Drive

Drive was a great movie, but what clearly made Drive the movie that it is, was one actor. Ryan Gosling. The effort and dedication he put into his character, Driver, was remarkable. Before the film was made, Ryan made sure that he was going to ace this opportunity. He built the gray car that he drives on his own, disassembled it and then built it right back up from the ground. He worked out perfected his characters figure. And of course, his great acting. His character who is very distant and quiet from others, made the movie. He is very calm and collected during the film, while being in complete control of his situation and coming up on top. He kills everyone in his path that set him up and that are threatening Irene and her son. Also seen in Taxi Driver was the theme of doing whatever the character thinks is necessary to protect a woman that he cares about. The similarity in theme, also link together the two characters, Travis from Taxi Driver and Driver from Drive. Both of the characters are very reserved and keep to themselves, but work hard to achieve a greater goal. Travis perfects his physique and obtains the weapons he believes are 'necessary' to save the young woman from the whorehouse. While, Driver, who is already very much in shape, just strategizes to keep himself and Irene alive. All in all, Drive was a stupendous film with a great cast, especially Ryan Gosling, and can be related to Taxi Driver by theme and character personalities.