My 24-yr-old kid was raised on Rez Dogs, Sin City, etc., & asked if I'd ever seen this (he still hadn't), as he'd heard good things. Reviews were favorable, so I checked it out. Absolutely nothing special. Only 1hr. 40 min., but seemed longer due to LOTS of unnecessary moments. Cookie-cutter plot, stereotypical characters, & the "driving" thing had no real relevance. Gosling's character had zero emotional range (except for an occasional smile at the kid), but I tend to blame directors for lack-luster performances Watchable, but again, nothing special.