this scene is so brilliant.. he realizes that in order to protect her he has no choice but to show her the violent animal he's capable of being and knows once he does she'll always fear him.. so he lovingly kisses her while he still can..

The lighting in this movie is so perfect

The kiss was him saying goodbye. Things would never be the same after that.

That was very nice of the henchmen to let them kiss first

The moment Driver sees the gun, HE KNOWS he can never have her. HE KNOWS he'll have to reveal himself. He has five seconds of happiness left. Five seconds till that elevator hits the ground floor and she sees him for what he is. The scorpion.

Good stomp technique. Notice how he grabbed the hand rails for more stomp leverage.

People really underrate Ryan Gosling in this for his supposed lack of acting, I don't know that many actors who could communicate as much with a look as he did when he turned around after Carey backed out of the elevator

The closing shot of the scorpion is what really seals this as an amazing scene. Irene has finally been exposed to The Driver's true nature and she'll never be able to see him the same way again

This is the most romantic thing I've ever seen in my life

After killing the mobster when Gosling turns around, the way he looks at Mulligan is brilliant acting imo.

He's completely ruined at least one of his shoes.

I promise you. In 10 years from now, acclaimed filmmakers will be saying "It was when I saw the elevator scene in Drive - that's when I knew I wanted to work in movies."

Not a single word was spoken in this scene, and it managed to be better than all of Twilight.

What an amazing piece of cinematography. The transition from a slow-motion emotional scene into pure violence is masterfully done. The lighting and camera-work is superb. The background music fits the emotional content of this scene. It's just perfect!

Scorpion wants to cross a river, but he can't swim. Goes to the frog, who can, and asks for a ride. Frog says, "If I give you a ride on my back, you'll go and sting me." Scorpion replies, "It would not be in my interest to sting you since as I'll be on your back we both would drown." Frog thinks about this logic for a while and accepts the deal. Takes the scorpion on his back. Braves the waters. Halfway over feels a burning spear in his side and realizes the scorpion has stung him after all. And as they both sink beneath the waves the frog cries out, "Why did you sting me, Mr. Scorpion, for now we both will drown?" Scorpion replies, "I can't help it, it's in my nature."

He knows he can't be with Irene. Before this scene, she is actually pissed at him for getting into all this trouble with gangsters. He's never loved anyone the way he's loved her, but he knows he would never be able to live life and grow old with her. The way he kills that guy; it's him expressing his anger and frustration. The guy is already dead after the first few stomps, but he's so upset knowing that he can't be with Irene that he keeps stomping at the guys face until his face is completely turned into mush. This incidentally scares Irene even more and she leaves the elevator without him.

hands down, absolutely no questions asked, this is literally my favorite movie and has been since it was released. everything about everything in Drive is just perfect. the subtle 80's inspired soundtrack and general feel, the lush cinematography, the driver's demeanor and his modest yet bold outfits, the tragic story, the tasteful use of violence, bryan cranston, the editing, pacing, camera angles, soundscapes, jesus christ i could go on forever. i cant see a movie coming out for a long time that will appeal to me more than Drive.

Not the head that Ryan Gosling wanted that night!

this has to be one of my favourite kiss scenes in existence, truly blew me away

This scene really is the most beautiful scene I've ever watched Everything. About the film is just truly beautiful and I can't praise it enough

That is, the smoothest movie kiss I have ever seen.

One of the greatest scenes in modern cinema. They will be teaching this at film school for years to come. The lighting, camera work, lack of dialogue, the decision Driver has no choice but to make and the eternal finality of that choice. So much in 3 short minutes. Just brilliant.

The door closes. "It's just you and me now, smashed head."

such underrated movie, its amazing.

I felt like he kissed her for the last time. Thinking that after he kissed her, and knowing what he had to do, he would never get the chance to kiss her ever again with the same mutual feeling from her.

When you finally kill that one motherfucking enemy in Dead Space

I want that fucking jacket!

He has a huge crush on the girl. So he showed her in sign language.

It's funny that the whole movie he keeps being calm, less emotional and suddenly in this scene he turns into a fucking beast

Ever since “Drive”, Ryan Gosling won me over completely. Great actor.

Press Space to execute downed enemies

"He was gonna hurt you, Jenny!"

