The Driver
“To break the driver, the cop was willing to break the law.”
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The Driver specializes in driving getaway cars for robberies. His exceptional talent has prevented him from being caught yet. After another successful flight from the police a self-assured detective makes it his primary goal to catch the Driver. He promises pardons to a gang if they help to convict him in a set-up robbery. The Driver seeks help from The Player to mislead the detective.
VIBE
A masterclass in cool detachment. This film feels like a high-stakes, existential game of cat-and-mouse played out on the neon-drenched streets of LA. Every frame drips with a stylish, almost detached tension.
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