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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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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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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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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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BHBarryJul 2, 2017

“Baby Driver” is the brainchild of writer/director Edgar Wright who brings us this action packed adventure involving bank heists and getaway chases that would make the producers of “Bullitt” and “The French Connection” gasp in awe. The film“Baby Driver” is the brainchild of writer/director Edgar Wright who brings us this action packed adventure involving bank heists and getaway chases that would make the producers of “Bullitt” and “The French Connection” gasp in awe. The film stars Ansel Elgort In the title role as the young man forced to drive getaway cars for a group of characters played by Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Eliza Gonzalez, Lily James and James Foxx. Fast paced with the director’s foot constantly on the pedal, the film has a few dramatic moments and a simple story but, more than anything, the real star or stars (depending on what car is being used) are the vehicles speeding across the screen. Mr. Elgort is wonderfully cast as the main character of the film and draws the audience into his plight and circumstance with easy identification. Mr. Hamm, alas, is apparently faced with the George/Jason Alexander syndrome for he is not really believable as a punk hold up guy and seems better suited to be behind a desk an office on the Mad Men set. I give the film an 8 because, more than anything, it is an easy and enjoyable theatrical experience.… Expand

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DirigiblePulpAug 7, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. First and foremost, Baby Driver is a lot of fun. By now most people know that it's a series of music videos set to car chases turned into a feature length film which is a great idea and it's executed with aplomb.

The car chases are cool, nothing ground-breaking but they're visceral and real and again, fun. The music matches the scenes brilliantly for the most part. The opening chase set to Bellbottoms is perfect and so is Baby play-dancing down the street to the Harlem Shuffle. Sometimes the music feels a bit too on the nose. Would someone like Baby really only listen to music like this from the 60s and 70s, pretty obscure stuff? Just because his mom left him these iPods? He has no taste that he's formed on his own.

This feeling of affectation permeates a lot of this film. It's enjoyable enough that it doesn't matter that much but it does prevent the film from becoming more than its trappings. It can be a bit scatterbrained and meaningless. Not in a brilliant pure pulp kind of way either - make no mistake, this film like most of Wright's films, wants you to care about the characters and make a connection but it doesn't quite achieve that.

The story is pretty standard fare for a film like this. One last job, kid with a heart of gold mixed up with the wrong crowd, perfect girl waiting in the wings for him to get out. Ansel Elgort is alright. There's a lot being said that he isn't nearly charismatic enough for this role, and though I would agree, I also think that's part of his character - he's in over his head acting cool to stay sane.

The problem is that just enough of his backstory is filled in for the audience to feel that it isn't quite right. His parents died in a wreck, so he became a badass driver - presumably to overcome his fear of car accidents - then became a bad kid with a lot of emotional problems. Somewhere in here a deaf man adopts him (did Baby know sign language before this? why would he? is this even allowed?) and Baby gets involved with Doc against his will (though based on the fact that he was stealing at the time, you think this would be a win win?) and then sometime later he becomes a good kid again who can't look away from the violence he's helping create. It all has the feeling of plot set-up exposition and may have been better left unexplained.

Everyone in this is like a comic book character, it's built into their nicknames and their personalities but Bats is the one character grounded in reality and Jamie Foxx imbibes him with the kind of gravitas this movie needed more of - he's great enough that it feels special (that speech about Hamm being a wall street guy who ran away with his stripper is good enough to have thematic weight but not indulged enough for pulp) but there's not enough of his impact for it to hit all the way home. Bats won't let Baby escape into his music and forget about reality - but it could also just be that his character is plot to motivate Baby into finally making a change. Debra literally exists as a figment of Baby's imagination (at least she could be). A girl her age, with her temperament, would not be starting some dive diner waitress job with no boyfriend or outside life to speak of. All we know is that she has a mom she took care of, but then what? She's a plot cipher too involved for that to work as is. Dialogue between her and Baby has a crisp pulp feel to it but it doesn't quite work because the film can't quite decide if it should be taken seriously or not.

The ending is up for debate and I read some interviews with the cast that say it's only in Baby's head. This isn't that kind of bleak nihilistic movie so I took the ending at face value. And as for Baby's hearing it's impossible to tell what happened. It seemed like a big deal but fades out of mind almost instantly.… Expand

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StevieGJDJul 3, 2017

Baby Driver has an amazing soundtrack, an eclectic mix of songs from the 1960s through the 2000s. This is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. That the movie's plot is inextricably tied to the music is its greatest virtue. TheBaby Driver has an amazing soundtrack, an eclectic mix of songs from the 1960s through the 2000s. This is one of the best soundtracks I've ever heard. That the movie's plot is inextricably tied to the music is its greatest virtue. The writer/director Edgar Wright made the "Three Flavors Cornetto" film trilogy of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World's End, the first two of which I really liked. He also made the truly underrated and under-appreciated Scott Pilgrim vs. the World, which was also tied to its music. Baby Driver is very kinetic and energetic. The driving is fantastic. Aaron Elgort will most likely become more known for this film than his previous memorable performance in The Fault in Our Stars. His character here is not that developed, but he's interesting. We find out the things that happened in his life to bring him to this unique situation, without finding out anything about how he learned to drive - which seems to be his greatest gift. This is a crime/heist drama mashed up with a romance and a long form music video. There are plenty of good bad guys: Kevin Spacey is perfectly believable as the head baddy, as are most of the others. Some are a little too over the top. But this movie is not about subtlety or nuance. You have sexy bad girl Darling (Eliza Gonzalez) and sexy love interest Debora (Lily James), apparently well orchestrated heists and wall to wall music. It is a fun ride. But the story gets a little too corny, rushed and completely unrealistic at the end. Not that any of it is realistic, which Baby Driver surely is not. But it is a fun ride. And did I mention that the soundtrack is awesome?… Expand

