Drive: New Clip from Ryan Gosling's Latest

Like his recent endeavour (the amazing Blue Valentine), Ryan Gosling is underrated. While Total Film magazine would have given him the best actor Oscar this year, the academy award panel of mysterious old, wise wizards of the film industry didn't even want him nominated(!). Unusually, the movie execs cannot be accused of the same blunder, as they have scrambled - for some years now- to break Gosling into the big time (with the likes of both Captain America and Hawkeye being offered to him!). But, unfortunately (for them), to no avail.

Hence, we get a new clip from his latest small-time-indie film, Drive. It follows the story of a stunt driver (Gosling) who earns extra cash by being a wheelman to the odd shady character or two. This is until he finds a contract on his head when one hit goes a bit wrong. Needless to say, this looks like a keeper.

While Gosling appears to play the part with his usual subtly, though, it is the influence of (slightly-inconsistent) director, Nicholas Winding that makes us film geeks particularly excited about this low key collaboration.

While making his name known by Bronson, and dividing people with Valhalla Rising, this new clip could show the director hitting material. Introducing us to the getaway, the indications from this clip are clear. Lingering shots and the pulsing score. Beautiful lights, in those downtrodden city's. Slow build up of that subtle tension. While substance of the film will have to wait for the actual release, this clip at least proves a technical ability reminiscent of the legendary, and unforgettable Michael Mann. Adding the abilities of Carey Mulligan, Bryan Cranston and Christina Hendricks into the mix and we could have an overlooked golden egg of a film on our hands.

So, while everyone knows about the likely greatness of Fincher's Girl with the Dragon Tattoo, it is only us, the true film geeks, who will know of Winding's new break through and Gosling's new triumph (before it's all even happened!).

But don't take my word for it. Is this Winding's breakthrough into the full on big time? Check out the clip below and give us your thoughts on Gosling's and Winding's new collaborative outing...

Drive Preview from Cannes