My first review

My first review comes very simply in the form of my absolute favourite film with undoubtedly my favourite actor, Drive. This neo-noir crime thriller is much more than Ryan Gosling staring deeply at Carey Mulligan. Oh no this is a true masterpiece in my opinion that reflects a great connection between director and lead actor, mixed with a truly stunning soundtrack and a great supporting cast of actors. The combination of Winding-Refn and Gosling produce a performance of real quality refined with brutal violent scenes and an excellent display of emotion. The story one smile tells is vital, it really defines the character when comparing his violent nature and his love for Irene and Benicio, the way his smile makes up for the lack of dialogue, it basically speaks for itself in my opinion. The supporting actors are by no means severely overshadowed by Gosling's performance, with Albert Brooks and Bryan Cranston both putting in great individual performances, the former's being subtly brutal in the most intelligent way. This great acting, coupled with an electrifying soundtrack really brings the film deeper into this neo-noir, almost Vice City like category. Cliff Martinez almost outdid himself with the soundtrack, the inclusion of specifically Kavinsky's 'Nightcall' and Riz Ortolani's 'Oh My Love' really outline the plot and the character, with 'Nightcall' I feel being a song that perfectly reflects Gosling's character. Overall it can be said that though it doesn't stick to it's traditional written roots, this film is a resounding success due to a brilliant adaption by Nicolas Winding-Refn and a host of top actors playing their roles superbly, just topped off with perhaps the best movie soundtrack to date, in my opinion, Drive is a modern classic and will remain so for years to come, a truly exceptional piece of cinema.