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AgentLviJul 7, 2023

Excellent movie. The story is so enjoyable, scoring is really great, visual is decent, and the voice is stunning

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liamexeJan 30, 2023

I often draw comparisons between Edgar and Quentin Tarantino movies. Both share a similar approach while also producing quite different pictures. The elegance and charm Tarantino manages to produce in his movies appear so natural and asI often draw comparisons between Edgar and Quentin Tarantino movies. Both share a similar approach while also producing quite different pictures. The elegance and charm Tarantino manages to produce in his movies appear so natural and as though there was no other way that scenario could have played out. It seems the contrary in Wright's movies. They seem to succeed at it, yet it is not at all natural. I also had a hard time empathising with the movie's love narrative. I believe a bit more work should have been done to ensure that the audience realised why he loved this woman so much. Make no mistake, it's a pleasant movie to see. It's so close to being a must-see movie, yet it still has a lot of flaws.… Expand

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DarkLordLP7Jan 20, 2023

Altogether a very good film. The film offers a lot of action and suspense. However, the ending of the film is not good in my opinion.

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The_D4RknesSOct 26, 2022

the movie is great and the story is not the best but it is good and obviously the best thing about the movie are the maneuvers that the pilot does in the Subaru

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glommanAug 22, 2022

I just love Edgar Wright's filmmaking. This movie is truly a joy to watch - and to return to. How the characters interact with eachother, how music is implemented into not only the movie but the narrative itself, how characters progress yetI just love Edgar Wright's filmmaking. This movie is truly a joy to watch - and to return to. How the characters interact with eachother, how music is implemented into not only the movie but the narrative itself, how characters progress yet still have that veil of mystery around them - everything is just brilliantly executed. It's still a bit cliché-ridden and doesn't come out of its little narrative box, but it's still a fun movie with gorgeous and iconic driving scenes - one hell of a ride.… Expand

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TrilobietmanJul 27, 2022

So I started my evening with dinner. Then I went on a list to look for a nice netflix movie. And do you know what happened then? I was an expert at driving cars in less than 2 hours. And all because of Baby Driver. While I first wanted toSo I started my evening with dinner. Then I went on a list to look for a nice netflix movie. And do you know what happened then? I was an expert at driving cars in less than 2 hours. And all because of Baby Driver. While I first wanted to watch a horror movie or something, my choice has changed. Now I realize it's shameful that I haven't seen the Fast And The Furious movies yet. It immediately starts with action and from the start I also regretted that this has been on my watch list for so long. The film actually sucks you into the screen and doesn't let go for the next 2 hours. The music makes it even better than it is. And the stunts are perfect.

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This is a must-see for all racing and thriller fans. Two hours of non-stop action. Although a few minor things could have changed in credibility. It's the perfect movie for a night of action.… Expand

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MarlaIsBackJun 24, 2022

Edgar Wright is very talented when you can see it by watching this movie. As usual, it contains a lot of music, the work on synchronization between audio and visual is INSANE, you can feel the rythm in every scene.

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NickTheCritickNov 2, 2021

An other good movie by director Edgar Wright, that shot this more refined movie than you might think. I really don't like Ansel Elgort acting but the other members of the cast are great. This film is a perfectly balanced mix of genres, justAn other good movie by director Edgar Wright, that shot this more refined movie than you might think. I really don't like Ansel Elgort acting but the other members of the cast are great. This film is a perfectly balanced mix of genres, just the way Wright likes it, who manages the timing of action, drama and comedy beautifully. The characters are well written, the movie is action packed, entertaining and obviously characterized by great directing. Every shots is so beautiful. Score and cinematography are fantastic, action scenes too.… Expand

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TicketStubsJan 8, 2022

This was my favorite movie when it first came out and it has remained my favorite movie since. The musical choreographed moments make me feel like a badass. I love the soundtrack they went with for the movie, and I think each song fitsThis was my favorite movie when it first came out and it has remained my favorite movie since. The musical choreographed moments make me feel like a badass. I love the soundtrack they went with for the movie, and I think each song fits perfectly during that specific scenario. As a CODA I have a lot invested in the deaf community and I'm happy to see some good representation and accurate signing in a movie. Overall 10/10!… Expand

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DawdlingPoetNov 21, 2021

This is, for the most part, a high octane, slick/well coreographed car chase based action film. As a fan of car chases, I was not disappointed. There is a heavy use/emphasis of music, not all contemporary but Motown/Stax type music, somewhatThis is, for the most part, a high octane, slick/well coreographed car chase based action film. As a fan of car chases, I was not disappointed. There is a heavy use/emphasis of music, not all contemporary but Motown/Stax type music, somewhat classic tunes and I liked how the visual action on screen coincided with the beat/rhythm of the tracks. I wasn't sure whether to give this a 5 star rating but I suppose it does have some cliches present, like the love interest of the main character and perhaps one or two plot aspects. There is a cheesiness present as well but I won't go into details so as not to provide spoilers. If you like car chase scenes or fast paced heist/action films and R&B music of the 60s and 70s then you'll likely enjoy this film, although it isn't quite a brilliant film as such, its undoubtedly a good, decent film thats well worth a watch.… Expand

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Gamzguy17Aug 21, 2021

I'm pleased to report that 'Baby Driver' is one of the best Action films of the 2010's thanks to its radically sick shots of car chases, strong acting, and a stylish flair that evokes both nostalgia and intensity. For action and superheroI'm pleased to report that 'Baby Driver' is one of the best Action films of the 2010's thanks to its radically sick shots of car chases, strong acting, and a stylish flair that evokes both nostalgia and intensity. For action and superhero film buffs, this is a must-see. Go! Go see it now and suspend your disbelief you scallywags! P.S. The soundtrack is killer with the film smartly incorporating it in ways seldom seen in Action films.… Expand

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MrPajamasJun 20, 2021

A fine film with an original idea. The very opening scene drew me into the plot. Later on, the music and just a blast. All in all, a good action movie that probably won't impress too much, but I don't think it will offend either.

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WashedPotatoesApr 15, 2021

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A 10 is probably too high for this movie, to be terribly honest. But this is a somewhat biased review as Baby Driver is probably my personal favourite movie of all time. The writing definitely isn't great and there are many rough edges to the plot (the relationship with Debora is obviously rushed, why the **** didn't Baby shoot Jon Hamm in the head - you would think it's because he doesn't want killing people on his conscience but he kills Jon Hamm later anyway). But the soundtrack is incredible, the direction is perfect and the transitions are always unique and interesting. The colors are perfect... the music syncs up with gunshots and camera cuts... an amazing movie that is probably only an 8 but it's ****ing awesome so I'm giving it a 10.… Expand

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GaeloxLexFeb 5, 2021

UN HERMOSO CLICHÉ ORIGINAL.
Sí, me gustaría contradecirme en decir cliché original. La película es fantástica, tiene un protagonista con personalidad exagerada, escenas de acción fantasiosas, un villano muy villano con una motivación queUN HERMOSO CLICHÉ ORIGINAL.
Sí, me gustaría contradecirme en decir cliché original. La película es fantástica, tiene un protagonista con personalidad exagerada, escenas de acción fantasiosas, un villano muy villano con una motivación que hemos visto antes y un final feliz ¿Pero por qué todo esto no es una película estupida de Michael Bale? Porque es de Edgar **** Wright.

Todos los elementos conocidos están contados de una forma diferente, pese a que haya elementos clásicos de películas, la forma de contarlas de Egar Wright es maravillosa, el personaje de Baby es fantástico y si esta película gana popularidad con los años se hará de culto.

No, amigos, está película no es solo para cinéfilos aburridos que quieren ver mensajes y enseñanzas en todo, es una película bien escrita de acción y persecución que pueden ver todos: cinéfilos esperando escenas bien dirigidas con actuaciones increíbles, tu mamá que busca ver una película, tu novia que quería ver algo romántico y tu papá que quiere ver disparos y explosiones.
Baby Drive para mí es un 8.9/10 con una nota de sobresaliente.… Expand

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ChunkDumpDec 25, 2020

He does exactly what i do listening to music in certain situations, im so glad they included that into his character. expert driver helps with a huge heist? he got a god given talent and use it for bad? sick. this is winner from beginning to end.

