So, the other day, I was trying to find some movies that are kind of like “Drive,” you know, that 2011 movie with Ryan Gosling? It’s got this cool, stylish vibe, a bit of action, and a killer soundtrack. I really dig that movie, and I was itching for more like it.
I started by just typing “movies similar to Drive” into Google. I scrolled through a bunch of lists that popped up. You know how it is, the usual “Top 10” or “Best Of” lists. I saw some interesting titles, like “Nightcrawler” and “Le Samourai.” I jotted those down because they came up a few times.
Then I thought, “Why not ask Reddit?” There’s a subreddit for everything, right? I found a thread where people were recommending movies similar to “Drive.” Some folks were suggesting “The Drop,” “PAYBACK,” and “Thief.” I added those to my list. One user even recommended this movie called “Wheelman” on Netflix, saying it’s like “Drive” but with more gunfights. Sounded cool, so I wrote that down too.
Next, I remembered reading somewhere that “Drive” was a hit internationally and it inspired other filmmakers. So, I searched for foreign films influenced by “Drive”. I stumbled upon “The Raid: Redemption,” an Indonesian action movie, and “Dredd,” which is apparently a sci-fi flick. I decided to give those a shot because why not?
I also tried out a few of those movie recommendation websites. You know, the ones where you rate movies and they suggest others based on your taste? I used Criticker, TasteKid, and a couple more. They’re alright, I guess, but it’s kind of hit or miss.
While I was deep-diving, I found some articles talking about the director of “Drive,” Nicolas Winding Refn. Apparently, he was inspired by older movies like “Point Blank,” “Two-Lane Blacktop,” and “The Driver.” I figured I might as well check out the movies that inspired the movie I like, so I added those to my ever-growing list.
Here’s my list so far:
- Nightcrawler
- Le Samourai
- The Drop
- PAYBACK
- Thief
- Wheelman
- The Raid: Redemption
- Dredd
- Point Blank
- Two-Lane Blacktop
- The Driver
It’s a pretty good mix of newer and older movies, I think. Hopefully, I can find some gems in there that give me that same “Drive” feeling. I’ll probably start with “Nightcrawler” since I’ve heard good things about Jake Gyllenhaal’s performance. Wish me luck!
I want to keep adding to this list. Maybe I’ll hit up some more forums or try out those other recommendation sites again. It’s a fun little project, and who knows, maybe I’ll discover some new favorite movies along the way.
I feel like this will be a good one. It will be interesting to see how many of these really hold a candle to “Drive.”
I’m not expecting any of these to be just like “Drive,” but if they’ve got that same kind of atmosphere or intensity, I’ll be happy. I’m excited to dive in and see what I find. It is going to be a fun experience.
If you’ve got any suggestions, hit me up! I’m always up for trying out something new. I want to watch them all.