Driver was playing Dead Space right before.

2:51 - The pained "what have i done" look on Gosling's face is incredible. ACTING!

I played this scene out in an elevator one time, but I don't think the poor bastard was in the mob he was just headed to his hotel room.

I love how protective he is of Irene! Yes, this scenes was very brutal. I think the whole purpose was, and if you've watched the movie you would understand more, he is trying to protect Irene from him. He loves her (that's why he pushes her behind him). He kisses her because he is not sure if he will ever get the chance again. He has to scare her away so that she doesn't get hurt. All of this happens due to the fact that he is in love with the girl.

You kiss your loved one when words can longer express how you feel. This is his goodbye kiss to the girl. She won't see him the same way again. Such powerful scene, intense acting, fantastic film.

rest in fucking pepperonis

This scene literally made my jaw drop.. it's beautifully done. I love when movies have scenes that actually look like movie scenes, if that makes any sense. When movies actually remind us that they're an art form, a way of expression.

I notice that when he is saying goodbye to her, her head is pushed against the wall. But when he tries to pull away, she comes away from it holding on to his kiss like she wasn’t ready to let go yet. So beautiful

Refn is really talented, I think this is one of the most artistic action films ever and I thought every scene was perfectly choreographed, I don't really like his follow up films, but Drive really shows how brilliant he is!

All I care is that sick jacket

I love how that door slides between them like a solid wall, separating them forever and all we see is the scorpion on his jacket. Because at the end of the day, that's what he is. He cannot change his nature.

this scene is so intense ..it says everything without a word being spoken..... and ryan gosling acting wow

♫ _If you're happy and you know it, stomp your feet..._ ♪

It hurts so much to have the girl you love look at you as if you're some kind of monster. To know that your love will never be reciprocated because of who you are as a person. The sad puppy eyes the driver gives in this scene is priceless. It shows that he now knows all hope for a fulfilling life is gone.

The style of this movie really reminds me of Hotline Miami.

What a crushing day... the driver was crushing on the girl, the hitman got his head crushed, and how that came to pass crushed her soul.

Starting at 0:40: Male fantasy in three easy steps a) protect the girl b) kiss the girl c) kill the bad guy

This was my film of 2011 no questions asked

It's really sad that nobody understands this movie. The kiss was NOT his imagination. He kissed her because he knew that she was about to be exposed to his darker side and this was the last time she would ever know him as a nice, charming guy. This film has a VERY complex meaning that you won't understand if you are like any other mainstream movie-goer who thinks that a movie is better when it has more action sequences and car chases. The excess use of violence in this scene is BEYOND necessary. Throughout the whole film he simply wanted to live a normal life out of crime. She was his only hope of accomplishing this and in this scene he realizes that there is no escaping the life he chose(which is why at the end he abandons them). This scene demonstrates Driver taking all of his anger out on this henchman. Most people believe that Driver is a violent, ruthless murderer but you can tell that before getting involved with Bernie and Nino, he was very organized with his crime and remained well under the radar. Hell, he probably never killed a single person before those two came along! We all have our opinions but please do some research about the true meaning(s) of this film before you make ridiculous comments about how good or bad it is and remember that there is a lot more to a film than action sequences.

"Goodbye baby, don't wait for me."

REAL HUMAN BEAN

You can definitely see the influence of Kubrick in the angles and cinematography at times.

Dude, Dude, Dude, Dude, ... I think he's fucking dead, mate.

Such a brilliant scene. He as soon as the hitman gets on the elevator and he sees the gun, he knows that he will have to show his dark side to her and that it will never be the same. He knows they can never be together so he just destroys the guy. Takes it all out on this hitman. This scene seriously could not be any more perfect.

She NEVER asked him his name.

BEST MOVIE&SOUNDRACK OF 2011. He kisses her..cos he knows...nothing..will ever be the same after he deals with the guy...!...EPIC SCENE.

I just love, how much the scene literally gets darker when he pushes her away.