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PseudomonkiDec 22, 2020

Baby drive, é incrível por ter uma trilha sonora incrível, personagens incríveis, vilões eficientes, com um roteiro que te prende ultiliza de vários métodos para conectar vc aos personagens, mas falha no fato de ser bem acelerado emBaby drive, é incrível por ter uma trilha sonora incrível, personagens incríveis, vilões eficientes, com um roteiro que te prende ultiliza de vários métodos para conectar vc aos personagens, mas falha no fato de ser bem acelerado em determinadas partes e ultiliza pretestos simples, mas não funcionais para justificar determinadas coisas… Expand

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Dragonfly44May 6, 2018

A very well put together movie. While I’m not a big fan of the music soundtrack and in some ways the movie feels off, the movie is great. It is filmed awesomely and certain parts of the movie make you jump, all in a good, full of energy way.A very well put together movie. While I’m not a big fan of the music soundtrack and in some ways the movie feels off, the movie is great. It is filmed awesomely and certain parts of the movie make you jump, all in a good, full of energy way.

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keonbreezNov 10, 2020

Although many of the actors in this film are now accused of irredeemable things, they all knock it out of the park. Ansel Elgort is a daring and likeable, Jon Hamm is bold and charismatic, and all the other performances are just so stellarAlthough many of the actors in this film are now accused of irredeemable things, they all knock it out of the park. Ansel Elgort is a daring and likeable, Jon Hamm is bold and charismatic, and all the other performances are just so stellar they can't all be listed in this short review. But the part that really makes this movie a masterpiece is the music. Edgar Wright's choice to mold the scene to the music is genius. The soundtrack of this movie transcends all expectations and makes the viewer feel raw emotions all throughout the film. Solid must watch for anyone.… Expand

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acebadgerNov 4, 2020

Baby Driver is a fantastically fun film that features a lot of fast paced driving scenes and a killer soundtrack. The opening scene is so iconic in and of itself that it almost immediately makes the film for me. It sets up the idea that theBaby Driver is a fantastically fun film that features a lot of fast paced driving scenes and a killer soundtrack. The opening scene is so iconic in and of itself that it almost immediately makes the film for me. It sets up the idea that the film will be flowing with the soundtrack and that music is important to the main character because of some personal trauma.

Where it drags for me are with two performances, those of Jamie Foxx and Kevin Spacey. For me Jamie Foxx is trying too hard to be an intimidating bad guy that he almost reaches Jared Leto's 'Joker' for me. Meanwhile, Kevin Spacey's performance is pretty lackluster and forgettable, even before the news about his past came out. His roll could've been better filled by someone else with a better presence, perhaps Kurt Russel? Overall it's a fun movie and has a lot of intricate sequences that should be watched with a keen eye, definitely give it a watch.… Expand

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DavidvilladosAug 23, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Tiene acción, momentos tensos y románticos, es una buena película en todos sus sentidos… Expand

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UrbanlistenerJul 22, 2017

Great movie from start to finish, packed with thrills and insane action sequence, excellent performances, cinematography and a magnificient soundtrack. Brilliant and fresh take on a kind of done-before story,

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alejandro970Aug 9, 2020

Another raider movie? Yes. The difference for the better is that the focus of attention is a bold young driver whose skills depend on his music headphones. With that and the car chases there is no excuse not to watch. Good alibi for a weekend.

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QuintonKnightJul 23, 2020

Edgar Wrights quick, rapid style directing, incredible ways of working music into the story, along with phenomenal performances from the main and supporting cast, make this fun, good action heist film elevate to amazing.

My Metacritic Score: 86

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DiegolasJul 14, 2020

Something about this movie makes you feel good after watching it. The adrenaline of Baby's car chases just fill you with passion and emotion. The comedy is spot on, never forceful or bad written, and the editing is made so good that you feelSomething about this movie makes you feel good after watching it. The adrenaline of Baby's car chases just fill you with passion and emotion. The comedy is spot on, never forceful or bad written, and the editing is made so good that you feel that you're a character. The soundtrack is perfect, and it compliments all the scenes that they're used in. Amazing movie… Expand

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Thedeadguy06Mar 22, 2020

Baby Driver proves once again Edgar wrights ability to infuse style with substance,in a story about fast cars and disability,wich sadly gets a little held back by the need to tell an uncompelling love story.

The film is like a dance,in wichBaby Driver proves once again Edgar wrights ability to infuse style with substance,in a story about fast cars and disability,wich sadly gets a little held back by the need to tell an uncompelling love story.

The film is like a dance,in wich every single action goes with the music perfectly.In particular the car chase scene and the scenes of Baby dancing around town.Disability plays a large part in the film as well,Baby sickness is the reason for all the music and the film does a great job showing us his situation.The cast also does a stellar job in portraying this characters,a highlight here is Jamie Fox with a very sly and fitting performance.

The weakest part of the film is the love story being told here wich failed to be very compelling in my opinion,though i can't tell you about it very much because it would be a spoiler,a lot of things happen here that make little sense.

Anyway Baby driver is a great film that plays to edgar Wrights strengths and is enjoyable throughout,making it worth your time.… Expand

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Kes4278Jul 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is incredible. The music was amazing the car chases were outstanding.It was kind of crazy how the others die because they were mad at baby and tried to kill him… Expand

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Pao_de_queijoDec 8, 2019

Baby driver é um bom filme com um enredo e roteiro bem trabalhado que contém personagens interessantes que merece ser assistido

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RobloxManNov 4, 2019

I personally really enjoyed this movie. If it wasn't the best car chases I've seen on screen, then it was the awesome score that came with it. Although the story comes a little weak when it comes to baby's girlfriend, the rest of the plotI personally really enjoyed this movie. If it wasn't the best car chases I've seen on screen, then it was the awesome score that came with it. Although the story comes a little weak when it comes to baby's girlfriend, the rest of the plot holds up and gives off an extremely thrilling and entertaining film.… Expand

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hayden1o0Oct 8, 2019

This was by far the best movie to come out of 2017. In a film landscape that is crowded by superhero slop, Hollywood safe action movies, and Oscar-bait- it's refreshing to find a film that takes a genre that's been done to death, but subvertsThis was by far the best movie to come out of 2017. In a film landscape that is crowded by superhero slop, Hollywood safe action movies, and Oscar-bait- it's refreshing to find a film that takes a genre that's been done to death, but subverts your expectations by adding an original spin to it. This movie is just a long music video for somebody's mixtape, and I loved every second of it. It knows exactly when it needs to be funny and when it needs to be serious, and the casting was absolutely perfect. Not to mention that I couldn't think of a better actor or actress for any of the characters, it has a completely all-star cast. If I had any criticism, it's that after the stellar opening act, the next 30 minutes seem a bit slow in comparison. It enters kind of a weird tonal shift, but by the time the credits roll you've forgotten all about that. The editing, sound mixing, and effects take you on an unforgettable ride. Near perfect.… Expand

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SiebentjeJul 28, 2019

Wow, I watched this 3 times and everytime I watch it again, I find new easter eggs and clever things Edgar Wright put into this masterpiece. It's fun from start to end, great action and badass driving. Go watch it. And watch it again, and again.

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o_retyJun 25, 2019

Another music video masquerading as an action film. This time though it's a quality job. All style before substance, but the style is first class

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JeffJeffyJun 24, 2019

The movie is really good. The only problems are that some scenes were too predictable and Bats sucks.

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Wavy_YeezyMay 28, 2019

This was a fantastic movie. It did go slow but still an amazing movie. Jamie Foxx was hilarious in it.

