Kid reviews for Drive

Winding Refn is a visual storyteller. This film is extremely carefully crafted to the point of flawlessness. Drive is a masterpiece, it's absolutely mesmerizing. Ryan Gosling is phenomenal, his performance is just amazing. This film is not only visually rich, it uses unique storytelling. Using symbolism and metaphor as a storytelling technique was perfect for this film. Drive is one of the greatest films of our time, it's unique, visually rich, carefully and flawlessly crafted, it has an enchanting soundtrack, it contains phenomenal acting, and and wonderful cinematography. This is one of my favorite films of all time. Although Drive is truly masterful, it's loaded with adult content such. This film is very very very graphically violent (not abundant with violence, but when it happens, it's very disturbing and shocking). There isn't a lot of sex, just one scene in which several women's breasts are visible. There is plenty of curse words, lot's of very coarse language throughout this entire film. Ryan Gosling's character can be describes as a "good role model." He does all in his power to protect a woman and her son from the criminals that are after him, doing everything in his power to become "a real hero" as the films theme song says. He want's to be a good person, trying to get himself out of the criminal underworld, trying to protect the woman he loves as well as her son. The main character is a good person. This film isn't for those seeking a popcorn flick, this is for those who like deeper meaning. Iffy for 15 and under.

Drive is an incredible movie all around. Fantastic plot, acting, and amazing cinematography. This arthouse film is, at least in my opinion, a masterpiece.

That being said, Drive is not a movie for anyone under 17. There is a dark tone surrounding the entire movie, one of crime and the life it leads. It doesn't glorify the life, but it shows a man who gets swept up in it. This isn't a movie about fast cars, it's a slow burning character study about a man who slowly loses himself to save someone he loves.

Violence. This movie is VERY graphically violent in a fully realistic way. Drive does not shy away from showing blood and gore, and certainly does not shy away from violent acts. However, it's not purposeless violence, there is a reason for everything in this movie.

As far as nudity goes, there is a scene that takes place in a sort of strip club backroom where you can see multiple topless women. However, during most of this scene the emphasis is on something else (due to spoilers I'll leave it as that) instead of these women.

There is quite a bit of language in Drive, but it never felt excessive.

To summarize; Drive is a masterfully made film, with stunning visuals and an awesome soundtrack. But with a mature premise and brutal violence, this is a movie you should hold out on showing younger audiences.

But seriously, watch Drive, it's amazing.

this movie contains strong violence and smoking and some alcohol use

this movie has strong violence and some alcohol use/smoking

I would say this movie is action pact, yet the beginning starts off with no action at all. But once it gets into the action, it is brutal. Not only brutal, but can get very emotional too. What I think makes this movie so intense is because it starts off very slow and calm, then just gets right into it. I would definitely recommend this movie for any kids 14 and up!

Drive is a crime drama that is kinda boring to me. The pacing is horrible. It is a short movie, but overlong scenes of Ryan Gosling walking and staring at something is pretty boring after a while. There is a lot of gory violence, with blood. Gunfights, car chases, and more are in this. There is a scene where a couple woman are shown topless. There is a lot of language, with f*ck, sh*t, and more. Ron Perlman’s character says a lot of f*ck. The story was good but it could’ve been better. Overall, Drive is a boring crime film that has scenes that are way too overlong.

This movie is very well made, acted and is very rewatchable . The plot is very well written and the characters are amazingly acted. However it is best for teens and up because of the brutal violence, strong language, and some nudity.

Since they're red herrings to my argument, I'm not going to bring up the stupid arguments that say this movie sucks because it's too violent or has excessive nudity (never mind that the scene is set in a Strip Club). For the rest of us that are mature enough to withstand both, Drive is one of the most mature films to have come out in the early 2010s'. The characters are deep, the story is simple but sweet, the acting is blissful, the writing and dialog are thought provoking, and the cinematography is excellent - especially considering Refn is colorblind (watch some interviews if you don't believe me). Despite the above, Drive is not for everyone. If you're going into expecting a guilty-pleasure/mindlessly-enjoyable action film, you're going to be sorely disappointed. Drive is, without a doubt, an Arthouse film that takes elements from the Neo-Noir and Action genres respectively. If you don't know what an Arthouse film is, they're basically artsy independent films that hold deep meanings behind dialog and visuals - at least, going by the Arthouse films I've seen, that what it seems like. Drive is a very mature film, and while I disagree with having to recommend an age group (parents should deduct whether or not their children should see movies based on the content and the maturity of the child mixed together. Giving age recommendations is not a bad idea, but they can be too harsh considering how tame the content can be to some who are mature enough), it's not something you should be showing your 7-y/o kid(s). Time to look over the content! Violence: 5/5. A few scenes (not allot) depict very graphic violence, though it's quickly cut; shootings with blood spraying; graphic stabbings with some variety in objects; a face is kicked in off-screen, and more. Language: 3.5/5. The F Bomb, A-Hole, The P-Bomb, and quite a few others are dropped. Not too much cussing, but it's still there. Sex/Nudity: 3.5/5. There's a scene in a strip club where nudity can clearly be seen in the background. Though it isn't the main focus of the scene, and is shot in a way that tries to distract from it, it's still there. The scene goes on quite some time, but isn't extensively long. Drugs/Alcohol/Smoking: 2.5/5. Not a big deal at all. Some characters are seen smoking/drinking. Drugs are referenced as part of the plot, but not in graphic/excessive in detail. Again, I'd like to restate that Drive is a very mature film, and clearly not for the faint of heart.