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Drive

Drive

Action · Adventure · Science Fiction · 1997

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

Movie details

Drive

“There ain't no cruise control.”

1997 Action · Adventure · Science Fiction 1h 40m

Critical arithmetic

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TMDB

6.1 / 10

Community rating

A prototype enhanced human, on the run from Chinese-hired hit men, hooks up with a dread-locked bystander, and the two of them elude their pursuers narrowly each time.

CriticWise case file

What this film says about your taste.

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The archetype split

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Names above the title

The people responsible.

Directed by

Steve Wang

Written by

Scott Phillips

Mark Dacascos

Mark Dacascos

Toby Wong

Kadeem Hardison

Kadeem Hardison

Malik Brody

John Pyper-Ferguson

John Pyper-Ferguson

Vic Madison

Brittany Murphy

Brittany Murphy

Deliverance

Tracey Walter

Tracey Walter

Hedgehog

James Shigeta

James Shigeta

Mr. Lau

Masaya Katō

Masaya Katō

Advanced Model

Court is in session

Put Drive on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Adrenaline Seeker

“Momentum is a formal choice.”

The velocity sharpens instinct and tension, making every beat land before self-importance can settle in.

The prosecution The Auteur Devotee

“Speed as an alibi.”

The film races past its weak spots and hopes acceleration will keep the audience from inspecting the evidence.