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Jaredc324May 16, 2019

The movie of the summer, Baby Driver is the hippest and coolest thing on screen since Get Shorty. It fumes style and rhythm, but the movie veers off and becomes a sort-of X-Terminator action picture towards the end. But even though it doesn'tThe movie of the summer, Baby Driver is the hippest and coolest thing on screen since Get Shorty. It fumes style and rhythm, but the movie veers off and becomes a sort-of X-Terminator action picture towards the end. But even though it doesn't stay true to its style all the way through, when it does (in particularly with Baby's love affair with Debra) it sings as one of the most memorable flicks of the summer.… Expand

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TyranianApr 7, 2019

Very clever and original film with awesome use of music and solid acting. Back-end of film slightly weaker than rest.

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MiniMovieManiacFeb 6, 2019

To start off, Edgar Wright’s writing and directing style shines so brightly in this movie. The look and feel of the world created in this movie is both stylistic and very realistic in terms of what a city today looks like. The sets had aTo start off, Edgar Wright’s writing and directing style shines so brightly in this movie. The look and feel of the world created in this movie is both stylistic and very realistic in terms of what a city today looks like. The sets had a very artistic feel and showcased art that would be found all around cities today, making you feel even more immersed in this movie. Edgar Wright proves yet again that he is a master of scenery with how amazing the display of color and joy of the city. In movies today, I feel that we only see darker colors, only to get a grim display and unrealistic feel of what it is like in a nice city during the day.

The car chase scene were the marvel of this movie and have you on the edge of your seat during the entire movie. every car chase scene is practical and the stunts are amazing to watch. The use of practical stunts made for a more realistic feel and gave grit to the movie. It wasn’t over bloated like certain car chase movies are made today. For example, while I love the Fast and Furious films, the car scenes got increasingly ridiculous and just weren’t believable at all. For Baby Driver, you believe every second that someone is driving that car and no CGI crap was put in to try and trick you. I appreciate filmmaking like that, the use of practical stunts when they can be used is a great money saver and payoff for the movie and audience.

While all the performances and characters were directed and played very well, there was one character that didn’t sit well with me. That was Bats, played by Jamie Foxx, because this character was good but had me annoyed almost every time he was on screen. That’s not to say Jamie Foxx didn’t own every scene he was in, but every time he was on screen, he killed someone. The heartlessness of the character was just something I couldn’t enjoy and I found the worst character in the movie. What set me over the edge was a certain part in the movie where Bats almost killed someone Baby really cared about. Like I said, Jamie Foxx is in no way bad at all, it’s just his character had no payoff and lacked even a lick of compassion that we like to see in bad characters.

The one thing that could make or break this movie for some people is the love story between Baby and Debora. I can see some people buying into it completely and enjoying it for the entire movie. But, there are some parts that feel forced, particularly with how fast the two characters find love for each other. That might turn some people away from the movie and cause them to not enjoy the movie as much as others might. While I did buy into the love story, some people might find it hard to believe and become invested in throughout the movie. The reason this is the make or break point for this movie is because it’s one of those subplots that some will say could’ve been completely removed. If it had been removed, we still would’ve gotten a pretty good heist movie but some probably would’ve felt as if there was no payoff for Baby at the end if they cut the love story. So, that’s up to you when you see the movie whether to be invested in the love story or not.

Edgar Wright shows once again he is one of the best directors working today. His direction and writing are perfect for this movie and the have your eyes glued to the screen throughout. The performances are spot on, the music great and car chases thrilling. Baby Driver gives originality to a genre that has been done over and over again has one of the most investing stories in a genre that is very limited in some ways. As much as I adore Logan in 2017, I would say Baby Driver now takes the title of best movie of 2017 in my book.… Expand

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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018

"Baby Driver" foi um sucesso basicamente devido ao enorme talento de Edgar Wright e de Ansel Elgort.
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AndremaxSep 18, 2018

Just soundtrack is enough to make this film awesome. But this one proves that is more than it. Breathtaking action all around, interesting story. It's a very ambitious film, mixing music, action, drama, thriller, romance, chase and even more.Just soundtrack is enough to make this film awesome. But this one proves that is more than it. Breathtaking action all around, interesting story. It's a very ambitious film, mixing music, action, drama, thriller, romance, chase and even more. Almost perfect, except for the final which is just a bit frustrating but still acceptable.… Expand

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hornysoulSep 22, 2018

Para mim, este foi um must-watch do verão de 2017. O filme "Baby Driver" é realmente bom. Tem cenas de ação, um romance complicado e cenas engraçadas e emocionantes. A trilha sonora é ótima e Edgar Wright fez um uso incrível da música durantePara mim, este foi um must-watch do verão de 2017. O filme "Baby Driver" é realmente bom. Tem cenas de ação, um romance complicado e cenas engraçadas e emocionantes. A trilha sonora é ótima e Edgar Wright fez um uso incrível da música durante as cenas de ação.… Expand

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JakobkrossJun 24, 2018

Everything about the film is pretty much pitch perfect if you ask me. Lets start with the cars. I have not been a fan of Fast and Furious films, but the chase scenes in this film run circles around that series if a certain reality of theEverything about the film is pretty much pitch perfect if you ask me. Lets start with the cars. I have not been a fan of Fast and Furious films, but the chase scenes in this film run circles around that series if a certain reality of the moves matters to you. This is more in line with Bullit,French Connection, and the Italian Job films as far as great chases.

The music, fun, simply fun. Songs from every decade of my lifetime. Action best pure adrenaline action in years. You will be truly on the edge of your seat during much of the film.

Humor, what can I say, love Edgar Wright's humor and this is his best.

And oh what a cast! Loved every one of the leads performances. I think Ansel was a standout, but come on Jamie Foxx, Spacey, Hamm and the beautiful Lily James. And the other leading lady, Eiza Gonzalez, was unknown to me, but she was great with one terrific diner speech in particular.

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JafetMoraJun 18, 2018

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This movie is prfect, it is perfectly recorded and produced, and the soundtrack is brutal… Expand

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YungKangJun 18, 2018

A surprisingly stylish and entertaining action film that in my head seems to be a visual big-screen representation of all the imaginary Hot Wheels car chases I would plot out in my head on the carpet floor as kid. Unlike Drive, this is a filmA surprisingly stylish and entertaining action film that in my head seems to be a visual big-screen representation of all the imaginary Hot Wheels car chases I would plot out in my head on the carpet floor as kid. Unlike Drive, this is a film with the word drive in the title where the car sequences are actually a focus point of the movie.… Expand

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AtomicjackMay 23, 2018

This movie is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. the acting is top notch, the camera work is amazing, the story is great, and the direction (starts wheezing and then passes out only to wake up a few minutes later) The direction, action and sound design areThis movie is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING. the acting is top notch, the camera work is amazing, the story is great, and the direction (starts wheezing and then passes out only to wake up a few minutes later) The direction, action and sound design are the best parts of this film. this is the BEST film of 2017 and officially raises Edgar Wright to GOD status.… Expand

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GrantD243Apr 25, 2018

Baby Driver is a film that doesn't come around all that often. It's not an out of the box idea, by any means, but the acting, soundtrack, and quirkiness of it all come together to form an extremely entertaining movie. The scenes where Baby isBaby Driver is a film that doesn't come around all that often. It's not an out of the box idea, by any means, but the acting, soundtrack, and quirkiness of it all come together to form an extremely entertaining movie. The scenes where Baby is behind the wheel as the getaway driver are some of the best chase scenes I've seen in a long time, especially the opening chase scene. The action is also great, and the entire cast does an incredible job. With that being said, though, I did find some of the dialogue a bit blocky...but when that's my main complaint I'd say that I just got done watching a pretty damn solid movie.

I am a bit skeptical of Sony's potential plans to make a sequel, but no matter what happens with that Baby Driver will go down as one of the best movies I saw in 2017.… Expand

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BeastJ18Apr 22, 2018

Criminally and severely underrated film. The intricacies of the sound design and editing are unmatched in recent years. Very clever writing with magnitudes of cinematic language.

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zolondzApr 17, 2018

Best movie of 2017 ! unobvious. Better than the others action movies. Music is awesome

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CinemaphileMar 15, 2018

The wheels fall off at the end, pun intended, but like most Edgar Wright joints its not the destination, it's the ride. Solid 7.5 ... Worth renting.

