Fun as hell heist movie. Great music, editing and cinematography, as I expected from Edgar Wright and Bill Pope. Some really awesome chase sequences and good laughs. The one drawback for me is the title character. He was an annoying dork.
So good! Great music and story pacing.
hope to see more serious action by edgar wright. and my suggestion is Western
I was expecting something else... Truth be told, wasn't that great.
One of the best movies ever, alot of action and comedy in the way!!
a couple of years ago , I had seen " begin again" like this music movie
One of the best movies I've watched in a long time. Highly entertaining and great use of music, where it's not the gangstarap crap like in F&F francise, but cool dashboard classics. I love the smart use of music, like synchronising gun fire and several other activities in the movie. This movie takes all the best from Transporter, F&F, Drive Angry and... well, a bunch of other movies :) The total outcome is mix of it all and in my opinion really worth your time.
To see a middling piece of filmmaking from the otherwise transcendent Edgar Wright really comes to underscore what makes the great masterpieces resonate through the passage of time. Take his Cornetto trilogy: Wright achieved the impossible by taking superficially screwball premises, ostensibly more suitable for skits or video games, and using them as backdrops for three hilarious stories of poignant human growth & experience: the irresponsible Shaun needs direction in his estranged personal life, arrogant officer Nick needs respect for those lesser than him, and the immature Gary needs to break from his juvenile tendencies. With each subsequent film, viewers not only walked out exhilarated by Wright’s balls-to-the-wall aesthetic, but also inspired to become better human beings, having been successfully tapped by Wright into something present or missing in their lives.
Baby Driver marks a violent change from these works in both facets of style and narrative, and while much of it proves inspired & effective enough to his benefit, there’s an equal much that detriments the film’s emotional center, making questionable sidetracks from Wright’s trademark execution to provide something more subtle and unfortunately conventional. Don’t get me wrong, Wright’s newest is a finely functional film, and he still manages to carry over some of his sweeping entertaining flourishes. The film’s car chases are powerfully executed, melded together with a seamless beat-to-beat blending of soundtrack and action to maintain consistent engagement and capture the flow of an off-kilter music video. Baby’s backstory is well-conceived, making emotional sense of his passive temperament. Furthermore, seeing his desires reflected onto waitress Deborah creates a solid empathetic latch, with Wright even using thematic parallels within Baby’s questionable life of crime to further emphasize his need for escape. And seeing this predicament come to a head in its third act is an undoubtedly visceral joyride, using surprise to amp up the tension at every turn, provide something blisteringly in-the-moment, and end its simple narrative track on a satisfying moral note.
Yet despite this pleasurable shift in Wright’s creative voice, the film can’t help but ring hollow, even in the midst simple storytelling ambitions...because that’s where the problems lie: its simplicity...both in a scene-to-scene and thematic basis. In comparison, with each of his Cornetto films, Wright added a dramatic weight to his threadbare plots by giving Simon Pegg’s titular characters respective existential crises and flaws in need of fixing, therefore keeping a crucial emotional want and need in each of them and establishing a strong empathetic link. By putting these characters’ traits through the wringer in extremely exaggerated scenarios (zombies, robots, and all), human truths are discovered and thematic complexity is mined, naturally leaving a mark on their audience, all while finding hilariously subversive routes with the comedy & action genres. Baby Driver, however, plays it entirely straight, taking no narrative risks with its genres and placing a heavy reliance on flash and contrived circumstance to propel us through. Even our protagonist’s plight doesn’t go beyond the plain, needing only to break from the box of crime he’s trapped in in order to run off with his girl; so much for inner conflict. And when Wright tries to integrate some of his inflated Cornetto comedic tone into the proceedings, it fails to land amongst the sharply dramatic tone he’s already established, that instead favors the understated.