This is probably my favorite scene from any movie ever. The mix of perfect lighting, direction, cinematography, and my god that soundtrack! The entire score in this scene is brilliant and beautiful but the sounds from 0:55-0:57 specifically is pure nirvana. Like I believe that's what heaven sounds and feels like. So perfect

So brutal, they don’t even show the carnage. Though you’re aware Driver has the guy’s brains on his boot

When you're not sure your letter has enough stomps...mean stamps

I love how his body starts to envelope hers around 1:05, like a shield. It's so touching and visually stunning. Such wonderful acting here

The friggen lighting in this scene!

Brutal piece of art Great movie

imagine cleaning your shoe after that

Gosling is such a fantastic actor! I remember back in the day, when he was in the notebook and everyone thought he was gonna be one of "those" kind of actors. He fooled us all, because time and time again he just proved he is a force to be reckon with!

+1200pts EXCECUTION

oohh man that blue jacket with the black scorpion is the bomb! i wonder where could i buy one.

Best chemistry I saw in a film couple... Amazing, he is indeed a real hero

I love how the light dims to highlight their moment. Filmmaking at its finest.

I could see this movie 1000 times and I still wouldn't get tired of it.

I remember seeing a documentary about the US Marines in Iraq once. One said "Your mentality has to be; How dare you. How dare you attack me". Look at The Driver's face and see if you don't see the same.

Atleast the hit-man had some class and let him finish making out with his broad before attacking him.

This is such a powerful and beautiful scene, by far my favorite of the whole movie. The intense beauty of the kiss followed by the almost over the top brutality of the violence is a real juxtaposition. The lighting, music and overall feel of the scene changes in a matter of moments. It shows the bipolar nature of Gosling's character.

best scene in the film the way he plays with the light soooo good

I really admire Irene's composer while this dudes getting his head stomped in

he basically said I like you, and I'm letting you know that this is what I'm all about lol

One of my favorite kisses I’ve seen in a movie (if not my favorite). An absolutely gorgeous moment with the softening lighting, how gentle and sweet it is between these two characters, and the music is just.... sublime. And then he stomps the guy’s head in with his heel.

I can't be the only person that finds this scene hilarious. The way he repeatedly stomps this guy's head in offscreen just to show the last couple kicks always has me almost fainting from laughing so hard lmao

Rasmus: what a gentlemen. Richard: which one? Rasmus: both.

This is where he becomes the scorpion :D

The cinematography is this movie, the use of lights and camera angles was incredible 👌👌👌

I absolutely love this scene. As said below he realizes that like in the end of the story he's the scorpion and it's in his nature. He kisses the hell out of her trying to savor the last bit of happiness he knows he'll ever have and trying to portray his feelings all in one kiss. His expression while kissing her, oh my god I just it makes me melt. It's like she's his one and only. And he has to let her go. The whole scene is quite beautiful the music literally draws everything out and the use of the slow motion makes you take in everything slowly the way the kiss must've felt. Those last precious seconds. The lighting is brilliant I'm honesty so shook by this scene. It's amazing. Then the zoom in on his scorpion at the end literally broke my heart. Their expressions when the elevator closed, so sad, heartbreaking, heart wrenching.

REAL HUMAN BEING

I love a movie that can turn from beautiful and romantic to graphic and brutal in seconds

Everything light,silence,music,and script and most important the actor and actress are beautiful and talented.great acting by both

i love that they barely talk in this movie.. they let actions speak. great stuff!

i can't even begin to describe how much i love the kiss. it's so full of emotion and when they stare at each other afterwards omg it gets me everytime.

calm and beautiful to ferocious and hellish in 3 minutes. A man transformed.

some will see a straight foward, simple scene. it's amazing how much story there is in this moment. it tells more than you think, and it's beautiful.

The kiss was so adorable ❤ and the music was just right

masterpiece

Let it be a lesson guys... never interrupt Ryan Gosling when he's kissing someone. All the other characters in all the chick flicks he's in were lucky they never interrupted him because this same thing would happen

The calm before the storm and the emptiness after it

What an under-appreciated movie.... great acting and soundtrack as well! Definitely not pretentious. So simple yet packs a punch, stylistic too!

Because he is a scorpion

"Doesn't anybody ever just get fucking SHOT in this movie? "- me, 3/4 of the way in

I remember watching this movie on tv alone the age of 14 the moment I watched this movie I fell in love with it everything it hit me so hard to the core I was amazed I was shook af

I think what I love about this scene is how it takes a complete 180 in such a short time