Question 1

Why does Bryan Cranston's character talk so much in Drive?

Accepted Answer

Bryan Cranston improvised much of his dialogue as Shannon to compensate for the Driver's minimal talking after Ryan Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn removed much of the Driver's lines.

Question 2

What unusual preparation did Ryan Gosling do for his role as the Driver?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Gosling restored the 1973 Chevy Malibu that his character uses in the film as part of his preparation for the role.

Question 3

Why do the Driver and Irene say so little to each other in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Gosling and Carey Mulligan felt their scenes should focus on mood and refused to say many scripted lines, with Mulligan describing filming as 'staring longingly at Ryan Gosling for hours each day.'

Question 4

Which major film festival first premiered Drive?

Accepted Answer

Drive premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, along with festivals like Toronto International Film Festival, Locarno International Film Festival, and San Sebastián International Film Festival that same year.

Question 5

What is the central conflict that forces the Driver to risk his life?

Accepted Answer

After a million-dollar heist with Irene's husband goes wrong, Driver must protect Irene and her son Benicio from the vengeful masterminds behind the failed robbery.

Question 6

Why does Bryan Cranston's character Shannon talk so much in Drive?

Accepted Answer

Bryan Cranston improvised much of Shannon's dialogue to compensate for the Driver's minimal talking after Ryan Gosling and director Nicolas Winding Refn removed much of his lines.

Question 7

What unusual preparation did Ryan Gosling do for his role as the Driver?

Accepted Answer

Ryan Gosling restored the 1973 Chevy Malibu that his character uses in the film as part of his preparation for the role.

Question 8

Which major film festival premiered Drive in 2011?

Accepted Answer

Drive premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2011, as indicated in the festival listings.

Question 9

How did Ryan Gosling end up playing the Driver instead of Hugh Jackman?

Accepted Answer

Hugh Jackman was originally cast in 2008 but dropped out in 2010; Ryan Gosling was cast instead and chose Nicolas Winding Refn as director.

Question 10

What is the central conflict that drives the plot of Drive?

Accepted Answer

Driver, a stuntman and getaway driver, helps Irene's husband in a heist that goes wrong, forcing him to protect Irene and her son from vengeful criminals.

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