Now, one may be thinking: “dead simple stories like this can work if that’s all the creator is going for”, and they certainly can. Take Nicolas Winding Refn’s masterpiece Drive, a stunningly visceral film that elevates its humdrum yet steady sequencing with a meticulous capturing of its characters’ every emotional nuance. Baby Driver possibly could have worked outside of the complex, but unfortunately, the film is mostly inanimate throughout its second act. Important plot points and character traits masterfully established in its first act are strangely drawn out here, placing a needless timespan on Baby’s growing relationship as well as the tense preparation for the climactic heist. While certainly entertaining in the moment, with Baby’s partners-in-crime proving distinctive and menacing characters, most of the scenes add no further complication, conflict, thematic element that carries over into future sequences.
On an honest note, though: don’t let these flaws detract from the explosive experience Edgar Wright has bestowed upon us. He has remarkably lost sight of some key fundamentals, and taking a secondary narrative backroad did not always work to prime benefit, but the man clearly knows how to tell a story, instill emotion, and gracefully execute an action sequence; his creativity is well and thriving, and it’s always a visceral delight to take the drive with him.
Ansel & Lily everyday. whenever Baby is behind the wheel this movie is like a bullet. i loved it and i didn't know how much i love Lily until now.
Not the most unpredictable plot ever, but totally worth a watch! Great action, killer soundtrack, and solid acting.
the movie was quite interesting... I liked it.
The best Edgar wright film next to Shaun of the dead!
Kept me very entertained all the way through.
Great pace, from start to end.
Cinematography suffered in the start, but it got better, with the climax in the night scenes.
Great actors.
Fell in love with Lily James (again).
A very good all round movie, with the perfect soundtrack.
This is what Fast and Furious should've been.
2 / 2 directing & technical aspect
0 / 1 story
1 / 1 act I
1 / 1 act II
1 / 1 act III
1 / 1 acting
1 / 1 writing
0 / 1 originality
0 / 1 lasting ability to make you think
+0 misc
7 out of 10
I was expecting way more cool car chases.
It's been a while since I've not wanted a movie to be over. I coulda and woulda watched 10 hours of this awesomeness.
An achingly good action thriller, that manages to remain loveable and funny. I can't wait to watch it again. There was so many wee nods and winks going on in the background that I couldn't keep up with them all.
"Was he slow?"
Just when I thought "Dunkirk" was a surreal movie experience, along comes "Baby Driver". A beautifully directed fast peace film with a mix of comedy and action. Just imagine La La Land, but if it was directed by Michael Mann.
I've been a fan of Edger Wright for awhile, as every film he directs I will watch and support it the best I could. Edgers way of visual comedy and know when to switch tones is achievement of it's own. And I know a lot of film makers struggle with that or don't know how to pull it off. What Edger managed to pull off in "Baby Driver" should convince film studios or the average audience member, he's one of the most gifted directors alive right now. The stunt driving and the brilliant coordination with each scene, it's hard not to love it. This was he's passion project and it freaking shows.
Good thing I watched this on the last week it was playing at my cinema. Imagine me missing this.
The movie is literally driven by music. Because everything is edited to a beat of the music. The way the music tunes with the environment of the characters was both unique and different. Gunshots, car horns, or any action will sync up.
Besides having a story that's been done before and you having a sense of things you know is going to happen, but what stops it from being predictable is you never know how things are gonna play out. Almost like the main characters mindset.
All the acting was pretty superb and everyone added something to their characters. With Jon Hamm being the stand out for me. Even well known actors who didn't do much still shine on their own. Like Kevin Spacey dose he's usual thing and there's nothing wrong with that, as it was suitable for that character.
Overall Rating: "Baby Driver" is extremely thrilling, funny, and a total blast to watch. Stylist with it's colors and music choices. The best mix of all film genres and you have no idea how refreshing to see something like this.
Bullets going along with the beat of the music was beautiful.
It's June. There are a couple of months ahead. So a lot of good movies are coming, right?
WRONG!
This is THE best Movie 2017. Trust me. This is by far the best movie i saw this year. The acting is great, the editing is perfect and i just fall in love with Edgar Wrights Style of making movies.
