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Directed by Danish filmmaker Nicolas Winding Refn and starring renowned actor Ryan Gosling, this 2011 film is a captivating blend of drama, action and darkness.
It seamlessly blends moments of calm with bursts of violence and action, creating a unique visual experience.
The story revolves around an anonymous driver who leads a double life: he works in a garage during the day and uses his exceptional driving skills to take on additional roles in action films and serve as a getaway driver for criminals.
The film begins with a slow and somewhat monotonous pace, allowing us to get to know the protagonist and his seemingly mundane existence, however, as the plot unfolds, we are drawn into a world of crime, love and thrilling action sequences.
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The protagonist of this story takes a low-key approach to survival, until he becomes embroiled in a dangerous plan after developing a romantic relationship with his neighbour Irene (played by Carey Mulligan).
Irene, who has a child with an incarcerated man, unwittingly exposes him to danger.
In this situation, the secretive and enigmatic protagonist, ably played by Ryan (interestingly, the same actor who played the vibrant and kind Ken in the 2023 film "Barbie"), becomes her only hope for help.
Plus incredible soundtrack, complete film, unnecessarily underrated.
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This summary sums up the essence of the whole production, which captivates the audience's attention despite its quiet and gradual beginning, where the visuals take precedence over dialogue or action.