The
Driver, played by Ryan Gosling, is a “strong silent type” similar to the
characters we have seen Clint Eastwood, Robert DeNiro, and Alain Delon play. The Driver gets himself involved in
a dangerous situation which he ultimately takes control of through the dogged
conviction he displays once he decides to take action due to Irene. The story itself is told
with simple efficiency, leaving the character development to take a backseat to
the presentation of the film. Drive is treading in the same waters of many
action films before it and it is clearly a purposeful choice. As much as
Refn has made something evocative from a directorial standpoint, I think that
Gosling’s performance is an equally gratifying and important addition. The
Driver may belong to an archetype we have seen before, but like in many of his
previous appearances in film, Gosling makes his version stand out. His knack
for conveying his emotions through silence is not only impressive but is also
mesmerizing to behold. Gone is the hard masculinity one expects to find with
this type of role.
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