{"id":412749,"date":"2022-03-06T17:56:02","date_gmt":"2022-03-06T14:56:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/"},"modified":"2022-03-06T17:56:02","modified_gmt":"2022-03-06T14:56:02","slug":"these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/","title":{"rendered":"#These Are the Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies, Ranked"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fa0284bdeb\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a4fa0284bdeb\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#%E2%80%9CThese_Are_the_Best_Nicolas_Winding_Refn_Movies_Ranked%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;These Are the Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies, Ranked&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#5_Valhalla_Rising\" >5  Valhalla Rising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#4_Only_God_Forgives\" >4  Only God Forgives<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#3_The_Neon_Demon\" >3  The Neon Demon<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#2_Bronson\" >2  Bronson<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/these-are-the-best-nicolas-winding-refn-movies-ranked\/#1_Drive\" >1  Drive<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CThese_Are_the_Best_Nicolas_Winding_Refn_Movies_Ranked%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;These Are the Best Nicolas Winding Refn Movies, Ranked&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div id=\"article-body\"> Few filmmakers can polarize and captivate an audience like Danish auteur <strong>Nicolas Winding Refn<\/strong>. Refn started his career with much international success with his <em>Pusher <\/em>Trilogy before eventually finding acclaim stateside with films such as <em>Bronson <\/em>and the cult hit <em>Drive,<\/em> starring Ryan Gosling. Refn&#8217;s filmography is a varied mix of styles and stories ranging from film noir, crime drama, and Viking epic, to name a few.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #1! --><!-- No winning ad found for zone: Below First Paragraph! --><!-- No winning ad found for zone: mid intro! --> While reactions to Refn&#8217;s filmmaking and execution invoke strong reactions from critics and filmgoers alike, there&#8217;s no denying his work has had a unique influence on modern cinema. Some have argued about the quality of Refn&#8217;s filmography, but each film of his has something to take away from it, whether the viewer enjoys it or not. While he created and directed the grim HBO mini<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/watch-movies-tv-seriess\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"8\" title=\"Watch Movies &amp; TV Series\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">series<\/a> <em>Too Old to Die Young<\/em>, Refn hasn&#8217;t made a feature film in six years, since the box office flop <em>The Neon Demon<\/em> followed his poorly-received <em>Only God Forgives<\/em>. Whatever may be in store for the iconoclast in the future, here we&#8217;re delving into the strange, twisted, yet completely fascinating catalog of Nicolas Winding Refn movies, to see which titles regin supreme.<br \/>\n <!-- Zone: native in content. --><\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: every entry repeatable. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"valhalla-rising\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Valhalla_Rising\"><\/span> <span class=\"item-num\">5 <\/span> Valhalla Rising<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<figure>\n <picture>\n <!--[if IE 9]>\n <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Valhalla-Rising.webp?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Valhalla-Rising.webp?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Valhalla-Rising.webp?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Valhalla-Rising.webp?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Valhalla Rising\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Valhalla-Rising.webp\"\/>\n <\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">Scanbox Entertainment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> With his fascination towards human violence and brutality, Refn&#8217;s take on the Viking epic with<em> <strong>Valhalla Rising<\/strong><\/em> is both haunting and surprisingly thought-provoking. The film follows the adventures of Norse warrior One Eye (Madds Mikkelsen) as he <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">travel<\/a>s with a group of Christian crusaders to find the holy land. <em>Valhalla Rising<\/em> relies less on plot and more on atmosphere, and Refn creates a world full of brutality and beauty. The film also is a strong showcase for Mikkelsen&#8217;s stoic yet powerful performance, and Refn wisely avoids turning <em>Valhalla Rising <\/em>into a bombastic traditional epic in favor of focusing on the performances and atmospheric setting. At times, the film<em> <\/em>may test the patience of viewers looking for a more standard adventure, but Refn&#8217;s measured <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach and abstract storytelling produce some truly compelling results.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #2! --> <strong><em>Valhalla Rising<\/em><\/strong> had a low-key performance when it was released in theaters but has garnered both <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/theplaylist.net\/valhalla-rising-blu-ray-release-20200602\/\">praise and bewilderment from audiences<\/a>. In terms of his filmography, Refn&#8217;s work on <em>Valhalla Rising<\/em> proved he could adapt to a larger canvas while still retaining his individual style. While it may not be his most accessible or emotional work,<em> Valhalla Rising <\/em>is still a captivating experience for those willing to meet it on its own terms.