Adapted from James Sallis’ noir novel, Nicolas Winding Refn’s ('Pusher', 'Bronson') Cannes winner is one of the year’s most electrifying films. Ryan Gosling ('Half-Nelson') is the best getaway driver in the business. But when he tries to help the husband of a neighbour (Mulligan), he finds himself up against a gang of violent thugs, led by Albert Brooks’ superb villain. With its nod to Melville, Mann and Scorsese, this is an American crime film par excellence.