Drive
I just saw Thief and find myself amazed how much "Drive" bears resemblance to it. Any thoughts?
Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks? Shaft!
You're certainly not the only one who thinks that; a lot of people have posted about the influence Thief must've had on Drive. I think that's one of the big reasons why I enjoyed so much, because it reminded me of Thief (as shallow as that may be, lol). Oddly enough, even when I first laid eyes on Drive's poster at the theater before seeing it, it gave me a Thief-ish kind of vibe.
shareThey even copied the font
Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks? Shaft!
Not to mention the use of synth heavy electro music on both. Drive is basically a homage to this film and The Driver (1978), nothing wrong with that really, both are forgotten little masterpieces, and hopefully more people will discover them after watching Drive.
shareActually Refn has stated not to have seen The Driver prior to making the film.
Who's the black private dick that's a sex machine to all the chicks? Shaft!
Countorloc wrote:
"Actually Refn has stated not to have seen The Driver prior to making the film."
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That I do not believe. Compare the opening scenes in both films. Not to mention the entire theme of a guy who lives to drive, who has no apparent attachments or history to speak of. I think Drive was a terrific movie, by the way. It has enough of its own touches to distinguish it from Thief & Heat, and make it a worthy successor in this genre. I also believe that the influences of The Driver are much more overt than that of Thief. Yes, the style and mood of Drive resembles Thief a bit more, but the main character himself is straight out of The Driver. The main antagonists - all criminals - resemble those of Thief. Admittedly, the analogy with The Driver breaks down significantly due to the absence of cops in Drive (i.e. a Bruce Dern antagonist).
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