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JarodyMar 6, 2018

Edgar Wright proves once again he is one of the most talented directors and writers in the movie industry. Baby Driver is almost perfect in every single way and it's clear to see why. Almost every actor puts in a stellar performance, theEdgar Wright proves once again he is one of the most talented directors and writers in the movie industry. Baby Driver is almost perfect in every single way and it's clear to see why. Almost every actor puts in a stellar performance, the story is exciting and not once scene did I feel bored. However my main issue with this movie is the ending. Personally, I thought it felt very cliche and not in conjunction with the film. Jamie Foxx is also dissapointingly average. However these didn't take away too much at all from the film and it was still excellent.… Expand

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enrick9Feb 27, 2018

¡Ojalá las próximas películas de acción sean tan buenas como esta!.. Baby Driver todo lo que un buen fan de este tipo de películas necesita

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merijnjFeb 21, 2018

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Great soundtrack, fun car chases and clever storytelling Baby Driver has it all.

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Cameronius_113Jun 30, 2017

Baby Driver was released in 2017 and directed by Edgar Wright. The film is about a young getaway driver named Baby (Ansel Elgort) who has been associated with a crime boss for most of his life and begins to partake in a series of heists whichBaby Driver was released in 2017 and directed by Edgar Wright. The film is about a young getaway driver named Baby (Ansel Elgort) who has been associated with a crime boss for most of his life and begins to partake in a series of heists which in exchange will provide him with the life that he wants.

Edgar Wright is without a doubt one of the most unique filmmakers working today and what makes each of his films clearly stand out from one another is how he incorporates style into each of his films, and I don't think there's ever been a case in any of his films where he has preferred style over substance. He uses the style aspect of the film to his advantage and essentially the style ends up creating the substance in his films, and this film is a prime example of that.

An interesting supplement to the film was the music which was evidently going to be frequently present as made clear by the marketing, however I was very impressed with how the music was integrated with the filmmaking itself; I very much appreciated the fact that it wasn't simply just there to make certain scenes/sequences more fun and entertaining or just to make more profits off of a soundtrack, and instead it was used to help develop multiple things about the film from the characters to the world that the film takes place in.

One of the big highlights of the film is of course the car chases which are easily among some of the best I've ever seen in a film to date. Not only were they excellently shot (no shaky cam), choreographed and also edited, the stylistic parts of the film really helped add the adrenaline to each sequence; from the very first scene, the build-up of music adds an unbelievable amount of tension and excitement all at once and when the chase finally begins you are immediately on the edge of your seat.

The performances are great all-around; Ansel Elgort does a great job as the main character of Baby and while he does have a quiet persona, it avoids turning him into a bland, lifeless character and instead the music and style of the film helps us relate to him with his inner passion and understand his character. Another notable performance is Jon Hamm in a great performance as quite a challenging character.

I know that I've mentioned the music and style multiple times but it is easily the most surprisingly important element of the entire film as it not only provides an entertaining backtrack to multiple sequences, it also helps realise plenty of the characters, Baby in particular; as I stated earlier his character doesn't speak much but we're able to learn so much about him as the music appears as some sort of demonstration of his personality and we learn everything we need to about the characters without the need for exposition to explain them. In conclusion, the style creates the substance.

The film retains an incredible pace throughout (a notable element in all Edgar Wright films) and also has a great deal of humour too, also in multiple places it goes in directions that you may not expect and cleverly avoids the clichés which makes for an even more thrilling ride.

Overall, Baby Driver was a constantly thrilling, excellently paced, expertly crafted film that uses the style to its advantage which creates a very unique film which will undoubtedly become a classic in later years. I highly recommend it.

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ElJaxon1995Feb 7, 2018

A fantastic first half, (especially loved the opening scene, and the "was he slow" remix) then the instalove just sends this in a tailspin. She never questions anything he does, she just goes along with it.

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LeZeeFeb 4, 2018

Don't mess with this Baby!

One of the stylish film of the year. There's nothing special about the story, but the way it was made looks intriguing. The individual characters, music, stunts, obviously car chases. Not the best role Ansel ElgortDon't mess with this Baby!

One of the stylish film of the year. There's nothing special about the story, but the way it was made looks intriguing. The individual characters, music, stunts, obviously car chases. Not the best role Ansel Elgort has ever played, but in his short, beginning of the career, it quite possibly defines he's ready for the tough roles. Then the British filmmaker known for some wonderful action-comedies, one more addition to his hit kit.

A youngster who is a getaway car driver for heists, working under a criminal mastermind, is often teamed with a different crew. One of his latest job takes an unexpected twist, leaving his yet to bloom romance with a waitress in peril. His attempt to come out of that, the risk he takes, changes his life forever. The tale ends with an action packed finale.

This is the first Kevin Spacey film I'm seeing after all the allegation against him. I blame everyone equally who had let him do it all these years. But that's nothing to do with this film. He was fine as an actor as always. It's just fine to be as one-off film, but the way everything had happened looked like it could have been a great franchise. As of latest news, it is on. The sad part is, all the good characters won't return. Anyway, it is one of the must see from the year T17.

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The4thBillboardJan 27, 2018

Wow! I get really bored watching most action movies but the action sequences in this movie were fantastic in large part due to the great use of music in sync with the action. Very original and a nice romance thrown in on top of all the action.

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SeakJan 27, 2018

A decent car chase flick with some good tunes in the mix. Story isn't bad. Characters on the other hand were sort of disliking. Not a must see but if you got time on your hands check it out.

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daviddelnorte23Jan 18, 2018

Una de mis 10 favoritas del año 2017. Sorprendente el giro que le da a un género tan 'trillado' como el de atracos. Esa mezcla de musical y acción está perfectamente mezclada y conjuntada. También me encantó como está dirigida, algunasUna de mis 10 favoritas del año 2017. Sorprendente el giro que le da a un género tan 'trillado' como el de atracos. Esa mezcla de musical y acción está perfectamente mezclada y conjuntada. También me encantó como está dirigida, algunas secuencias son...… Expand

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nikblu1904Jan 15, 2018

One of the best movies I've seen in 2017. I can't understand the negative reviews.

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luke100Jan 9, 2018

Maybe it wasn't consistently as thrilling or original as I expected, but taking a somewhat usual storyline and adding this ingenious idea of synchronizing the action sequences to the music made these very action sequences infinitely moreMaybe it wasn't consistently as thrilling or original as I expected, but taking a somewhat usual storyline and adding this ingenious idea of synchronizing the action sequences to the music made these very action sequences infinitely more engaging than they would've been otherwise. Plus, some good humor and great stunt work.… Expand

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ChesterFTOFJan 8, 2018

Going into this film, despite the good reviews I’d heard, I expected it to be a relatively generic action movie. Perhaps something similar to the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, with an interesting soundtrack. Upon seeing that Edgar Wright wasGoing into this film, despite the good reviews I’d heard, I expected it to be a relatively generic action movie. Perhaps something similar to the ‘Fast and Furious’ franchise, with an interesting soundtrack. Upon seeing that Edgar Wright was directing it, however, I knew that wouldn’t be the case. As the director of some of my favourite comedy films, I knew he would bring something special to the movie.

I wouldn’t actually consider this film a comedy. That isn’t to say it isn’t funny; it is. The comedy wasn’t invasive, and was never the sole purpose of a scene, unlike in many other big-budget movies this past year. Instead of derailing the plot, comedy is used effectively and sparingly, never showing up during tense moments. The film allows you to feel nervous when you’re supposed to, and laugh when out of harm’s way.

The action in this film is fantastic, though I feel the chases are really the highlight. The car chases are not only thrilling, but smart. While Baby (Ansel Elgort) drives, you can actually see him working out what to do next, and how to go about losing his pursuers. At one point, there is a foot chase, which is also rather brilliant. Again, you can see the character actively thinking as he moves, and there is some impressive action exhibited throughout. The gun-play is, in my opinion, the weakest of the action elements. With that said, it isn’t bad, simply without much originality or style. The characters act brashly, which is enjoyable, but I rarely felt tension when a gun was involved.

