Drive (2011)
Directed by Nicolas Winding Refn · 100 min · Drama, Thriller, Crime
82.8 TOPICAL score · #277 of 6,776 films
Vote for it on the board →Driver is a skilled Hollywood stuntman who moonlights as a getaway driver for criminals. Though he projects an icy exterior, lately he's been warming up to a pretty neighbor named Irene and her young son, Benicio. When Irene's husband gets out of jail, he enlists Driver's help in a million-dollar heist. The job goes horribly wrong, and Driver must risk his life to protect Irene and Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the robbery.
Drive (2011, directed by Nicolas Winding Refn) has a TOPICAL score of 82.8 - ranked 277 of the 6,776 films TOPICAL scores. It scores highest on lasting engagement and cast. It won 2 awards from 4 nominations, including the National Board of Review: Top Ten Films. Critics: 93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79. Audiences: TMDB 7.6/10 (14,120 ratings) · IMDb 7.8/10. Wikipedia covers it in 50 languages.
Why this score
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- Critics93% on Rotten Tomatoes · 8.3/10 critics' average · Metacritic 79
- AudienceTMDB 7.6/10 (14,120 ratings) · IMDb 7.8/10
- Awards2 wins, 4 nominations - incl. National Board of Review: Top Ten Films; Amanda Award for Best Foreign Feature Film
- ImpactWikipedia articles in 50 languages
- Still read125,784 Wikipedia readers in the last 60 days
- Cult statusWikipedia mentions a cult following 3 times
Starring: Ryan Gosling (actor #58), Carey Mulligan (actor #129), Bryan Cranston (actor #255), Albert Brooks (actor #471)
“Drive has gained a cult following since its release in 2011, particularly for Refn's stylized direction, silent protagonist, neon-inflicted visuals, and electronic soundtrack.”
Wikipedia · read the article - AI legacy read: 8/10