Drive: Before Ryan Gosling Had Kenergy He Was "The Driver"

[@JohnnyFiction]

Glad they didn't milk this into a franchise, it's perfect as is. A real human bean.

[@Jaysin412]

Absolutely love this movie. You'd think a movie called "Drive" is going to be fast paced and action packed, but this movie is slow, determined, thoughtful, and deliberate, just like The Driver.

[@azohundred1353]

The Driver (1978), directed by Walter Hill and starring the recently departed Ryan O'Neal, was highly influential on Drive. I definitely recommend it if you liked Drive.

[@nightking0130]

Highly influential. I think your being nice. Drive pretty much lifted entire scenes from that film. And the opening chase is literally almost shot exactly the same. Also baby driver is influenced by the driver hence the name being an homage to the driver. Same character names as well

[@I_shot_Nice_Guy_Eddie]

I love that movie one of my faves

[@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667]

The Driver was is also inspired by Jean Pierre Melvilles´s Le Samurai (1967)

[@azohundred1353]

@freddyjosereginomontalvo4667 Definitely, and Le Samouraï itself was also inspired by the classic film noir, This Gun For Hire (1942), starring Alan Ladd & Veronica Lake. Jean Pierre-Melville was a huge fan of the gangster films of the 1930's and film noir of the 1940's, and that shows throughout his films.

[@mattmozgiel2111]

The Driver is an awesome movie. Walter Hill rules Stylistically tho, this movie rips off Michael Mann hard. Me and a buddy saw it in theatres, at a certain point I said all this needs is a badly green screened composite shot of LA at night, a minute later that shot was on screen and we laughed out loud.

[@NPC97536]

Brings a tear to your eye. Such a great movie.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

One of my favorite movies. The directing,music and acting came together perfectly, Ryan became one of my favorite actors in this movie and I discover Oscar here where he brought depth to a character that could have been one dimensional. First scene is my favorite car chase scene and the Bryan and Albert death scene was so different and creepy.

[@jotade2098]

I can't see the garage death scene. Too much for me.

[@Woozlewuzzleable]

@@jotade2098 But you could handle the elevator scene?lol

[@jotade2098]

@@Woozlewuzzleable Yes, The elevator scene is confrontational, both are playing the same game, but in the garage scene there is a helplessness and condescending element that goes much deeper for me in the emotional level. P.S. Elevator is brutal, garage is cruel, so to speak.

[@muppetb.lansing8374]

YES

[@joshleyva2249]

Drive is one of my favorite movies. The opening is one of the best made.

[@AdamWelch]

"Let's not risk the peripheral integrity of the original film by attempting to make a sequel we know won't work." What a refreshing concept.

[@JokersVsZombies]

This is one of my alltime favorite movies

[@MetalJesusRocks]

I was immediately drawn into this movie when I saw it on home video. SO GOOD!

[@rougeneon1997]

I was PLEASANTLY surprised with this film when it came out! Have re-watched it many times.

[@-NateTheGreat]

This movie is a classic. I rewatched it recently. Lots of symbolism in the Scorpion and the Frog.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

My introduction to that story

[@adanrios7951]

Drive was my favorite film of 2011 and sits in my personal honorable mentions list of all time favorite films.

[@Sane_Man11]

I love this movie so much. The style, soundtrack .. the dream like feeling then bloody chaos that follows..... just perfection. Art house at it's finest.

[@jimmymcfarland4184]

Thief ( Michael Mann ) and Drive are two of my favorite films. Thief being in my top 5… but the characters are so engaging. Both films different in tone. Both slow paced and electric. Seeing Drive in theaters I knew from the opening credits it was gonna be a home run. Just like seeing Thief for the first time on dvd. Great video!

[@thumperjdm]

One of my favorite movies. As I tell people about it; "A beautiful love story, which occasionally gets over-the-top brutal."

[@1991punkrocker]

All I remember is Ryan Gosling in say cheese and die the goosebumps series before even knew who he was such a cutie back then and still is ❤

[@MichaelLopresto]

Drive is one of my all time favourite films. The 4K blu ray is breathtaking.

[@dylanmeyer6614]

I could watch Drive again and again. I even bought the soundtrack! On the strength of Drive, I watched Only God Forgives. I came away from that film thinking that I had wasted 90 minutes of my life. I could watch Drive again and again. I even bought the soundtrack!

