Drive (2011) MOVIE REACTION! FIRST TIME WATCHING!!

[@AustinFoss00]

Oscar Isaac's character is so well done. You initially feel like you're gonna hate him and that he's gonna be a villain. You then start feeling bad for him as a guy who got caught up in the same bullshit Ryan Gosling's character ends up in. He genuinely wanted to protect his wife and son and I think that is the best part. He wasn't just another stereotypical abusive husband that most movies would have made him out to be

[@buzzardbeatniks]

I don't rewatch movies very often but this one gets a rewatch at least once or twice a year, it's like the movie equivalent of comfort food for me, it just always seems to hit the spot when everything else seems tedious.

[@danculbert6349]

Daamn..everything else ? 😅

[@barakaafrobama6519]

That’s how I feel about Scott Pilgrim vs the World

[@dlweiss]

I always thought that the elevator kiss happens because the Driver knows that she'll never look at him the same way again, once she's seen the violence he's capable of. So he takes that final moment to share that tenderness with her, knowing that the moment will never come again.

[@robhws]

Notice how the lighting changed and the scene became dream like. I think the Driver was imagining kissing her.

[@Rosyln]

I adore this movie. The colors, the writing, the soundtrack, it’s just so freaking good. I love how mysterious RG character is in this and how the romance is played out through colors and emotion. The red and blue colors are even in the love interests apartment or her clothes, the settings carry on the color scheme of the lights that show throughout the film. Artistically it’s just beautiful

[@tylerfoster6267]

He drives backward because he knows he's making that 180-degree turn, and momentum is on his side when he does it the way he does it. The other guy spins out because he has to do it the other way.

[@Jigsaw407]

Absolutely fantastic movie ... the cinematography, the music, the editing, the subtle performances, those short but intense moments of action. So good. The first movie that I saw Oscar Isaac in and he stole the show even back then. Absolutely love it. 10/10

[@doydivision3984]

I love how sparingly the gore is used in this film. The violence feels so much more intense and almost like a little treat to the audience, due to most scenes at the beginning of the movie being really chill and calm.

[@kildogery]

No matter how many times I see this movie, the violence always gets to me. It's brutal. Amazing film.

[@heterophony2]

I love that 100 Movies Bucket List poster. It’s like a cross between an advent calendar and a scratch-off ticket. Also, the cool tone of Drive is what makes it memorable. Rather than making another overheated action film, Nicolas Refn made a detached, arthouse music video. Formalistic, stylized, and quiet, which ironically gives the emotion a greater impact.

[@007wars6]

Apparently, one of the reasons while people are divided over this film is because of how peoples expectations were set. I think the trailer kinda made it look like a pure action movie, so when people didn’t get an action movie they were disappointed

[@kaybaumann4989]

I think I saw one add for it when it was new and yeah they way played up the car chases and such. Thankfully hi hear a review about before that pointed that out, absolutely loved the movie.

[@SirHilaryManfat]

I always felt that the action sequences being short in this movie actually added to the shock value and effectiveness.

[@007wars6]

@@SirHilaryManfat agreed! It’s so much more effective and makes for a FAR better film than just a cliche action movie

[@nealabbott6520]

i think some people were expecting another F&F kina flick

[@oldcdog91]

Prior to this, I had only seen Albert Brooks in comedic roles and always loved his dry wit and style of humor. Somehow, it works perfectly for his role in this movie too.

[@AwkwardKyle]

He's shockingly good at being faux affable.

[@nealabbott6520]

he shaved his eyebrows for this role to look more sinister

[@JohnWick-yu6je]

The soundtrack in this movie is amazing!!

[@TeamZealand]

It is! And it introduced me to a lot of artists I was not aware of before.

