Drive (Film Review)

Drive is quite a unique film. The film has all the features of an action film; cars chases, guns and violence; yet it features enough drama and story present to make it a recommended drama film. The soundtrack and character designs and outfitting's easily cries the 1980s yet the film is set in the present day with technology and gadgets frequently used by the characters.

Overall the film is great.

However there are two points which really stood out in Drive. The first one is the star Ryan Gosling. Not only his performance was amazing. His character was heavily reminiscent of Clint Eastwood's character "The Man with No Name". However unlike Eastwood's character, Gosling's character was human and real. The other area which really stood out in Drive  was the soundtrack. If this film was to win any awards, it should be for the sound designs. Not only was the soundtrack deep and heavy. The soundtrack was very erotic. This is especially true when vehicles come into the mix. Not only were they loud, the cars themselves were a character in their own right.

4.5/5

Tinker Tailor Solider Spy Review

Summer has gone and past, Oscar season is approaching fast. 

Tinker Tailor Solider Spy is a spy thriller, based of the book by John le Carre. The novel (and the film) is often described as the anti-Bond. So for those who expect a fast moving movie with high violence and sex should look elsewhere. Tinker Tailor Solider Spy is not that movie; instead it's a movie with the intellectual challenge of finding a mole acting as the sole driving force.

Tinker Tailor Solider Spy is often said by critics to be the contender of being the best film of 2011. With amazing performances ranging from Gary Oldman as George Smiley to Sherlock's Benedict Cumberbatch as Peter Guillam. This film is guaranty to be nominated for the performance alone. 

The acting isn't the only element that is great. The Cinematography deserves to gain a mention from the 1970s Cold War feel to the beautiful scenery featured in the establishing shots.The writing is also top notch, with cleverly written words of dialogue to a daunting monologue about the cheating wife from Smiley himself. The soundtrack while kept to a minimum, also adds towards the feel and vibe of scenes.

This film is destined to be praised by the critics. Nominated (and possibly win) by the awarding bodies of the Academy and British Film Academy.  And possibly, by a small chance, go down in history and stand the test of time as being among the best films ever made.

5/5