Those weary of the supposedly high action content of the film will be pleased to see it’s perfectly balanced with beautifully minimal dialogue and intriguing cinematography. But for those seeking action, Drive definitely falls under the category of an action movie. There are scenes of engrossing violence that will stay with the viewer long after the movie is over.

The film is directed by Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn who brings a foreign rhythm that will entice viewers, but at the same time creating a realistic dark Los Angeles, a side of which is unknown to most. Refn won Best Director Prize for Drive at the May 2011 Cannes Film Festival in France, along with a 15-minute ovation from the crowd.

The acting is nearly flawless, especially by Ryan Gosling, who plays the Driver, the lead character. It is easily one of Gosling’s best roles to date. He fits the steady, serious mindset of the character perfectly. Gosling, who has made a name for himself with movies such as Blue Valentine and The Notebook, may call this his signature role from now on.

Overall, the movie was one of the more exciting movies to come out in recent years and is sure to please a variety of different audiences. There is a lot of violence that may throw off some people, but it was an enticing movie with provoking dialogue and award-worthy acting.

The movie is 90 minutes long and is rated R for violence, language, and some nudity.