[@Welsh_Dragon756]

This is one of my favourite films of the last decade. Great film and great soundtrack. The main character is a roll back to the classic quiet anti-hero's of years gone by. Like something out a western. Personally I prefer the fact that nothing is revealed about him or his past. Sometimes it's just better to know nothing. For me a definite 9/10

[@scipioafricanus5871]

Like an Urban Pale Rider.

[@lechat8533]

This is a great, quiet, and timeless movie. My mom often said: "Always be careful of quiet people!" In this movie, her saying is certainly spot on. Ryan Gosling is incredibly good-looking but because he is such a fabulous actor his looks never spoil the characters he plays. Quite the opposite. In real life, he seems to be a mysterious man, too. I can never make up my mind about what to think of him as a person. All I know is when his name comes up, something good is coming :)

[@danielmannandersen2332]

"There arent any good sharks?" basically that scene describes the whole movie in that one sentence

[@actualkarenokboomer3158]

He and Irene have a lot of chemistry, but neither need all the words, they do it with their faces and eyes. No words needed. He has demons, what about her demons. He doesn't want to kill anyone, but they are all after Irene and Benicio. He is a guy wanting to protect Irene and Benicio and everyone else is evil. The guy in the elevator was a hitman and he is protecting her. You just saw Nino tell him to go get Gosling.

[@dudermcdudeface3674]

I was hooked the moment he floors it under the chopper lights. Double hooked when the title sequence music started.

[@natalie1991.]

Shaun cracks me up with all of his different facial expressions in the thumbnails 😄 Great job as usual!

[@n_n_n_n_n_n]

This film takes a lot of inspiration from 1978's The Driver, directed by Walter Hill. Well worth a watch, both are great films.

[@ItDoesntMatterReally]

The elevator scene might be the most emotionally painful moment in a movie for me, and not because some scumbag got his skull stomped into a mud hole.

[@seagull8415]

The Chromatics score is outstanding

[@cdsmith1990]

I was really looking forward to this reaction - one of my all-time favourite films so I'm glad you enjoyed it! The books are worth a read too - Drive and Driven - both relatively short and easy reads, the film isn't a direct remake of either book but they are written in a similar way, minimal dialogue, atmosphere, short bursts of violence and action.

[@PalmDesertRock]

This is a 10 for me. It's main problem in terms of audience reaction like the mixed things you heard about it was due to the marketing, I think. The trailer shows pretty much only the action scenes, so many people walked into it expecting an action flick like Drive Angry or something, which it very clearly is not. People familiar with Winding Refn's prior work kinda knew what they were in for - a film that walks the line between mainstream and arthouse cinema, but if you weren't familiar with the director's work and went to watch this just going off the trailers, then you would've very likely been disappointed. That's not the film's fault. The film itself made a big splash in the cinema enthusiast bubble, but mainstream audiences largely left disappointed. Whoever was responsible for cutting and greenlighting the trailer did a shit job.

[@AlbertKekstein]

Agree, easy 10

[@Welsh_Dragon756]

Unfortunately the average cinema goer is like that. Especially today. I think if the trailer had shown it closer to the way it is it probably would have made less money. But who knows maybe it would have found its audience. Art house films like this are almost dead in cinemas these days and only seem to find their way to streaming sites. I'm really hoping films like the Northman do well in cinemas and it brings back a bit of a different cinematic experience. I'm really starting to get sick of big budget extravaganzas with a paper thin plot. It's all well and good every now and then but it's pretty much everything nowadays.

[@barakaafrobama6519]

@@Welsh_Dragon756 average cinema goers will fight to the death tryna say superhero movies are better than a Scorsese movie 😂

[@Welsh_Dragon756]

@@barakaafrobama6519 true 😭

[@SmileyAdventures]

Well paced film, the soundtrack is AMAZING, the violence is brutal, the cinematography is excellent and the acting is awesome. I held my breath so many times when I seen this in theaters.

[@007wars6]

One of my favorite films of all time. It’s so incredible in every manner. I just got the Blu-ray and I cannot wait to treat myself to a rewatch!

