Nicholas winding refn latest offering is a more ponderous affair than drive or bronson , a very violent but very beautiful film more art house than grind house ,i mean i really like gosling but hes definitely cornering the market in stoical silent tough guys,the directors love of neon and light is to the fore i really love the photography a joy to behold, and the sonic sound track scintillating as usual if your looking for a complex crime thriller look else where ,this is a simple story of justice,injustices and punishment gosling is pretty perfect in his role but it was the thai police chief who caught my imagination like a cross between an asian devil and or god,but its kristin scott thomas whom i dearly love that gives a standout performance as the brassy blonde matriarch.