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: every entry repeatable. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"only-god-forgives\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Only_God_Forgives\"><\/span> <span class=\"item-num\">4 <\/span> Only God Forgives<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<figure>\n <picture>\n <!--[if IE 9]>\n <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Only-God-Forgives.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Only-God-Forgives.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Only-God-Forgives.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Only-God-Forgives.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Only God Forgives\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/Only-God-Forgives.jpg\"\/>\n <\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">RADIUS-TWC<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Following up his critical success of 2011&#8217;s <em>Drive <\/em>was always going to be a steep feat for Refn. In 2013, he reunited with star Ryan Gosling for the haunting and visceral revenge film <em><strong>Only God Forgives<\/strong>.<\/em> The film stars Ryan Gosling as Julian, an American living in Hong Kong who finds himself wrapped in a revenge scheme when his brother is murdered by a Thai police chief. Like much of Refn&#8217;s work, <em>Only God Forgives <\/em>is full of moody atmosphere and moves at a deliberate pace. Refn&#8217;s focus relies on the characters and their inner worlds, and<em> Only God Forgives<\/em> ends up being a haunting and elegantly filmed experience. Gosling&#8217;s performance here is once again very internal, and Refn gets a hilarious and deadly performance out of Kirsten Scott Thomas as well.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #3! --> <span class=\"related-single\">Related: These Are the 6 Most Underrated Ryan Gosling Movies, Ranked<\/span><br \/>\n Upon release, <em>Only God Forgives<\/em> was met with mixed responses and didn&#8217;t quite have the impact of Refn&#8217;s previous films; most people probably forget it even exists. Looking back, however, <strong><em>Only God Forgives<\/em><\/strong> has some fascinating qualities of its own, and Refn&#8217;s exotic visual flair adds a unique rhythm to the proceedings. Critical evaluation has also shifted in the years since, and <em>Only God Forgives<\/em> has<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theguardian.com\/film\/2021\/jan\/08\/only-god-forgives-nicolas-winding-refn-reconsider-movie\"> begun to be viewed more favorably since.<\/a> While it admittedly may lack the emotional weight of his previous works, <em>Only God Forgives <\/em>reveals itself as a haunting and artful experience even at its most polarizing.<\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: every entry repeatable. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"the-neon-demon\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_The_Neon_Demon\"><\/span> <span class=\"item-num\">3 <\/span> The Neon Demon<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:52.5%\">\n<figure>\n <picture>\n <!--[if IE 9]>\n <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/TKvF4hgRpFODEWaWuX0sbhTr4GZLKm.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/TKvF4hgRpFODEWaWuX0sbhTr4GZLKm.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/TKvF4hgRpFODEWaWuX0sbhTr4GZLKm.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/TKvF4hgRpFODEWaWuX0sbhTr4GZLKm.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"630\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Neon Demon Trailer Takes Keanu Reeves &amp; Elle Fanning on a Bad Trip\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/TKvF4hgRpFODEWaWuX0sbhTr4GZLKm.jpg\"\/>\n <\/picture>\n <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> Refn&#8217;s fascination with the underbelly of human nature (beneath the glitz, glamor, and neon of an artifice) is a common motif in his films, so naturally he&#8217;d be drawn to the world of modeling. In 2016&#8217;s <strong><em>The Neon Demon<\/em><\/strong>, Refn explores the underbelly of the modeling world as a gothic thriller; the film follows aspiring model Jesse (Elle Fanning) as she finds herself wrapped up in a mysterious cult while navigating her new surroundings. Refn&#8217;s visual style is both surreal and flamboyant, and he both satires the fashion industry while also delving into psychodrama and elements of horror. Refn also utilizes a stellar female-led cast and gets strong performances out of Fanning, Jenna Malone, and Bella Heathcote as each performer truly commits to the twisted and surreal nature of the film.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #4! --> <strong><em>The Neon Demon<\/em><\/strong> was considered by some to be a return to form for Refn after the aimless strangeness of <em>Only God Forgives<\/em>, and has acquired a cult following while being hailed as a challenging film. It&#8217;s is a strong showcase for Refn&#8217;s talents and delivers a haunting, darkly comic and wicked time. <em>The <\/em><em>Neon Demon <\/em>is the last feature film Refn directed, but it proves that Refn still has plenty of fascinating ideas left to explore on the big screen.