[@uniqueflowsnake]

It's a great film and it's hard to believe it was so long ago already that it came out. One of my all time favorites.

[@KingPleaseMusic]

you're making me feel old lol. 11 years is not that long ago

[@Melsey-w6j]

This is my favorite movie ever honestly. And it wouldnt be as great as it is with Gosling, because, he is most amazing when he is acting without speaking and the SOUNDTRACK! PERFECT SOUNDTRACK! I immediately got the book and read it after the movie and could not believe that this INCREDIBLE movie came from a short story! So when I heard that Refn and Gosling made another movie, I was SO excited, and then so disappointed when I watched it. I mean, WTF happened to THAT?! (But, is there ANYTHING else better than the look on Goslings face in the elevator after he bashes that guys skull to bits wit his foot?!?! NO!)

[@maverickslb80]

Masterpiece of a movie. On my top 3 movies of all time.

[@Kaledarkwind6151]

Man drive was so good, i remember watching it when it first came out and being confused lol. Not because i wanted fast and furious, i dont watch that garbage. It just wasnt what i was expecting. Revisited it several years later and absolutely loved it for what it was trying to do. I think it is very very underrated.

[@Johnny82Utah]

This is actual my favorite movie of all-time. It's so well acted from main to supporting cast. Seen it a hundred plus times and will see it 100 more.

[@TalkHero]

Same, I love Drive so much❤

[@kingkai3421]

The sounds 🎵 tracks help carry this movie so well.

[@ShootingStar1313]

Cliff Martinez's music from this movie is a great treatment if you're having trouble sleeping. It always puts me in a calm state, by the third track I'm snoring. 😴

[@MsNikkibuzz]

This movie made me a Kavinsky and College fan. The use of the music was so amazing. I love this movie.

[@Omar-wq9dz]

First time I saw this was in a film class when I was in college. I didn’t see it in theaters when it originally came out

[@marklotinga]

A film so good that upon watching it for the first time via DVD, I immediately watched it all over again with the Director's commentary switched on, very unusual as rarely do films strike me that positiviely. And now of course, I am reminded to watch it again!

[@LilDew]

What version of the DVD do you have? The standard US versions on Google images don't list a commentary track on the special features section of the back cover... Same with the Blu-Ray. Only the 4K Blu Ray includes a commentary track with the director and a film critic

[@marklotinga]

@@LilDew Hey Lil, it was a rental DVD back on the first release in the UK, the DVD I now own does not offer that same feature.

[@LilDew]

​@@marklotingathanks for the reply... Sucks that the standard version doesn't include the commentary track

[@marklotinga]

@@LilDew You are 100% correct!

[@joecamps1119]

We need this film in 4k already!

[@DeliveryServiceFan06]

What company or boutique label should release it.

[@jaegerbomb269]

I love this movie.

[@wstine79]

I've been a fan of Ryan Gosling ever since he was Young Hercules. This movie made me a fan of his after the sappy The Notebook.

[@josephamato2031]

Drive is his best movie

[@mikegeary8056]

Love this movie. Great soundtrack tooz

[@dannijelsgaard6092]

Its a masterpice

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Ken, Walter White, Moon Knight Hellboy and Hank Scorpio are all in this

[@Micah_Not_Micha]

I worked with a gentleman at an LA Fitness, near Cincinnati, OH, and he recommended this movie to me, shortly after it hit RedBox. I rented it, and then, purchased it (and the soundtrack) immediately after the first viewing. Such a gem. I love this movie so much!

[@flyguy7825]

I liked it and drive is definitely one of Ryan gosling’s best movies nothing we haven’t already seen before but perfectly executed and Wellshot movie

[@chrisv9419]

Love the movie to death to the point where I used to have the official scorpion jacket before it got stolen. I was also fortunate enough to see Chromatics live at our hometown before they disbanded. They opened with Tick Of The Clock as a starter and I’ll never forget the experience

[@glennross85]

Bro I didnt know Chromatics were broken up 💔

[@marklotinga]

How often do you wonder about what became of that jacket?

[@jamesmorgan3212]

It’s one of my favorites!

[@onepunchman4ever168]

This is a Gem 💎 but ppl barely know about it

[@mastermindmartialarts]

Drive is a great fucking movie, I don't remember why I watched it at first but I was glad I did. Just a great movie in every way. The chases and action have enough punch behind them here to make them work and it not be a pure action picture, the added elements drama and character development are what really suck you in. Can't recommend this movie highly enough.

