Drives
Drives

Movie spotlight

Drives

2009
Movie
10 min
Spanish

Carlos, a man who has a doubt, and a month before his wedding, decides to hire a gigolo to satisfy his homosexual curiosity.

Insights

IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users70%
Director: Neil JordanGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A young woman is haunted by her past and struggles to find her place in the world. She becomes involved with a dangerous individual who promises her escape, but their relationship leads to unforeseen consequences. The film explores themes of addiction, trauma, and the search for redemption.

Critical Reception

Drives received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric direction and performances, others found its narrative to be somewhat disjointed and slow-paced. Audiences were similarly divided, with some connecting with its emotional depth and others feeling it lacked a compelling plot.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually striking and atmospheric, with strong central performances.

  • The film's narrative can feel meandering and lacks a clear driving force.

  • Explores dark themes effectively but sometimes struggles with pacing.

Google audience: Google users generally appreciated the film's artistic direction and the performances of the lead actors, finding it to be an emotionally resonant, albeit somber, viewing experience. Some viewers, however, felt the plot was underdeveloped and the pacing too slow.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a stage play before being adapted into a screenplay.

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