Drive (2011) - The story of the characters is ahead of the story of the movie
The 2011 movie Drive is the story of a character who uses his driving skills as a stuntman in movie productions and commits crimes at night. We never hear the name of the character played by Ryan Gosling throughout the movie, but he has the most important place in the story of the movie.
I can say that I have watched such a character for the first time in recent memory. The character of Driver, played by Ryan Gosling, was initially unbelievable and so repulsive that I find it hard to describe him. His dull and cold-blooded appearance was more suited to horror movies or movies with a serial killer.
As the movie progresses, the character changes with the limited number of people he includes in his life. The most important link in this change is of course love, and the character of Irene is the architect of this change and the woman he falls in love with. Carey Mulligan, who plays Irene, is a responsible mother and a wife with problems.
The stagnation of the characters, their fears, their responsibilities and the limited number of people they take into their lives are more interesting than the plot of Drive. Bringing together two opposite-sex characters who are similar in many ways and adding a detail that could be as big a barrier as a chasm between them makes for great viewing pleasure.
This is reflected as a misfortune of meeting in the wrong place at the wrong time, rather than the characters colliding with each other. It can be thought of as trying to fit two different lives into one room at the same time, very close to each other, but with huge gaps that cannot be crossed.
The fact that their dialogues are quite short, and that even when they ask each other questions, they seem too lazy to answer, gives the movie a different atmosphere. I'm sure most people won't like this look, but I liked it a lot because it reflects their inner world.
In general, I even think that the plot of Drive contradicts the story. Yes, there is a man who drives a great car, just as it is said; he does stunts and commits crimes, but the same person can have the opposite character.
In terms of actor performance, I can say that this is one of Ryan Gosling's worst movies. But thanks to the subtle details between the beginning and the end of the story, I can say with peace of mind that I liked it very much. I can also say that I am surprised that the director of the movie received an award for this movie because I see the director as responsible for the kind of pale and static scenes that affect the performance of the movie and the actors. I think the director has the biggest share in each of the contradictions in question.
In spite of everything, there are differences in Drive that don't make sense and I can't quite figure out what they are. The reason for this can be seen as the harmony and disharmony between the two characters I mentioned. In both cases, it can be assumed that the reflection of their inner world is hidden in the way they influence each other.
I liked the story of the characters and their interconnection with each other more than the story of the movie, so I personally recommend watching the movie, but I know that there will be some people who will find the movie quite boring. Time is of the essence, you have to make your own decision in the light of all this. I hope my thoughts have helped you to make your own decision. Thank you for reading.