[@johnberry5296]

Excellent overview of a modern classic.

[@smck680]

The Driver (1978) Fantastic..

[@DeliveryServiceFan06]

They need make a video on it.

[@zeo_here]

I barely saw this movie 2021, I never heard of it or saw anything about it. It was one of those pleasant surprises.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Same found it on Netflix

[@jotade2098]

seen "A place beyond the pines" ?

[@LilDew]

The Driver and Baby Driver >>

[@glennross85]

My favourite movie from the 21st century ❤

[@peterpede6601]

FINALY we got the 80ties COBRA hero.... THEN he is Ken in Barbie .. DUDE YOU BROKE MY HEART

[@StuntmanDanHemi]

I am one of those people that went to see it because it was marketed as "the next F&F" and left massively disappointed... but years later I rewatched it with a different perspective and I loved it. This movie is beautiful, I can't believe I missed so many things I relate to, as an introverted gearhead who loves driving and still has and ipod because I do play that much music lol, this movie hits home

[@adamcollins915]

Loved 1978's The Driver. Not just the action but Ryan O'Neal never said 10 words when 2 would do. And he was the star!

[@fredbloggs5902]

How scary is it that this film is from 2011… …where did the time go? 😳

[@JayTeeAyy]

Literally me * But in 2011 *

[@snakeplisskin8696]

Very good movie. Look for Albert Brooks, a comedic actor, in a superb performance as an absolutely evil criminal. Epic.

[@BigMob05]

Very entertaining movie. First time I saw Ryan Gosling was in Remember The Titans 👈🏾

[@Artesian_mirage]

For anyone who hasn't seen/heard of it, I highly recommend the film, "Valhalla Rising". It was directed by the same director of Drive - Nicolas Winding Refn and stars Mads Mikkelsen. Very surreal and meditative, yet contains the same shock-levels of violence as Drive.

[@CS-yc6qp]

I don’t eat I don’t sleep I do nothing but think of you

[@BatCaveOz]

I really thought you were going to say, "A large part of the film's 13 million dollar budget was spent on cocaine". Circa 6:13

[@GorgeDawes]

It’s my theory that the iconic kiss in the elevator is imaginary on the part of the Driver. The change in the way the scene is lit gives a clue. It’s what he is wishing could happen, right before he has to take action to protect her that ensures that it never will.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Love this movie

[@wking8]

I love this movie and so happy it didnt become a Hollywood cliche drive film

[@stingrey1571]

i am a heterosexual, married man. even i had to question my sexuality when i saw ryan gosling in drive. this movie is sooooo bad ass.

[@SirTyJensen]

Drive is awesome! Driver reminds me of myself.

[@adamcollins915]

Recommend The Driver. Classic atmosphoric cat & mouse cop film with great action.

[@bleeneo101]

Gives US a goddamn sequel!

[@bartsullivan4866]

Drive, Nightcrawler and The Place Beyond the Pines all came out within a few short years of each other and wow are they realistic unhollywood like and intriguing. I was blown away by how good all 3 of those films were dark tone honest realistic view of a character no real happy ending just the struggle of living life. Hollywood switch gears to endless superhero bullshit films and its a real shame we don't get more films like these. How many Fast and Furious movies are there now I lost count. Looked the generic always good superhero saved the world again golf clap even Ant Man and Deadpool going against type just tired of it all. But somehow The Boys keeps me coming back to it.

[@Melsey-w6j]

Second fave film is Monty Python and the Holy Grail. Did you hear they just re-released it in theaters and it was SOLD OUT?! EVERY showing?! And it kind of took on a Rocky Horror vibe as people were showing up dressed as some of the characters?! 3rd fave Shaun of the Dead. I LOOOOOVE dark twisted humor. I mean, that's what this life is about! Certainly you can see that since 2012!

[@muppetb.lansing8374]

Luckily this movie turned out to be 1000x better than a film that "was made to appeal to people who love fast and furious." That sets a VERY low bar, compared to the masterpiece of Drive

[@Vaporvice84]

I discovered synthwave the year this movie was released, yet didn't actually see the movie until 2 years ago lol.

