Drive (2011)

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by lolwut

Are you being satirical? Drive is an exercise in style. The biggest criticism is that it's all style and no substance (one I disagree with, but even the detractors see that). So what may seem "generic" is intentional. It's a stripped-down neo-noir that plays with genre tropes. And again with the audience-friendly talk, I don't know where you're getting that but it's definitely not, as explained here, shown by the hype backlash, and by the C+ audience response. Common complaints were that it's too slow, too many pauses in dialogue, excessively violent, etc.

+1. Audience-friendly?! Audience-unfriendly Id say if anything!

Yes, it is a lot of style over substance. But what style! Much like a lot of Ridley Scott films in fact. When the style is this good though, who cares?!

[DreamVillain]

Probably my favorite movie I have watched in a very long time yet I still don't own it...

I've been trying to chase down the Canadian slip cover edition at a reasonable price but might just end up settling for the US release.

[MikeCL]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

+1

I liked the sound of Drive before I saw it. So I was expecting a lot before I watched it for the first time. I was mesmerised from the start. Its just so damn cool!

It helps that they couldnt have got the music more spot-on if they tried. If this one had a generic Hollywood rawk soundtrack it wouldnt have been the same. Yeah Ron Perlman is a bit over the top maybe but he doesnt spoilt it. Albert Brooks is great! Gosling and Mulligan are brilliant of course.

The music was really a perfect match! I watched it last night on netflix to see if I would want to get the blu I loved it I just hated

[Show spoiler] the tacky gore parts seemed out of place like low budget

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by MikeCL

The music was really a perfect match! I watched it last night on netflix to see if I would want to get the blu I loved it I just hated

[Show spoiler] the tacky gore parts seemed out of place like low budget

I think the style of violence was a nod to the films it drew influence from. I like how it had an over-the-top, 70's arthouse vibe to it.

[TheHighRoller]

I misread the title for a second and I thought it was being re-released!

I kind of hope so. Refn himself did say there was a more definitive version being released in the future (which more special features and stuff). I think he might have been referring to a possible Criterion release.

[ZooTv]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I think he might have been referring to a possible Criterion release.

A Criterion release would be excellent for the additional bonus content to complement an already stellar A/V presentation. Best case scenario is that they make another film and release a new deluxe edition for promo

[djgeneral]

I wish it would get re-released with a commentary and more features

[bunkz323]

Originally Posted by Bluprint

Wow, I really enjoyed your post. I wish I could have been there. Thanks so much for sharing

Thanks for reading

[bunkz323]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

+1

I liked the sound of Drive before I saw it. So I was expecting a lot before I watched it for the first time. I was mesmerised from the start. Its just so damn cool!

It helps that they couldnt have got the music more spot-on if they tried. If this one had a generic Hollywood rawk soundtrack it wouldnt have been the same. Yeah Ron Perlman is a bit over the top maybe but he doesnt spoilt it. Albert Brooks is great! Gosling and Mulligan are brilliant of course.

Yea, i actually didn't know what to expect but man did i leave that theater mesmerized as well. I could not stop talking about it to my wife lol.
The Music is just perfect, really goes with the film.

[bunkz323]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

I misread the title for a second and I thought it was being re-released!

I kind of hope so. Refn himself did say there was a more definitive version being released in the future (which more special features and stuff). I think he might have been referring to a possible Criterion release.

That would be sweet!

i have no Criterion releases...yet, but if this was announced first day for sure!

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by ZooTv

A Criterion release would be excellent for the additional bonus content to complement an already stellar A/V presentation. Best case scenario is that they make another film and release a new deluxe edition for promo

Well there is a sequel (or at least there's going to be) in novel format. Refn also expressed interest in a sequel along with Ryan, but he said that in the end, it was probably best left how it was.

All I hope for is a better release or Criterion release.

[bunkz323]

Originally Posted by TheHighRoller

Well there is a sequel (or at least there's going to be) in novel format. Refn also expressed interest in a sequel along with Ryan, but he said that in the end, it was probably best left how it was.

All I hope for is a better release or Criterion release.

Yea, the sequel is out already(Book). It would be best to leave it alone. This one is one of those movies that a sequel would not be better as the first, Imho

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by bunkz323

Yea, the sequel is out already(Book). It would be best to leave it alone. This one is one of those movies that a sequel would not be better as the first, Imho

I agree.

No matter how much I loved it and it's soundtrack. It's in my Top 5 favorite films of all time.

[Cinemach]

IF there was to be a sequel to this film, I'd like for another director to tackle it, a la the Alien films. There's a possibility that Refn would just retread, which would undermine and cheapen Drive as a result. A different director would present a fresh take on the proceedings. It would also differentiate the films and make them stand apart.

Obviously it'd be best if they could just leave this film alone. Except until this rumored ultimate-edition comes to the blu-ray fore.

[JimDiGriz]

Originally Posted by Cinemach

IF there was to be a sequel to this film, I'd like for another director to tackle it, a la the Alien films. There's a possibility that Refn would just retread, which would undermine and cheapen Drive as a result. A different director would present a fresh take on the proceedings. It would also differentiate the films and make them stand apart.

Obviously it'd be best if they could just leave this film alone. Except until this rumored ultimate-edition comes to the blu-ray fore.

Michael Bay?

Id like Refn himself to do a sequel/prequel and noone else.

[beadelf]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Michael Bay?

Id like Refn himself to do a sequel/prequel and noone else.

same here.

although I dont want a sequel! its fantastic as a stand alone movie.

too many sequels these days

[TheHighRoller]

Originally Posted by JimDiGriz

Id like Refn himself to do a sequel/prequel and noone else.

Agreed. But I don't want a sequel.

Now with the Millennium books, I want David Fincher (and only David Fincher) to make the other two sequels. And I really want those sequels.

[shdl83]

Is there any news of the definitive version coming out?

[Gardenofstone10]

Originally Posted by shdl83

Is there any news of the definitive version coming out?

What would be on that? I love this movie so much so anything extra would be like Christmas!

[Mavrick]

THe "Queen" edition was nothing more than a pipe dream bassed on a single rumour before the BD came out. I doubt we will see anything new anytime soon.

http://blogs.indiewire.com/theplayli...ition-of-drive