Day 01: The last film you saw at the cinema

Do yourself a favor and don't watch any trailers for this movie. I know...I know...in todays day and age of ridiculous movie prices the movie goer wants to know what they are getting into, but trust all the positive feedback this film has gotten. The trailer also gives off a "fake-out" for what kind of movie this is. This is a realistic, violent, gritty movie, which is far from what the trailer makes it out to be, so far in fact that some lady out in "who gives a damn" sued the film for not being what she expected it to be. If you must know what the film is about, here is a very, very brief explanation. Ryan Gosling plays a stunt car driver who gets involved in some...stuff...enough said.

It's rated R, and for good reason, so don't take your kids to go see it. The violence is real and hits you over the head when you least expect it. It starts out slow but quickly switches gears and goes from 0 to 100 in a heartbeat. The realism in this movie keeps you glued to the screen the entire time.

This film is a breath of fresh air for those of us that are looking for something more than the average Hollywood popcorn movies. It has a different feel to it due to the fact that it pays homage to 80's B-Movies with a tinge of classic Western film elements.

The acting is superb. Ryan Gosling was already a favorite of mine from Blue Valentine, but it's almost like he was born to play this role. I can't say enough good things about this movie. If you can stand the realistic, gritty violence, then Drive is the film for you.