[@tylerstoneman4114]

Oh yes!! So glad that you watched this. Most people give it a bad wrap, but I have loved this movie from the start!! Glad you enjoyed the film, can't wait for the next reaction!!

[@pokeround]

The best film of 2011. I think you slightly missed the character's nature ("this guy has demons") - he's a classic Clint Eastwood style strong, virtually silent, hero that only acts when necessary but then with appropriately brutal decisiveness. Winding Refn's follow-up, Only God Forgives, sees him reunited with Gosling in an equally brutal but colder, more calculating tale. Good stuff, my dude!

[@DoggyHateFire]

This is such a good film. It looks amazing and has a great soundtrack/score. The plot is simple but well done. I do think that the Driver's minimal dialogue does make it seem a little weird that a single mom with a small child would feel so comfortable around this guy. But it's not a big problem, still one of the better films I've seen.

[@connorbarrett3422]

Hey at 13:22 you didn’t blur the female body parts. I don’t mind just don’t want you to get in trouble with KZbin

[@the_original_just_mike]

Shaun - since you enjoyed this movie so much, you need to check out another film directed by Nicolas Winding Refn called The Neon Demon. I'm not going to tell you what it's about; I want you to go into it as blind as you did this masterpiece. Let's just say I USED to rewatch the Hell out of Drive...until I bought The Neon Demon, and it took over it's spot. (For that matter, you might even NEED to rewatch The Neon Demon as I'm sure you'll pick up something new or different on repeat viewings; as the story is layered.)

[@neonsmoviereviews7969]

Valhalla Rising from Refn is equally great

[@jessielovesyou5398]

I, personally, did not get this fucker until it was well, well over. It was like I woke up at three am one day like "Holy smokes I get it!".

[@brittyn]

Neon Demon is great!

[@Oi325]

The movie was gnarly !

[@jamiehickman9468]

Just to echo some of the other comments, totally agree how rewatchable this movie is, really does have the X- factor. Ticks all the boxes, a really slick neo-noir movie. Loved the reaction.👍

[@Cifer77]

"This guy's got demons" Boy......you ain't seen NOTHIN yet!

[@idhunepijl1404]

This is such a great moodpiece. I think Gosling has some underrated gems. Only God Forgives, Beyond the Pines and Lost River (written and directed by him) are really recomendable!

[@synthtonic4954]

Do you know "Stay"? Also absolutely incredible in my opinion!

[@qwi2311]

Such a sharp movie. There’s so much information in every shot.

[@rodbacote8607]

I just remember that someone sued the film distributor that showed it because they said the trailer was misleading (for not being like a Fast and Furious type movie) and it promoted violence against the Jewish community. The movie came out in 2011 and in 2017 they were still in litigation as the initial complaint about it misleading was dismissed but the anti-semetic claim raged on. I don't know if it has been resolved but it's part of this movie's crazy history

[@Henrik_Holst]

The case was dismissed in 2018, "dismissed on the merits", which basically here translates to "thrown out due to not even being worth the cost of the paper it was filed on". The sad case with US law though is that as long as you can pay for a lawyer you can drag out court cases for years on end. If any one is interesting in long winding court cases with even less merits than this one then look up SCO vs IBM which started in 2003 and is still going.

[@TsDwelling]

This is one of my all time favorite films. Top 5 for sure.

[@grungyasscinema]

This is genuinely one of the greatest movies of this generation 10/10

[@Col_Fragg]

"Drive" is a great companion to director Walter Hill's 1979 crime drama "The Driver."

[@Loki_Loki01]

Given the cast, some of the action scenes, cinematography and so on, i would of thought they had a bigger budget than 15million, so well done to them on making such a great movie on that budget

[@Starman256]

Albert Brooks's character is underrated, tbh. Yeah he's super villainous , but you can tell he feels really bad about killing Bryan Cranston's character, giving a hint at the underlaying humanity hidden beneath.