Ordinarily, I might ignore focusing on such an element, but as it’s integral to the plot, I shall briefly discuss the romance between Baby and Deborah (Lily James). As much as it pains me to say this, I feel it was probably one of the weakest elements. Much of it happens rather suddenly. For myself, however, it was saved by Elgort and James’s chemistry together; their conversations were rather sweet, despite Baby’s seeming difficulty to converse with the girl.

Following this trend, I’ll move on to the characters. While none of them are ever boring, they are all arguably one-note and rather simple. There’s rarely much depth to them. Adding the depth needed to make them perfect, however, may have led to the film dragging and becoming boring. As it stands, I never found myself checking my watch. With that said, I still enjoyed each and every one of them; the actors all did a fantastic job bringing them to life. Funny characters can go on to be intimidating, then back to comedic seamlessly, and vice-versa. Discussing the actors, however, brings up an unfortunately unavoidable controversy.

Kevin Spacey has recently been accused of many accounts of sexual misconduct. Regardless of whether or not these accusations are true, this may well ruin his portrayal in the film for you. If you are able to separate art from the artist, this shouldn’t be an issue. For those who feel these allegations are too serious, however, I shall let you know his character isn’t too prominent in the film. He also plays a sort of semi-antagonist throughout the earlier portions of the film. And if you hate his guts, *Spoilers until the next paragraph* you get to see him die towards the end, too! Rather brutally, at that.

Finally, I have to talk about the music. Like many films recently, Baby Driver makes use of an unconventional soundtrack. Many of the songs featured are classics from decades past, and much like Guardians of the Galaxy, there’s an actual reason for it. Edgar Wright even checked with James Gunn to be sure they wouldn’t use the same songs in the then-unreleased Guardians of the Galaxy 2! Unlike the aforementioned marvel movies, however, the music is more than a novelty. The entire film revolves around Baby’s music. Much of the action happens to the beat of songs, and many times the lyrics of a specific tune will match the scene in which it’s featured. It also features a wide variety of genres, including, but not limited to, Rock, Soul, Jazz and some classic Pop. Baby (or Edgar Wright) has great taste.

To conclude, I legitimately loved this movie. While it had a few issues, it was one of the most stylised and fun movies I’ve seen from the year, while also succeeding at being an effective action thriller. If you either don’t believe or can ignore the accusations made against Mr. Spacey, I feel this movie is a solid 9/10, held back only by a few minor issues in writing. In fact, while there are certainly better films, this one has quickly earned a place amongst some of my favourites.… Expand

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SrPepeJan 5, 2018

Una muy buena película dinámica y bastante divertida. No me gustó el manejo de la relación amorosa.

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mrazgrassOct 13, 2017

Great movie for you to just sit and relax while having popcorn. Acting is absolutely nailed, it's visually entertaining and those musics are the best. All the actions are synced with the music that Baby's playing on his iPod which make thisGreat movie for you to just sit and relax while having popcorn. Acting is absolutely nailed, it's visually entertaining and those musics are the best. All the actions are synced with the music that Baby's playing on his iPod which make this movie so special and cool.… Expand

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ReubenIsAGodDec 28, 2017

I liked it, thought i was very enjoyable and VISUALLY STUNNING!! But I didn't fall head-over-heels in love with the film. I wanted to absolutely adore this flick and consider it the best of the year!! But eh, its alright, Its a good time!

II liked it, thought i was very enjoyable and VISUALLY STUNNING!! But I didn't fall head-over-heels in love with the film. I wanted to absolutely adore this flick and consider it the best of the year!! But eh, its alright, Its a good time!

I totally recommend going to see the flick though. It's, on simply a visual level, completely breathtaking and beautiful. Narrative is kinda lacking, characters are still sorta bland imo.… Expand

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JyroJyroSep 29, 2017

It's rare to find a movie as subtly innovative & original as Baby Driver, especially when the musical nostalgia is this consistently strong. The opening scene is especially glorious, and sets a new benchmark for modern cinema to compete with.

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nutterjrDec 22, 2017

It is one of those films that you may never get tired of watching time and time again. The heart of the film is its music around which the entire film was orchestrated, but this heart was also infused with large doses of adrenaline, romance,It is one of those films that you may never get tired of watching time and time again. The heart of the film is its music around which the entire film was orchestrated, but this heart was also infused with large doses of adrenaline, romance, some really cool characters and loads of good humour.… Expand

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DomgwyDec 20, 2017

Edgar Wright has become one of a handful of star directors in recent years.

Some filmmakers’ work demands attention simply because of their back catalogue. Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg; audiences will go out to seeEdgar Wright has become one of a handful of star directors in recent years.

Some filmmakers’ work demands attention simply because of their back catalogue. Quentin Tarantino, Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg; audiences will go out to see their films simply because of who directed them.

With Baby Driver, Edgar Wright has firmly cemented himself in the star directors category.

This is a film by film lovers, for film lovers, blending music, stunning visuals, action choreography and an outstanding ensemble cast to create a cinematic experience that is simultaneously a throwback and something completely new.

Ansel Elgort plays Baby a young getaway driver pressured into a life of high-speed heists by crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey). In a seamless blend of character and film-making style, Wright creates the character of Baby with a unique affliction.

Suffering from tinnitus, Baby listens to music via a pair of (carefully product placed) apple earbuds to drown out a constant drone. Putting the audience firmly in Baby’s shoes, the director has curated an eclectic soundtrack that is blended throughout the film. At times Baby will mime, or walk/dance along with his chosen track, sometimes gunshots and action are synced with the beat of the film’s jukebox.

This style is something that takes a while to get used to and, while innovative, there are moments when the film comes dangerously close to becoming a music video rather than a straightforward narrative.

Just when it’s getting a bit much, Wright brings everything back to earth with some fantastic performances from the central cast. Ansel Elgort brings a delicate balance of ‘impossibly cool’ and real world vulnerability to Baby that manages to keep the character grounded despite his, at times superhuman, abilities.

At the heart of the film is Baby’s relationship with Debora (Lily James) a waitress at a local dinner. The pair share some great on-screen chemistry that reminds me of Andrew Garfield and Emma Stone in the Amazing Spider-Man films (by no means a bad thing). If this central (at times overly romanticised) pairing didn’t work, the whole film would fall flat. Lucky the two young leads, armed with some charming dialogue, are more than up to the task.

As his relationship with Debora grows, Baby’s life of crime catches up to him and it’s not long before things start getting tense, thanks mostly to Bats (Jamie Foxx), the obligatory ‘loose cannon’ of the crew.

I say obligatory, but Wrights’ ability to play with genre conventions and character archetypes should never be underestimated, things do not play out the way you think they would.

Every member of the ensemble does a great job of playing their roles perfectly without scene-stealing or grandstanding. Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm and Kevin Spacey; each one of those names is a leading actor you could build a film around. Here though they bring added gravitas and intensity to the more dramatic scenes, leaving Wright to do what he does best.

The director has always had an eye for kinetic action. In Hot Fuzz, Scott Pilgrim and a standout scene in the underrated The World’s End, fight choreography and camera work go a long way to giving the director his signature style.

In Baby Driver though, Wright has a much bigger toy box to play with and it pays off spectacularly. These are some of the best car chase scenes you’ve seen in years, putting films like the Fast and Furious franchise to shame with pure, in-camera stunt work.

While the breathless pace of the films’ final act threatens to give the audience a bit of cinematic whiplash, the cast and director manage to give each character a satisfying arc, although not necessarily in the way you might expect.

Baby Driver is a love letter to car chase cinema and to heist movies (Wright has been very open about his influences even putting on a programme of his favourites at the BFI) but above all the film is a celebration of music. No matter what your personal taste, the soundtrack crosses musical boundaries and that is precisely the point.

In a summer full of reboots, crossovers and sequels, the action, musical, drama is a breath of fresh air and one no film fan should miss.… Expand

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HuraxdaxDec 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I get what the movie is trying to be. It is trying to be a different kind of action movie. It part, Baby Driver actually is different - maybe not as much as it could have been.