<\/p>\n<p><!-- No repeatable ad for zone: every entry repeatable. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"bronson\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Bronson\"><\/span> <span class=\"item-num\">2 <\/span> Bronson<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:52.583333333333%\">\n<figure>\n <picture>\n <!--[if IE 9]>\n <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/kWMt6FoeYHrlpkcZg7VEZ5ysqJVOWr.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/kWMt6FoeYHrlpkcZg7VEZ5ysqJVOWr.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/kWMt6FoeYHrlpkcZg7VEZ5ysqJVOWr.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/kWMt6FoeYHrlpkcZg7VEZ5ysqJVOWr.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"631\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Prisoner Charles Bronson Was Off Limits to Tom Hardy Once Biopic Was Finished\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/article\/kWMt6FoeYHrlpkcZg7VEZ5ysqJVOWr.jpg\"\/>\n <\/picture>\n <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> By 2008, Nicolas Winding Refn had made a handful of films stateside, but finally broke through with the darkly comic and wildly inventive <strong><em>Bronson<\/em><\/strong>. The film has a star-making turn from Tom Hardy in an early role as a prisoner named Charles Bronson who became known as one of the UK&#8217;s most violent inmates. Refn&#8217;s take on the subject defies convention and plays out as a dark comedy and a twisted fantasy within <em>Bronson&#8217;s<\/em> head. Hardy gives a powerhouse performance and sinks his teeth into the vicious yet magnetic personality of <em>Bronson.<\/em> Refn also doesn&#8217;t hold back when it comes to exposing the brutality of<em> Bronson&#8217;s<\/em> nature, and he stages the action in his trademark grotesque yet artful fashion.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #5! --> Upon release, <em><strong>Bronson<\/strong> <\/em>garnered strong critical praise and helped establish Refn as a noteworthy talent. The film also helped solidify the career of a young Tom Hardy and is considered one of Refn&#8217;s most accomplished works. <em>Bronson <\/em>proved to be a strong <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/screenrant.com\/bronson-nicolas-winding-refn-tom-hardy\/\">stepping stone for Refn&#8217;s career<\/a>, as it proved his abstract style could translate accessibly.<br \/>\n <span class=\"related-single\">Related: Tom Hardy &amp; Channing Tatum Unite for Afghanistan Evacuation Thriller<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!-- Zone: every entry repeatable. --><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"drive\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Drive\"><\/span> <span class=\"item-num\">1 <\/span> Drive<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"body-img landscape\">\n<div class=\"responsive-img img-article-item\" style=\"padding-bottom:56.25%\">\n<figure>\n <picture>\n <!--[if IE 9]>\n <video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source media=\"(min-width: 1024px)\" sizes=\"750px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Drive.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=750&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" sizes=\"943px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Drive.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=943&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 481px)\" sizes=\"767px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Drive.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=767&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><source media=\"(min-width: 0px)\" sizes=\"480px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Drive.jpg?q=50&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=480&amp;dpr=1.5\"\/><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1280\" height=\"720\" class=\"lazyload\" alt=\"Drive\" src=\"https:\/\/static1.moviewebimages.com\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Drive.jpg\"\/>\n <\/picture><figcaption class=\"body-img-caption\">FilmDistrict<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> One of the most distinct films of the 2010s, Nicolas Winding Refn crafted a brutal yet heartfelt love letter to 80s crime cinema and stoic antiheroes with <strong><em>Drive<\/em><\/strong>. The film follows a mysterious driver (Ryan Gosling) who stunt-drives by day and is a getaway driver by night, who finds himself wrapped up in the fallout of a job gone horribly wrong.<em> Drive<\/em> manages to be so captivating because it merges Refn&#8217;s visceral style with a lush beauty that elevates its source material. Refn&#8217;s command of his medium from sound and cinematography to it&#8217;s set pieces are orchestrated seamlessly, and he elicits genuine emotion from the tragic romance between Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan.<em> Drive <\/em>also subverts expectations with it&#8217;s casting, with Albert Brooks giving a menacing performance along with its equally stacked supporting cast, including Bryan Cranston, Christina Hendricks, and Oscar Issac, among others.<br \/>\n <!-- No winning ad found for zone: word count #6! --> <strong><em>Drive<\/em> <\/strong>(like all Refn movies) had a low-key box office performance but earned a strong cult following among audiences and a positive critical reception. The film is widely considered to be Refn&#8217;s best film and helped solidify him as a noteworthy talent. 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