[@PerfectHandProductions]

This blew me away when I saw it in the theater and is still one of my favorites.

[@l.vlogs26]

“That’s a man baby standing on top of the hill” Shaun you sir are funny 😂

[@zack8865]

he's literally me

[@subroy7123]

Video essayist Every Frame a Painting made an essay about Drive and how it follows the quadrant system. It's Cannes win for Best Direction was absolutely deserved.

[@benjamintammi2763]

So glad you watched this! One of my all time favourite movies. Made me a fan of Ryan Gosling and Oscar Isaac and the director, Nicholas Winding Refn. I headed right to IMDB after watching because I just had to know who this guy was. Turns out I had already seen 2 of his other movies and not realized; Bronson with Tom Hardy and Valhalla Rising with Mads Mikkelsen. Both are amazing movies and worth a watch.

[@synthnation9857]

this movie introduced me to Electric Youth and Kavinsky! their music was still hold a place in my heart.

[@indiatastic]

Italians Do It Better! ❤

[@chrisgrove7829]

Love this film, but I was really impressed with Albert Brooks, a comedic actor know for rom coms, playing a really chilling and vicious villain to perfection:)

[@DiegoDeschain]

I love this movie, the Driver is one of the most badass characters ever and Gosling played him perfectly. Also, that jacket...*chef's kiss*, iconic.

[@dannyd.5324]

I give the movie a solid 10/10, but that’s my own personal bias because it’s in my top 5. I think 9/10 is a totally fair score and I’ve even loved a review of a person who gave it a 8/10. Great movie. An example of cinema as art. Good book too.

[@Vanska0]

Hands down Nicolas Winding Refn's best movie and i believe THE movie that really started the whole retro-wave boom of 2010's, or one of the very pieces of media that inspired whole load of other retro/80's-inspired media like "Hotline Miami" and such. I'd say it's a classic nowdays, very well directed and the tone is just pitch perfect. For such a small movie, it packs a ton of punch. I'd recommend you films of S.Craig Zahler like "bone tomahawk" "brawl on cellblock 99" and "Dragged across concrete"!

[@Frozen_Smoke1972]

Fair score. This is such a great film. Every shot is beautifully composed, the script is perfectly lean, fantastic cast and a superb soundtrack. I'm glad I got to see it on the big screen when it was first released.

[@oldcdog91]

Shaun, your reactions to casual and unexpected violence are the best of all the reaction channels I watch 😂

[@Grnademaster]

This is my #3 favorite movie all time. Only beaten by "Gettysburg" and "25th Hour."

[@BIGxBOSSxx1]

It’s so funny when people comment on the long pauses and silences. In my opinion the biggest green flag when looking for a partner is when you find someone who you’re comfortable sharing silence with

[@jessielovesyou5398]

If you have time sometime you should maybe give The Neon Demon a shot (it's noted somewhere below). In my opinion you should watch it, even if it's just in your free time because it's on. The first time I saw it I thought it was boring, vapid, and way too into itself up until the 3rd act, and by the end I was like "... what the fxck was that?!". Now I could legit write an essay on it. I'm not sure if N.W. Refn was trying to say all that I get from it about beauty, and consumption, and perception, but he definately said....something with it. Anyways- fantastic video as always. I like that mic you're using currently.

[@OscarWild333]

Stunning movie. The soundtrack and cinematography make for an intoxicating modern noir, and Ryan Gosling is just incredible.

[@slayskool777]

Ryan Gosling was also great in The Believer.

[@28wilksy]

Great score! One of my all time greatest movie. When I originally seen it It felt like if GTA made a movie this would be it….another great film by Nicolas Winding Refn is only god forgives… equally as brutal. Greet content again and thanks cinema rules you truly rule 👍

[@78KRS]

Good review man, I think you summed the film up really well. So well I may give it a rewatch as I thought it was OK when I watched it a few years back. I remember getting a bit bored, so I probably wasn't in the right mood. You should give baby driver a look its the polar opposite to this being very bright and loud but a surprisingly good film with some amazing driving.