The camera work is good. We have some unusual movements here, some one-takes there, it's well put together. What makes it great, though, is how the camera interacts with the music. Everything that happens on screen in sync with the music in the background. It makes the viewing experience rhythmic, fast-paced, but still comprehensible. Speaking of music, it's a very big part of Baby Driver, just like one could reckon from watching the trailers. The music fits the confidence of movie, although it could have been explained a little bit more. There are attempts made to give Baby (and other characters) a background stroy, but it's all a little superficial, so not exactly believable. Same with the acting. Everybody plays excellent, no question. But at times, they're playing a little too much like theater actors. If some of the tension between Baby and his crush was taken away from their acting and put into innovative camera work, the scenes would have been a lot more authentic. All in all though, the first two thirds of the movie are great fun to watch.

Less fun is the remaining bit. Mainly because I'm convinced the whole package would have been much better if the movie was 20 minutes shorter and would have just ended the way everybody was expecting it to. Instead, we have to sit through 20 minutes of car-chasing and shooting (as if we haven't seen enough of it in the hour before) and a very unnecessary "twist", which eventually still leads up to the expected ending. I guess because the movie did a couple of things differently production-wise (compared to typical action movies), they wanted to stick out plot-wise too, but didn't think their plan through.

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ethanstapleyDec 16, 2017

My favourite film of the year. This is a more subtle film than the rest of Edgar Wright's films but in my opinion it's his greatest accomplishment yet. The cast bounce off each other magnificently and Elgort is a surprisingly compelling lead.My favourite film of the year. This is a more subtle film than the rest of Edgar Wright's films but in my opinion it's his greatest accomplishment yet. The cast bounce off each other magnificently and Elgort is a surprisingly compelling lead. The action is exhilarating thanks to the fact that it's all actually real and not just CGI and the music that accompanies the film adds so much flavour to scenes and those sequences become really vivid when you listen back to the soundtrack. Amazing, breathtaking journey.… Expand

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Mihael_Prislin0Nov 30, 2017

I had so much fun in the theatres! I watched it with my sisters and we had maybe the best fun we ever had in the theatres! The movie has such a simple plot, and it is so good in the same time! I hope that it will be nominated for the bestI had so much fun in the theatres! I watched it with my sisters and we had maybe the best fun we ever had in the theatres! The movie has such a simple plot, and it is so good in the same time! I hope that it will be nominated for the best picture, best director and best cinematography (for Oscar, of course)! The soundtrack is amazing, and the love story - the relationship between Baby and Debora is well presented to the audience! Edgar Wright will never dissapoint you!… Expand

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behzad0947Nov 28, 2017

An Amazing Movie.The Scenes And Especially The Songs Of The Movie Were Awesome. I Think I Watched It 1000 Times. All Of The Sony Pictures Movies Are Awesome.

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neothinkerNov 27, 2017

The driving scenes in this movie are intense and the other aspects are well done, but nothing special. It feels slightly tacky, but it's still the best car chase movie to come out since Drive.

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gtwistNov 26, 2017

Baby Driver is one of those movies that gives you hope that there is still people in Hollywood that are making movies that are creative and different, and that can also entertain. Baby Driver is one of the best movies ever made, and EdgarBaby Driver is one of those movies that gives you hope that there is still people in Hollywood that are making movies that are creative and different, and that can also entertain. Baby Driver is one of the best movies ever made, and Edgar Wright is still one of the best directors to ever live. All the performances are perfect, and the action scenes are some of the best ever!… Expand

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chidimeNov 24, 2017

Started out great. Really compelling and interesting. The music part at the start was a bit annoying, but I managed to go through it. The last half was another story though. Starting from the Post-Office heist, things just got comicallyStarted out great. Really compelling and interesting. The music part at the start was a bit annoying, but I managed to go through it. The last half was another story though. Starting from the Post-Office heist, things just got comically ridiculous. Overall, would not recommend it.… Expand

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imthenoobNov 17, 2017

From start to finish, I absolutely loved it. Wonderfully directed and very original screen play by Wright. The cast did a fantastic job too and the racing scenes were perfectly done, They more than put Fast and Furious to shame. I reallyFrom start to finish, I absolutely loved it. Wonderfully directed and very original screen play by Wright. The cast did a fantastic job too and the racing scenes were perfectly done, They more than put Fast and Furious to shame. I really can't think of a single thing bad to say about this movie. It's a ton of fun to watch and you should definitely go see it.… Expand

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mrdr4gonNov 15, 2017

This film lights up the pleasure centers of your brain like a Christmas tree. It's pure elation. Everything about it works. The plot is nothing but you probably won't notice because practically everything else is on key with ridiculousThis film lights up the pleasure centers of your brain like a Christmas tree. It's pure elation. Everything about it works. The plot is nothing but you probably won't notice because practically everything else is on key with ridiculous amounts of precision.… Expand

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SandyjaffeNov 14, 2017

This movie has everything, exciting car chases, action, interesting story, drama, romance, good acting, attractive leads. I love this film. Can't wait to see what Edgar Wright has coming next.

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TheQuietGamerOct 29, 2017

It doesn't revolutionize the high-speed heist genre of movies, but does provide a nice enough twist to make "Baby Driver" worth the almost two hours it will take from your life. The way the action other small environmental cues are synced toIt doesn't revolutionize the high-speed heist genre of movies, but does provide a nice enough twist to make "Baby Driver" worth the almost two hours it will take from your life. The way the action other small environmental cues are synced to the music is clever and adds a little stylish flair to standard car chases and shootouts. Despite the title, some of the best action sequences take place on foot. Unfortunately, things are quite as good during the scenes where adrenaline isn't in the bloodstream.

The plot is fine and pretty cute. The love story is kind of bland, but does serve it's purpose of giving us another reason to root for Baby. Along the way we run into some crazy characters, all played to perfection by the likes of Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm. It's a very funny and at times bat-crap crazy movie. The laughs and surreal moments are nice. It's just that overall things feel pretty generic.

Baby Driver has the action and a unique sense of style. The musical side is surprisingly perfect and it features Edgar Wright's fun brand of comedy. Ultimately though, it is held back from greatness by a lack of originality on the base level and the fact that I never actually cared about much that was going on outside of the action and chase scenes. What I mean is that I never connected with Baby as a character and that kind of sucks. Still, Wright shows that a new coat of paint might be all you need to spice up your ride for a little bit. Sure it won't make the age or kinks go away, but at least it's now just different enough to inject some new excitement into the trip.

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andre27Oct 19, 2017

BABY WHAT A MOVIE!!!!! Adorei. Ao inicio parecia que ia ser um filme de corrida apenas tipo velocidade furiosa mas com o decorrer do mesmo vais te envolvendo na história do personagem de uma maneira que não queres parar de ver até ao fim. OsBABY WHAT A MOVIE!!!!! Adorei. Ao inicio parecia que ia ser um filme de corrida apenas tipo velocidade furiosa mas com o decorrer do mesmo vais te envolvendo na história do personagem de uma maneira que não queres parar de ver até ao fim. Os personagens são muito bem escolhidos e o actor principal é top em todos os momentos, bem acompanhado por outros grandes actores. A namorada de Baby foi muito bem escolhida tambem e dá um clima ainda melhor ao filme.Gostei de tudo mesmo. Grande Filme.… Expand

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CauangtvOct 18, 2017

With a very original script, the film managed to combine comedy with action and also some extra things. It's a very lively and very entertaining movie, I recommend watching!

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mrmonsterOct 15, 2017

Baby Driver is one of the best movies of 2017 so far. It is action packed, funny, and has the best soundtrack since Guardians of the Galaxy. I highly recommend Baby Driver.

