Two parts drama to one part action, Drive is an unusual film about a shy/awkward guy who's a part time mechanic and stuntman by day and a getaway driver by night. Packed with a new-age synthy soundtrack, it has a dream sequence feel to it for the first half and then takes a sudden swerve into vendettas and mob violence much like the change of pace in The Departed. The dialogue is terse, like our driver, as we meet his love interest, Irene, next door and unravel the pair's sets of problems.The soundtrack softens the film and is generally likeable, making the film more accessible for those less interested in the action side of things. It's a solid film yet it never fully connects with the viewer. Worth a few views all the same.
7.5/10
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