[@nickblood7080]

I saw this in theaters. Had no idea what to expect. Glad you gave it a 9. I think you will feel good about that 9 as time goes on.

[@Fairways-and-greens]

One of my favs! Beautiful and a very even keel movie threw all acts. This movie plays out exactly the way Goslings character’s personality plays out. Love it

[@kal-elk9140]

You should watch A History of Violence (2005) starring Viggo Mortensen

[@msiaregodz]

Surprised the nudity is uncensored here! Ballsy. Top 10 movie for me.

[@FinrodFelagund5]

Yeah, not that I'm complaining about getting to see some boobies, but I didn't think that was allowed on KZbin.

[@ShinyMiaTV]

This was the first thing I ever saw Oscar Issac in and I thought he was brilliant and I kinda loved the smiley silences between Carey Mulligan and Ryan Gosling, it was cute, also Carey Mulligan’s American voice is really really good, just a phenomenal actress, one of my favorite films from 2011💙

[@MZ-bl6wg]

Seems like you really hate ryan gosling. Before the movie even starts you’re tearing it apart. It’s a great movie and just an opinion, going into a new watch without dirtying the water makes a big difference.

[@stevenbinger704]

I totally agree with you it's a 9 great movie it gets you're blood pumping for sure, nicely done cheers

[@AlbertKekstein]

Finally somebody reacting to my favorite movie of all time! Thank you

[@ghadrackpotato960]

Drive is one of my favorite movies, ever. The soundtrack, is something pretty magical if you are ever doing a road trip in the evening. I

[@dottiegillespie8067]

I found the little dialog a bit unnerving. I haven't seen the whole movie, but I will now. Thank you Shaun!! Always a pleasure to watch your reaction. Much love to you and Tom!🤗

[@ADR.1993]

Drive is very good hidden gem.... not many people watch it but when they do, they always wonder 3 things... 1. Why nobody else talks about how great it was 2. Doesn't get recommended that much 3. The camera angles and plot is just awesome, including Ryan G's Character.

[@MuckMan_Movies]

10/10 for me. I think I've only ever seen you score one 10/10 film (A Ghost Story) What's the reason behind that? Some films are perfect so don't be shy giving a film top marks.

[@Starman256]

film opinions are subjective

[@MuckMan_Movies]

@@Starman256 listen, some of these films deserve full marks. Why even use decimal points in the scoring in the first place!? It's like they are scoring the film's out of 100, not 10.

[@joeodonnell921]

If you liked this film than Michael Mann's 'thief' is a must, its the film 'drive' wishes it was.

[@Chamomileable]

This film is actually part of a pseudo trilogy that Winding-Refn made. Each of the three movies has Gosling and a strong 80's influence. The other two films are Only God Forgives and Neon Demon.

[@DarkXxXJack]

This movie is a classic in my opinion.

[@dancheng3014]

This is one of my favorite Sigma Male movies. LOL

[@CPolis]

I feel like Refn was inspired by Takeshi Kitano's gangster movies. The cold, distant atmosphere, sparse dialogues and sudden moments of violence.

[@Starman256]

takeshi's castle is GOATed

[@LDNRABIN]

There is nudity around the 13:00 mark. Be careful you don't get pulled down!

[@jasonfive6]

Nicolas Winding Refn is a director to watch. Bronson, Valhalla Rising and The Pusher Trilogy are some other great films he has made.

[@MrKChernes]

I really like this movie and the soundtrack. Nightcall and A Real Hero are two of my favourite songs because of this movie. If you enjoyed Drive I think you would also enjoy The Place Beyond the Pines.

[@mrpunkin]

Re: composition comment at 15:58... do yourself a favor and watch the Every Frame a Painting video on Drive - The Quadrant System. Short but details why composition in this film is so good.