If this movie does not get any Oscar, i will book a ticket to the Academy Awards just to yell at the Academy for a couple of hours and fly back.
Seriously: This is Art. This is good filmmaking. Watch it and you will not be disappointed.
Don't put baby in a corner...Oh wait wrong movie...There is nothing girly about this one! Baby Driver is a good movie with a good soundtrack and special effects. Although the soundtrack isn't as good as the Guardians of the Galaxy vol 2 it is a nice one. Why bring up Guardians you say? Well director Edgar Wright and James Gunn (for people who don't know.... James Gunn is the brilliant mind behind Guardians of the Galaxy vol 1 and 2...and working on 3) texted about the soundtrack. And it's true because James Gunn tweeted about this himself and I think it was on Facebook too :P ! I did love the soundtrack of Baby Driver and kudos for using Queen.. too bad it was from Sheer Heart Attack not my fav album, they made so many amazing albums and songs... also Radar Love from the Golden Earing(s) XD is an epic move. Always love riding my car on that one and having a serious problem controlling my gas on it. Also the soundtrack tries to blend in with the movie, which is pretty cool.
Enough about the music, the movie itself might not be that original story wise but it is surely entertaining. Great acting by everyone and of course great driving! Cause that Baby can drive!!! I am truly jealous of his driving skills, and those scenes are the best scenes in the whole movie not the story line / romance stuff but the driving action! If we would've had 1,5 hours of driving action and only 30 min of story I would've been happy too. It's definitely a movie you would want to see in the theaters because of the big screen and sound, only problem is driving home after the movie... I seriously wanted to drive like Baby :D
It's nothing too special so I don't think it will show up at the Oscars maybe for sound editing or special effects but not one of the big ones, but hey that's my opinion, I have been wrong lately with the Oscars.
I give this movie 8 out of 10.
Fun and exciting, this is how I like my action movies. Soundtrack is spot on and performances are solid. The premise is not very strong but it keeps the story going just fine.
Not my favourite kind of flick, but as someone with tinnitus and eye sensitivity I found the protagonist cathartic.
Don't go to the Cinema that often but I'm really glad that I went to see this one. Soundtrack is great and the way it fits into the movie is incredible. Don't miss this one people!
The drivers of Fast and furious driving apprentices compared to the protagonist, entertaining, different, and the music is a character more.
Baby Driver is my early favorite film of 2017. Edgar Wright gives us his best effort once again with film that has all the blockbuster spectacle but also brilliant direction. Music is used so well in Baby Driver and the soundtrack is one of the best in recent memory. Ansel Elgort is going to be a star and Wright unleashes the first must see movie of 2017. If you're someone who complains that there are no original stories in Hollywood go out and support this film.
Slick as snot and smooth as silk with a bad-ass soundtrack. Hell of a fun ride! Don't want to give away any spoilers, but I'll just say pay attention so you don't miss some nifty gimmicks going on here and there.
Fun, exciting summer movie. It's not treading a whole lot of new ground script-wise, but it's stylish and a great watch.
Mr. Wright manages to turn a simple premise borne of a music video (check out Blue Song by Mint Royale on YouTube) into the sharpest movie this year. From the first rate cast, to the music that is as vital to us as it is to Baby, this movie does not disappoint. And credit goes to Mr. Wright for blending everything in a seamless, enjoyable, and bang on runtime. Michael Bay should learn from him. Sometimes less is more.
I've been worried sick about this movie since the first trailer. Everyone loved that thing....I thought it was TERRIBLE. So cliche with the whole, "Baby? that's your name?" thing) The good news is no need to worry. I saw it Tuesday and it was amazing! Seeing it again on Sunday and listening to the soundtrack as I type this. So good!
Edgar Wright's best movie yet, and that's saying something. Don't miss this one.
Shout by luis angelBlockedParent2017-10-11T21:52:48Z
amazing movie, i loved all the music <3