I do not understand how a movie this violent can be this boring. The violence is very thorough but I just didn't believe Ryan Gosling as a badass. His voice is too soft. Romantic lead? Sure, no problem. Quiet political thriller? Ok, I'll buy that. Ruthless getaway driver? Not so much.He doesn't even have a name. He's just listed as Driver. People! It is only cool when Clint Eastwood does it! Anyway, 'Driver' is a part-time stunt man, a mechanic and moonlights as a getaway driver for petty larceny. He's like The Transporter but with less personality. His pretty young neighbor, Irene (Carey Mulligan), has car trouble so he strikes up a friendship with her. Her husband, Standard (Oscar Isaac), gets out of jail and plans to go straight. Unfortunately, he owes some people protection money and they want him to rob a pawn shop. Of course, Driver steps in to be his...driver. The heist goes horribly wrong and Standard gets killed. Driver goes after the people behind the heist in order to protect Irene and her son.
This movie had a ton of talent in it from Albert Brooks, playing way against type, to Christina Hendricks, who's in it for a hot minute. She is a very pretty woman and they do not show her to advantage. Honestly, I thought everyone in the movie did a great job except Ryan Gosling. He's just not hardened enough for me. I thought the soundtrack was like an 80's remix and didn't really suit the movie at all. As far as sound editing, I don't know enough about the technical aspects to really judge.
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