Last Kind Words
17-year old Eli moves with his family to the isolated farm of reclusive Waylon, a man whose dark past threatens to overtake him. Eli’s family works to restore the desolate fields, while he becomes fascinated with the forests. While on the farm, Eli meets the mysterious Amanda when she gives him an apple. The next day she extracts a promise from him to avoid the deep woods. Reeling from a violent encounter with his father, one night he breaks this promise and finds her body hanging from a tree.
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Plot Summary
A mysterious loner with a photographic memory gets entangled with the criminal underworld when he takes on a driver job for a gang. He becomes involved in a dangerous game of cat and mouse as he tries to protect himself and a woman from the mob's violent machinations. His unique abilities and calculated actions lead him down a path of brutality and survival.
Critical Reception
Drive received widespread critical acclaim, with particular praise for its stylish direction, neo-noir atmosphere, Gosling's stoic performance, and its soundtrack. It was celebrated for its unique blend of intense action, character study, and minimalist storytelling.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sophisticated and atmospheric direction.
- Ryan Gosling's subtle yet powerful performance was a major highlight.
- Lauded for its effective blend of brutal violence and tender moments.
Google audience: Audiences were highly impressed by the film's unique style, compelling lead performance, and thrilling action sequences. Many appreciated its distinctive mood and the effective use of music to enhance the storytelling.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival and won Best Director for Nicolas Winding Refn. Ryan Gosling received a Best Actor nomination at the Golden Globes.
Fun Fact
The distinctive "scorpion" jacket worn by Ryan Gosling's character was inspired by a similar jacket worn by Bruce Lee in the film 'Game of Death'.
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