Relaxation

Virginie 2022-03-15 09:01:01

What impressed me more was Nicholas' use of light. The different occupations at night and during the day are destined to express the life of this calm-minded man. In addition, when you are with your favorite neighbors, it is mostly gentle and warm light. It is like the afterglow of the sunset at dusk, and like the moment of dawn when the morning sun is about to rise. Whether it is the hope of a new life or the happiness that is about to retreat, it is a short-lived light after all.

That refreshing elevator scene for everyone. In the elevator that was originally bright, it dimmed for an instant, a light source gradually shone on the girl, and then spread out, gosling approached and leaned over and kissed gently. That is the love he cares about in his heart, the warmest dependence. Nicholas used this light to divert the audience’s attention in this scene (there are three people in the elevator, and Gosling found that the other is carrying a gun); secondly, it is a concise metaphor for the girl-like a beam of light, Projected in the dim and plain life of the male protagonist; in addition, it uses light to show gosling's love for girls.

And those red neon lights in the dark night. Gosling is driving on the road, his speed is always like his behavior, not fast or slow, and even the lights on his face are methodical. And the red light on his face in those passages made people feel that there was a fateful meaning of a lonely man, and it also reflected the lives of those swords and swords fighting blood.

The director uses the name drive, but he doesn't play the cards that drive the car. Instead, he simply mirrors the protagonist's effort in the key scenes. This arrangement is very pleasing. From "This Assassin Is Not So Cold" to "Uncle" in South Korea, they are all images of fateful characters that have been strongly rendered. (But I don't like "Uncle" very much). This kind of ordinary little person in life has skills beyond ordinary people, coupled with an unpredictable look, always teaches the audience a little pity. In addition, the performance of gosling this time is also praised. When it is still, it is a little sluggish and tender. When it is moving, restraint and stability coexist with explosiveness. Thanks to the director for adding another emotional corner on the screen.

The beginning and end of the movie are in fonts that are not commonly seen in movies, and they are still purple and pink! In addition, there was a song in the beginning and end, and the melody singing was also in the style of earlier times, and the lyrics could be heard repeated like "real hero". The director's tone is probably to use drive to reinforce a certain era and imprint in the past, or the audience is humorous by him again. In any case, this is a relaxed film. The director is skillful with all elements, properly scheduled, the actions are not overly exposed, the bloody is not to be seen, the art is also gentle and elegant, and there is a little thoughtful humor and open brush. It's pretty good to watch. recommend

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Extended Reading
  • Jeffery 2021-10-20 18:59:04

    Bad film, from start to finish, only Gosling’s figure can be seen. An hour and a half of a movie is as long as ten hours. The plot itself is empty and there are so many close-ups and slow motions. Feelings are you taking pictures of gosling.

  • Lesley 2021-10-20 18:59:03

    The Cannes judges were all kicked by the donkey...

Drive quotes

  • Bernie Rose: [to Cook] Shut the fuck up, you fucking monkey!

  • [to Nino after stabbing Cook to death]

    Bernie Rose: Now it's your turn to clean up after me.