[@CaesarJayL]

Carey Mulligan was award worthy , as was Mr. White. Hell great movie great cast. My favorite of the year! And people still sleeping on Gosling. Smh

[@grapeey2k]

just the best movie ever made, the only movies that come close to being this fucking cold are No Country For Old Men, Prisoners and Once Upon a Time in Hollywood

[@mach1mustangguy992]

i love this flick.... they knailed the driver i know guys who do that kind of work and thats how they act

[@davidmanning2859]

Love the fact he putched the movie as being really good cocaine and that was all it took for them to be sold. If that ain't one of the most hollywood things ever i dont know what is.

[@adamcollins915]

Gosling is similar to O'Neal in that he is a man of few words. However O'Neal never smiles and is much more brutal.

[@cmc6040]

Brilliant movie. Bought it on KZbin but didn't realise they had a version without the original music. It's not as good with the new soundtrack. Just shows how important every facet of the original was......

[@uniqueflowsnake]

that sounds blasphemous to me. I gotta find a blu-ray or something with the original soundtrack, so i don't get a worse experience when I want to rewatch it.

[@cmc6040]

@@uniqueflowsnake good idea. It's pretty much perfect in original form.

[@adamcollins915]

Believe the reason there has not been a like for like remake of The Driver is the film still looks quite contemporary.

[@larrellhill1386]

It’s funny the director was looking for a porn star to play Hendricks part. Reminds me of a old Ron Jermey documentary when he showed how he played extras in some mainstream movies and was getting blown away by shotgun blast n other wild ways getting killed off 😅

[@loveandgamingxx1744]

Good movie

[@thelittlehooer]

Easily the best soundtrack I've ever bought. Went right home to download it after seeing the movie! I love Ryan Gosling in this, he has the Steve McQueen vibe of saying little but meaning more. More actors need to do this, not every scene needs someone filling it with extra lines or quips. The elevator scene is amazing, is makes the audience and Irene realise what the Driver is capable of. I love the GTA setting of the movie, or the Drive inspiration in GTA. Don't know which.

[@adamcollins915]

Recommend you review The Driver. A real cult classic. Directed by Walter Hill but you would be forgiven in thinking it was Michael Mann.

[@Dr_1212]

Never saw this 🤔

[@fredbloggs5902]

I never understood why Gosling wore the mask to kill Perlman.

[@mattburnett4185]

Thank god it was like 'the driver' and not Fast and Furious

[@MatthewSmith001]

I love this movie... but I love any movie with Christian Hendricks.

[@mattblom3990]

I've got a perfect replica white Driver scorpion jacket and it gets so many comments of "yeeeeah bro!!" Wherever I go. Too ostentatious to wear unless you want to be a distraction.

[@claymathewselevator8121]

The Scorpion and The Frog

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Albert Brooks was the bad guy in this and The Simpsons Movie 😂

[@awreckingball]

It might be my imagination, but there seem to be various hat tips to Taxi Driver in this film.

[@fredbloggs5902]

Examples?

[@tomlichnofsky.7048]

Awesomeness!! 👊✊😊👍😆🍁

[@ECKohns]

Before Ryan Gosling was “The Driver” he was on the Mickey Mouse Club with Christina Aguilera, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Keri Russell, and JC Chavez.

[@DeliveryServiceFan06]

Do a video on Taxi driver (1976) and After hours (1985)

[@increase9896]

Only God Forgives is a fucking amazing movie. I highly recommend it, unless you are the kind of person that prefers movies like avengers and star wars... in that case, it might not be for you.

[@tahnadana5435]

young hercules

[@purpleprinc3]

Ken had a dark past, but can he not be forgiven? Is his 'kenetic drive' not good enough!? ❤🥰👌

[@V3ntilator]

I think "Drive" from 1997 with Marc Dacascos and Kadeem Hardison is way better.

[@LilDew]

Pretty good

[@thewoodchipperr]

Orange Cassidy?

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Freshly Squeezed

[@glennross85]

Not so fresh apparently, considering this movie is 12 years old now 😅

[@iRodriguez972]

Literally me

[@clevelandphil]

Are you going to do the 30th anniversary of Falling Down?

[@claymathewselevator8121]

Orange Cassidy

[@thewoodchipperr]

Pretty much

[@claymathewselevator8121]

@@thewoodchipperrFreshly Squeezed

[@TetraShot]

I HATED this movie when I saw it in theaters upon release. I felt like it was a poorly written (or literally had no story writer) "character" driven movie that had no characters. But I love jobolo and I feel like this if going to spin it in the positive. Let's find out. I will update accordingly.

[@jerrymelvin2650]

And then Barbie came out..

[@michaelstaunton1632]

👍👍👍🎥