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WaelOct 8, 2017

'Baby Driver' is a really good film. It manages to be smart, funny, and thrilling all at the same time. The driving sequences are so enticing, the direction is innovative, and the soundtrack all throughout the film is just on freakin' point.'Baby Driver' is a really good film. It manages to be smart, funny, and thrilling all at the same time. The driving sequences are so enticing, the direction is innovative, and the soundtrack all throughout the film is just on freakin' point. It's this kind of weird movie that I think would become a modern classic.… Expand

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wendyisabigailSep 29, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Retarded means he's slow - was he slow? Baby Driver wasn't the best movie I've watched in 2017, but it kept me engaged because everything was moving so fast.… Expand

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RalfbergsSep 29, 2017

Action scenes and car scenes were amazing, many funny jokes, some dark humorish too, but the actual story for me was too dumb and some characters in the story were doing such dumb actions, I think it would have been much better without this.Action scenes and car scenes were amazing, many funny jokes, some dark humorish too, but the actual story for me was too dumb and some characters in the story were doing such dumb actions, I think it would have been much better without this. Fun movie to watch but couldve been much more better with more serious approach… Expand

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PurguinsSep 28, 2017

Baby Driver is one of the best film that successfully and beautifully infused songs into the action and drama of its storytelling. This is technically an hour and a half long music video with a romantic and compelling storyline. I enjoyedBaby Driver is one of the best film that successfully and beautifully infused songs into the action and drama of its storytelling. This is technically an hour and a half long music video with a romantic and compelling storyline. I enjoyed every second of the movie because the story progresses with more characterization of each major characters. Jamie Foxx cracks me up, Ansel Elgort is sympathetic and caring, and Lily James is outstanding.… Expand

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GBG_JasonSep 28, 2017

At first glance, this may seem like a typical heist movie, complete with a star studded cast and Fast and Furious stunts. It’s certainly the feel you get upon watching the trailer. Just one more job, and he’s out. Of course, if you’ve seenAt first glance, this may seem like a typical heist movie, complete with a star studded cast and Fast and Furious stunts. It’s certainly the feel you get upon watching the trailer. Just one more job, and he’s out. Of course, if you’ve seen any of Edgar Wright’s other movies, you know that he likes to take the genre and more or less parody it, while also creating something that fits right in. Be it a zombie movie filled with comedy, an action movie that completely unloads in the final act, or a heist film with a musical on a collection of iPods, you can always expect a fresh twist on a played out genre from Mr. Wright.

Baby Driver starts off in a manner that is very similar to Nicolas Winding Refn’s Drive. You see Baby (Ansel Elgort) in the driver seat as the rest of the crew heads in to perform the robbery. He waits in the car listening to Bellbottoms by Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, singing along and playing the air instruments as they come about. The song, as is made more evident as the movie continues, is set to sync up with the action happening in Baby’s world. Have you ever been walking along as you are listening to a song, and notice that your tempo syncs up with the song? Perhaps you’re working out and a particular song fits just right with what you’re doing at the moment, giving you an added boost of energy. That’s how Baby lives, and if something isn’t right, he’ll rewind so it is.

Once the crew makes it back to the car, you’re treated to all the tricks Baby has up his driving sleeve, switching cars in a parking garage just in time for the title credits to appear. For a movie with a focus on driving, there didn’t seem to be a whole lot in the movie. But when there was, it was fast-paced and adrenaline pounding. Baby doesn’t speak much throughout the film, as he lets the music do the talking. And this is something that is constantly picked at by his crew that is always handpicked by Doc (Kevin Spacey), who we soon find Baby is paying off for something he previously did. The more prominent characters such as Buddy (Jon Hamm), Darling (Eiza González), and Bats (Jamie Foxx) have the most interaction with Baby in the heists. Buddy is the most likeable, being much more human to Baby than everyone else that comes into contact with him. It appears that everyone is leery of Baby and the fact that he doesn’t talk much, always wears sunglasses, and never takes his earbuds out. It’s made clear later on why he has such a fixation to music, as a previous event lead him to having tinnitus, a constant ringing in the ears. You know the sound – after leaving a concert when you were right by the amps and you can’t hear anyone unless you’re yelling at them, and you find yourself outside the building with a high pitched hum that won’t stop. Throughout the movie you’ll hear this when the music isn’t playing, and sometimes when it is, serving as a constant reminder of his past and his motives.

Baby has no intention of living the criminal life, and he wants anything but that once he meets his love interest, Debora (Lily James). Debora is a waitress at a diner that catches Baby’s attention from the moment he sees her, and he is willing to sweep her off her feet as soon as he can. She has dreams of just hitting the road with no plans, meaning they’re a match made in heaven, considering. Unfortunately, things aren’t so easy; they never are in crime. In addition to the love interest, Baby also takes care of his foster father who is disabled, sharing tender moments with him and seeing how supportive he’s been despite the life of crime. These sections of the movie humanize Baby, helping to show that while he’s a criminal, he’s one you should root for in the end.

Outside of the normal story telling you would expect from this type of film, the movie oozes with style. As previously mentioned, Baby loves his music. He has several iPods with different songs depending on his mood. Just like Wright does with Shaun of the Dead, each gun fight becomes the percussion to the songs played. The squealing of tires becomes the rhythm of a song. Without the soundtrack in place, the movie is a very different beast. Music has always been a vital part of Wright movies, as well as sound design in general. You’ll find audio transitions hear that he’s practically famous for, and visual cues that are so smart you likely won’t notice them.

If you’re a fan of heist films, car chases, and all around style, Baby Driver is likely for you. Starring a cast brimming with Hollywood klout, it’s nice to see Ansel be such a tour de force. While not my favorite directed film from Mr. Wright, it’s easy to see why it’s being so highly praised. Every story has been done before, and this film has all the tropes you’d expect from the genre. But sometimes it’s the tired ideas that work best when revitalized by the likes of a true artist.… Expand

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shibborethSep 25, 2017

Fun, energetic, great music, densely packed with action and with great characters. The way the music is woven into the action is incredible and unique.

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PipeCSep 22, 2017

"Baby Driver" is a masterful tour de force driving genuine originality and blistering narrative. In a film period where edginess is often lacking and the few ones that come to light are squandered by unreasonably bombastic pieces of cinema"Baby Driver" is a masterful tour de force driving genuine originality and blistering narrative. In a film period where edginess is often lacking and the few ones that come to light are squandered by unreasonably bombastic pieces of cinema entertainment, filmmaker Edgar Wright breaks into this parched audiovisual panorama with a film oasis that is reaching, at full speed, the summit just after the first two minutes.

As a heist cinema veneration, Jon Spencer Blues Explosion welcomes, with a fiery punk blues, the circumstantial maelstrom experienced by the main role, placing the spectator in the middle of the core since the opening, putting us alternatively inside and outside a lavish red car, which symbolizes the fierce, intriguing and frantic path the main character must drive. Undoubtedly, the film encompasses and handles, with an impressive care, a set of juicy components that enable it to do and be tremendous deed: a frenetic and spellbinder stylistic journey (of no return) to a severe personal maturation, an awakening greatly empowered by music, rather by good music. Steven Price, Academy Award winner for his hair-raising compositions for Alfonso Cuarón's "Gravity" film, orchestrates and gears, alongside the large sound department, both the created scores and the ultra-popular songs (which monopolize more than 80% of the footage) with the most accurate expertise throughout the story, they're the tires of the film, they take the plot hand-in-hand.