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

BBC did a collaborative showing of this where they re-scored the movie. It was an interesting experiment. The director made a film before this called Valhalla rising. It's a hell of a thing. Part art film. Part brutal Viking adventure...and visually stunning. Worth experiencing at least once.

[@neonsmoviereviews7969]

I love this film and the suddenness of the violence. Reminds me of Cronenberg’s Viggo Mortensen collaborations. And the soundtrack is absolutely perfect. Side note, I’m surprised you got away with showing nudity in the hammer scene

[@berrettaman28]

one of my favorite films of all time

[@zombiTrout]

The Cliff Martinez soundtrack is amazing.

[@torikazuki8701]

Actually, though I can understand why you would say, 'The Driver lost control', because our modern culture is uncomfortable with violence (Ironically), the truth is- He never did lose control. He was simply the kind of Man who understood dangerous situations require dangerous responses. He was also capable of great empathy and gentleness. Those feelings are not opposed to anger and violence. If you love something, if you value it, you will use whatever means are required to keep it safe.

[@atomicNoodle]

This is my favorite movie of all time. I salute you comment section, consider yourselves (wo)men of taste.

[@anzalone138]

A love story of a almost mute driver

[@Imagination_Station2224]

A definite favorite film of mine. The mysticism behind what makes Driver who he is is what draws me in. It was beautifully shot, expertly acted and perfectly scored to give it an 80's vibe. Always wished they'd make a sequel.

[@martinlatour9311]

The opening to this movie is fantastic

[@CrazyDaveGaming]

I fell in love with this movie when I first saw it. Great soundtrack I love listening to for car drives. Theres definitely not enough reactions to this movie. shit son sorry thought I was already subbed. lmfao

[@perchancetodream1]

Awesome movie. Not many post 2000s movies that I really like, but this is one and not many people react to it.👍

[@Kylobi01]

Love this movie! Where did you get your poster?

[@Tigermania]

Albert Brooks as a murdering villain is a unexpected dark performance, especially the scene in the garage with Bryan Cranston. I alternate in picking which mental condition Gosling's character has when I re-watch this and what is his back story. The bloody violence does raise the stakes in the movie and I would love a prequel or sequel to find out more about the main character.

[@joaosantos5503]

Now watch The Neon Demon, another gem from the same director. It's even more "experimental" and trippy than his one.

[@Bunke09]

After you give the soundtrack a few listens through I'm convinced you'd go back and give Drive a 10/10

[@catem3102]

Love this film. Also 'Place beyond the pines' and 'Half Nelson' with Ryan Gosling.

[@smokeyverton7981]

Holy smokes "Half Nelson". That movie made me feel icky all over

[@jorylu666]

Half Nelson!!!!!

[@GlassJAw413]

'The place beyond the pines' is beautifully shot. I'm surprised more people haven't seen it considering the cast.

[@brittyn]

He was so great in Half Nelson! Underrated movie.

[@FinrodFelagund5]

This film is up there with Whiplash, Ford v Ferrari, and Sicario as my favorite movies from the last 10-11 years. Not sure why more people don't react to it.

[@natalie1991.]

I’d love for him to react to Whiplash!

[@neimadparis]

Oh, never noticed it was Oscar Isaac who played the father ! I LOVE this movie, it's a masterpiece for me. You should check out Too old To Die Young, the TV show the director (Nicolas Winding Refn) did for Amazon Prime, it's fascinating.

[@alejandroalonzo6736]

Careful with the nudity at 13:25 my dude, we don't want the reaction to be taken down

[@hanzoftexas618]

That’s what I was thinking 🤔

[@MindfulMya]

Such a brutal film. I loved the song Real Human Being lol 😂 throughout it. Like treating humans like trash. The juxtaposition there or is it saying that this is what it’s meant to be human. Brutal.