Drive (2011) *****

With Drive (2011), Nicolas Winding Refn distilled the essence of noir and the fairy tale, along with the action, crime, and western genres into a blood-drenched, neon-soaked, slow burn romance. Via a perfect cast, minimal dialogue, assured visual design, and an inspired soundtrack plus score by Cliff Martinez, NWR and crew created a modern masterpiece. I hadn't watched the film for a full nine years and it has lost none of its heart, artistry, or luster.

Recommended for fans of The Driver (1978) [review], Thief (1981) [review], Point Blank (1967) [review], To Live And Die In L.A. (1985) [review], and Bronson (2008) [review].

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