The visual section is simply masterful, glorifying frames that synthesize the most beautiful attributes of the scene. Bill Pope's camera emanates magic from the opening sequence; unsuspected angles, smart focus and avant-garde photographic games lead the preconception of the typical and theatrical American crime to another level, one that is hard to reach. Justin O'Neal Miller, Marcus Rowland and Nigel Churcher decorate settings with (on the surface) a limited view of artistic potential: a conservative cafe, a grayish control center, an urban parking plot or depressing banking entities. Leaning on nuances, colors, contrasts and bright visual tricks that, together with Pope's cinematography and Courtney Hoffman's costume design work, conceive a high-octane motion picture in general and specific terms. To finish the flattery, the soul of the footage could not miss, magnified by the task of Jonathan Amos and Paul Machliss in the editing room, a fundamental work for the technical and creative results, which must be considered as one of the best incursions within the genre so far this century. Actors and storytelling merge into one. Without the excellence of one, there is no excellence of the other. Teaming up with a cast of real talent, the plot doesn't miss the focus and presents what it desires; Here the action scenes don't have mere ends of entertainment, here these are chess chips that jointly address the future of Baby, the leading role. "The Fast & the Furious" carries the banner for the car film universe, the high demand action films are led by DC Comics and Marvel Studios titans, thriller genre feeds on periodic indie strangeness and comedies are governed by laughable ideas of major studios, so how does "Baby Driver" get to encompass and execute perfectly each of these genres without falling into the classic homage or the shameful copy? Well, the answer is in the successful narrative management. It's practically impossible that a current film doesn't present reminiscences to previous ones, and even this one cannot be saved, however, the way to intersperse surprises, sadness, and twists is sharp and sudden, distributing them naturally thanks to the excellent sketch of the narrative script, an authentic fear of the 21st century. Beauty, masculinity, panache, and energy possesses the acting team that has as head the DJ and actor Ansel Elgort. The performances are unbeatable, something that was predictable in advance by having a first-grade diverse cast, they all have a chance to catch and reach at least a few seconds of glory, however, the main actor, Hamm, James and Spacey are those who freeze the screen with their amazing interpretations, which drive this crazy carriage, which take the greatest praises.

"Thank you very much, ladies and gentlemen, right now I got to tell you about the fabulous, most groovy" action, crime and thriller motion picture of the year. Wright leads on firmly with one of the most original, potential and coolest proposals within the thriller/crime so far this century. With a remarkable third act, the margins of error are iotas in respect of the sublime work, a contemporary movie with nostalgic and old references by a Hollywood that is claimed step by step; A must-see that needs to be experienced by any cinema fan thirsty for speed, comedy, drama and many, many great twists. Complexly striking, perhaps the best crime is the one made by Edgar Wright, a master of huge magnitudes.… Expand

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yezoSep 19, 2017

The movie is good, but not great. It is an action movie, so please do not expect anything amazing from the plot.
The music is okay. The combination of a few characters do not quite make sense to be there, but they have to be there for theThe movie is good, but not great. It is an action movie, so please do not expect anything amazing from the plot.
The music is okay. The combination of a few characters do not quite make sense to be there, but they have to be there for the plot.
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temptershellSep 17, 2017

I love Edgar Wright's movies but with Baby Driver I have mixed feelings. What does this director play great about is the music / soundtrack and its coexistence with particular sequences and scenes in the film. I missed the rigid assembly andI love Edgar Wright's movies but with Baby Driver I have mixed feelings. What does this director play great about is the music / soundtrack and its coexistence with particular sequences and scenes in the film. I missed the rigid assembly and quick cuts, and dynamic close-ups on the details. Of course, everything was but to a lesser extent, and this distinctive mark was blurred in the whole movie in which the camera focuses on familiar faces. A good script, three acts and each part was clear, understandable, and sensible. This good movie is an attempt to create production for everyone, but as we know it’s very hard to do it - Edgar almost did it.… Expand

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Bugger217Sep 4, 2017

Baby Driver is my favorite film of 2017 so far. A dazzling action spectacle that almost feels like a musical, where the soundtrack itself is a character in the story. A story that will admittedly feel familiar to most, but you haven't seen itBaby Driver is my favorite film of 2017 so far. A dazzling action spectacle that almost feels like a musical, where the soundtrack itself is a character in the story. A story that will admittedly feel familiar to most, but you haven't seen it quite like this before. Edgar Wright delivers another near-perfect crowd-pleaser that oozes style and passion. You'd be hard pressed to find someone who couldn't appreciate at least one of the movie's elements, and I personally appreciate just about all of them. With five incredible films under his belt, Wright has cemented himself as one of my favorite directors.… Expand

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ranjan04rajeevSep 14, 2017

Incredibly beautiful with great direction. extremely enjoyable. Hollywood action flick at best. Stars comically but soon becomes intense. You would love the violence and music blend in a poetic romantic way.

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AkumaJackSep 13, 2017

This film is quite a masterpiece. Edgar Wright proves himself as one of the best director out there with great scenes. Just watch the opening scene of the film and you'll know why.

Every actor is on point. Foxx and Spacey are oscar winnersThis film is quite a masterpiece. Edgar Wright proves himself as one of the best director out there with great scenes. Just watch the opening scene of the film and you'll know why.

Every actor is on point. Foxx and Spacey are oscar winners after all, and Hamm is absolutely amazing in this film. Also deadpan elgort is incredible.

The plot is rather easy, but is not the focus of wright films. Is his incredible directing and funny scenes. Because this film, although is not a comedy is rather funny. I Higlhy recomend it.… Expand

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evansideasSep 11, 2017

Easily not only one of the best films of 2017, but a defining moment for Wright. This was sprinting with life in every aspect of the cinematography and style. Edgar Wright allowed the film to develop from the music, which created theEasily not only one of the best films of 2017, but a defining moment for Wright. This was sprinting with life in every aspect of the cinematography and style. Edgar Wright allowed the film to develop from the music, which created the scenes. Rather than making the film fit the music, this allowed the scenes to become something much more.… Expand

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dramatickidSep 10, 2017

Edgar Wright surely knows how to direct a movie and how to create a stylish character but the plot is so trivial that it prevents the movie to leave a mark.

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zan56Sep 8, 2017

Between the amazing trailers and the cast of this film my expectations going into this movie was pretty high. I got to say this movie did not disappoint. I felt like John Ham and Jamie Foxx were the two best surprising actors in this movie.Between the amazing trailers and the cast of this film my expectations going into this movie was pretty high. I got to say this movie did not disappoint. I felt like John Ham and Jamie Foxx were the two best surprising actors in this movie. Points for a great plot, amazing action sequences and for overall making it a very fun ride of a movie. Not sure if I would experience the same joy watching it at home as I did watching it in the theatre but I would watch this again. Felt like the fun parts of Gone in 60 Seconds mixed with something else. My biggest complaint would just be the ending but other than that you have got to check this film out.… Expand

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pnoyfilmtvadikSep 8, 2017

A modern take on a potentially classical genre of crime, love story, and "life" as defined in the movies. Good colorful characters, fast-paced, nice stunts. Its a good ride.

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Creeper3455Sep 7, 2017

Ok,so when i went to the theater,i would've expected a magnificent car chase movie filled with action,but what i saw definitely exceeded my expectations. Baby Driver is a gigantic high-octane,action-packed car chase sequence,but with theOk,so when i went to the theater,i would've expected a magnificent car chase movie filled with action,but what i saw definitely exceeded my expectations. Baby Driver is a gigantic high-octane,action-packed car chase sequence,but with the right tones and some minor issues. The story may be 'squeezed out' sometimes,but at least it manages to squeeze itself in the right diection,with delightful action sequences and a killer soundtrack. Also,during the action sequences,i didn't expect some Tarantino-like level of violence in a movie like this. The jokes and puns are intelligent in every way,like,so much that i didn't even giggle or chuckle one time. An issue i may have with the story is that sometimes it lacks in emotion (until the end),but again,you would expect it in a movie like this (unless you're talking about those heavily mixed Furious movies). The acting was there,but i wasn't that surprised. It's great,don't worry,but i expected something else. Every scene is made with practical cars (just like Dunkirk's Practical Effects) and i was intrigued enough to see the many possibilities they could do with such incredible set pieces. Also,i wanna mention how excellent the editing in this movie is. It manages to change between scenes in the right moment,especially in the action sequences. In the end,Baby Driver manages to be another Edgar Wright succes (well,at the same levels of The World's End) with stylish action,solid acting and an intriguing story that makes it the best car movie i've seen in a long time.… Expand

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rubrandonmSep 5, 2017

A really great film that gets better with repeated viewings. Edgar Wright continues to prove himself a comedic auteur. Elgort, Hamm, and Foxx display truly intriguing performances.

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FuturedirectorSep 2, 2017

Baby Driver is this year's Pulp Fiction: unpredictable, exciting and fantastically acted. The audience will never forget its soundtrack and cool action stunts.

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