Gripping, exciting and beautiful movie!
Like most of Nicolas Winding Refn's movies, this one has some very nice shots that really sets Los Angeles out as a beautiful place. That is what he does best as a director and in this it is really amazing.
Ryan Gosling is perfect for the role. I always have a hard time with his soft spoken voice, but for this movie itit isis somehow fitting. Carey Mulligan is also perfect for the role of Irene. She really hits that calm and kind persona, that would drag an introvert like Ryan Gosling's character out of the bush.
Aside from making beautiful scenes, Nicolas Winding Refn is also known for brutal and gory action sequences, and this movie has just a few well placed moments of that as well.
In general a very recommendable movie if you like a good mixture of drama and crime wrapped up in a beautiful package. It is not too long either.
