accused of being a "fast and the furious" guy and not "appreciating film". Which is also complete bullshit.

Drive has created a dedicated fanboy following who jumps on you if you speak ill of it.

I don't care if people don't like it, I can certainly see how it's a divisive movie that I am hesitant to outright recommend to anyone. I have honestly not said "Yes, watch it!" to one person who has asked. I've said "You'll love it or you'll hate it".

Still, there's a difference between simply not liking a movie, and not liking a movie strongly enough to feel the need to hang out in this thread and start arguments with everyone who did. They can make their point and move on. The "fanboys" don't seem to be inciting arguments, while the trolls are.

[Sky_Captain]

Originally Posted by 42041

Asperger's syndrome

Possibly, I'm leaning more towards sociopath.

[Bad Sandwich]

Originally Posted by xander

You're either trolling or haven't seen much of his work. My guess is the former.

Really? I'd guess the latter. In my experience most people who bring the "Ryan Gosling sucks as/is nothing special as an actor" argument to the table have seen...The Notebook...and...The Notebook. And maybe Remember The Titans.

[eiknarf]

Originally Posted by Bad Sandwich

Really? I'd guess the latter. In my experience most people who bring the "Ryan Gosling sucks as/is nothing special as an actor" argument to the table have seen...The Notebook...and...The Notebook. And maybe Remember The Titans.

LARS AND THE REAL GIRL is on Shotime right now if anyone is interested. That's Gosling

[Bad Sandwich]

Originally Posted by Sky_Captain

Possibly, I'm leaning more towards sociopath.

Talking about his character in Drive? What you said, plus also Asperger's Syndrome doesn't even...really...make sense in this context. I mean, he's not obsessed with like different types of acorns or something. Clearly sociopathic tendencies.

Edit: Well, he is somewhat, uh, fixated on driving. So the Aspergers assessment is relevant I guess. Disregard

[CHEЯNOБLY!]

Originally Posted by retablo

I already posted my dislike of the film, but to be fair, the thread title doesn't saw "Drive - Only people who liked the film can post" ... everyone is entitled to voice their opinion, it's not their fault if some people can't take it.

This coming from one of fanboys who gets defensive on the Tree of Life thread if you question its pure genius, ability to capture all that is life in celluloid, and its superiority above all films ever made.

[jacobsever]

Originally Posted by eiknarf

LARS AND THE REAL GIRL is on Shotime right now if anyone is interested. That's Gosling

The Believer is a Gosling film that gets no recognition or discussion.

[Bad Sandwich]

The Believer is excellent. I wish I could be cool and truthfully claim I saw it years ago, but I just finally saw it a month or two back (though it'd been on my radar quite awhile)

[aces high]

Originally Posted by Rusty100

I own it, and it's literally almost identical. The only differences are the collar and other bits of brown material are not made out of wool like they are in the film, and the film's zip doesn't go all the way to the bottom. tiny, negligible difference for an otherwise perfect replica of the jacket.

That was one ugly jacket.

[xander]

Originally Posted by jacobsever

The Believer is a Gosling film that gets no recognition or discussion.

You are quite correct. Ditto that for The Slaughter Rule, which has another fantastic performance from Gosling. I imagine some of it has to do with both films featuring some uncomfortable subject matter, but I wish more people would seek them out.

The United States Of Leland is another personal favorite.

[DannyDreg]

Well, just to throw in my two cents.... I really liked 'Drive.' My date & I saw it on the spur of the moment (the movie that we wanted to see-- I don't recall what it was- had already started). We both liked it, but I enjoyed it more because her head was on my shoulder the whole time.

[keldons]

Originally Posted by DannyDreg

Well, just to throw in my two cents.... I really liked 'Drive.' My date & I saw it on the spur of the moment (the movie that we wanted to see-- I don't recall what it was- had already started). We both liked it, but I enjoyed it more because her head was on my shoulder the whole time.

Did you keep her.....under your spell?

[Rusty100]

Originally Posted by aces high

That was one ugly jacket.

Thanks for your input!

[K i r a]

Originally Posted by Bad Sandwich

The Believer is excellent. I wish I could be cool and truthfully claim I saw it years ago, but I just finally saw it a month or two back (though it'd been on my radar quite awhile)

Just saw it last night. Thought the movie itself was okay, but Gosling's performance was simply amazing! He carried that movie, no doubt. I wouldn't mind revisiting if it comes to Blu-ray.

[Caesu]

What? No one loved the 80'ish music soundtrack? Awesome movie by the way

[Phoenix Theory]

Originally Posted by Caesu

What? No one loved the 80'ish music soundtrack? Awesome movie by the way

This movie had a great soundtrack that is still stuck in my head.

[bootsy]

Originally Posted by veritas

Just saw it last night. Thought the movie itself was okay, but Gosling's performance was simply amazing! He carried that movie, no doubt. I wouldn't mind revisiting if it comes to Blu-ray.

[Mandalorian]

Originally Posted by bootsy

Read the post that veritas is quoting and you'll understand. They're talking about The Believer.