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istanbulJul 10, 2017

this is a well choreographed movie that has a ton of style and character. unfortunately though the last hour of the movie tries too hard to be a box office success, taking some of the swag out of this exceptional film. I also though Kevinthis is a well choreographed movie that has a ton of style and character. unfortunately though the last hour of the movie tries too hard to be a box office success, taking some of the swag out of this exceptional film. I also though Kevin Spacey was used poorly throughout.… 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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Compi24Jul 2, 2017

Edgar Wright continues to prove his worth as an auteur-tier writer/director with "Baby Driver," a superb crime caper with some excellent stylistic flourishes, a generally infectious sense of fun, and some of the coolest car-based set piecesEdgar Wright continues to prove his worth as an auteur-tier writer/director with "Baby Driver," a superb crime caper with some excellent stylistic flourishes, a generally infectious sense of fun, and some of the coolest car-based set pieces I've seen in a really long while. And with a thrillingly magnificent climax, you can be sure that this one will leave quite the lasting impact.… Expand

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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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moviemitch96Jun 28, 2017

Definitely a fun and enjoyable ride from start to finish! Director Edgar Wright once again smoothly blends action and thrills quite well with plenty of humor and quirky moments! Ansel Elgort is as likable as ever as the titular star, andDefinitely a fun and enjoyable ride from start to finish! Director Edgar Wright once again smoothly blends action and thrills quite well with plenty of humor and quirky moments! Ansel Elgort is as likable as ever as the titular star, and supporting turns from a talented crew consisting of Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, etc. also makes the film a fun and intriguing watch! Overall, my only minor complaint is that it isn't quite as fresh or original as I had hoped, as there are a few cliches to be found here and there, such as a music-loving protagonist (not unlike Guardians of the Galaxy, which I thought featured a slightly better and more recognizable soundtrack overall in comparison), among a couple others. Other than that, this is one charming joy ride of a film that I'd say is definitely worth checking out!… Expand

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eagleeyevikingJul 24, 2017

While the crime-romance storyline is far from original, Edgar Wright's execution is spot on. Thanks to him as well as the universally excellent cast, Baby Driver is wild ride that contains riveting car chases, nimble editing, a killerWhile the crime-romance storyline is far from original, Edgar Wright's execution is spot on. Thanks to him as well as the universally excellent cast, Baby Driver is wild ride that contains riveting car chases, nimble editing, a killer soundtrack, and a sense of fun that will leave viewers smiling throughout the running time.… Expand

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bfoore90Jul 24, 2017

Solid movie. Great direction by Edgar Wright, great performances and interesting characters especially by Jamie Foxx, whose unhinged and insane Battz brought a sense of unpredictability whenever he was on screen. Only downside is that theSolid movie. Great direction by Edgar Wright, great performances and interesting characters especially by Jamie Foxx, whose unhinged and insane Battz brought a sense of unpredictability whenever he was on screen. Only downside is that the story is riddled with cliches that you normally see in heist movies and the ending is brought down by certain plot holes here and there.

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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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BigDegs29Jun 29, 2017

An incredibly fun movie that will leave you pumped. Definitely worth seeing in theaters.

That said, it is not without it's problems. For a movie that advertises itself as being a car chase movie, it has relatively few chases, even gettingAn incredibly fun movie that will leave you pumped. Definitely worth seeing in theaters.

That said, it is not without it's problems. For a movie that advertises itself as being a car chase movie, it has relatively few chases, even getting the best out of the way right off the hop. What you get instead is a love story that improbably strays toward Bonnie and Clyde, then ditches that cliche at the last minute. I was also disappointed with Baby's back story, as the "good guy trapped in a bad spot" justification for wrong-doing is getting old. And finally, you'll have to suspend your disbelief during the gun play, as our heroes/villains seemingly have a dozen horseshoes up their backsides!

All that a side, the direction and acting are superb and, if you're like me, will leave you wanting more.… Expand

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43in2014Jul 21, 2017

The short review: A film that is synced to the song that's playing at the time. It's very loud, violent and smart, but it slightly loses its way towards the end when the characters need to face up to their bad deeds.
> Related media: It's anThe short review: A film that is synced to the song that's playing at the time. It's very loud, violent and smart, but it slightly loses its way towards the end when the characters need to face up to their bad deeds.
> Related media: It's an original story with no related media.
> What's it like?: Baby is an expert getaway driver of several robbers hired and led by a character played by Kevin Spacey. Due to tinitus, Baby listens to songs all the time and he sync his actions around each song. Baby is only interested in paying off his debt to 'Spacey' and then quitting. He is not interested in the robbery nor the money, but 'Spacey' would not let him quit. He threatens the people that Baby loves to force him to continue. It all comes down to the last job, where things do not go according to plan.
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> 1) The concept of syncing the action to the song played at the time is fresh and interesting. >
2) The film is smart in many ways. For example, the characters all use pseudonyms to hide their real identities. Their real names were later revealed in due time and in interesting ways that brings up their backgound, hence character development. Other examples include the escape plan and its execution, and what happens when things don't go according to plan.
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1) The volume is rather loud.
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2) Unfortunately, I am not familiar with many of the songs used, nor were the song right-away likable, unlike those in Guardians of the Galaxy Vol 1.
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3) There's a lot of violence in this film.
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4) Towards the end, certain events become slightly harder for me to accept as they did not felt reasonable. They are spoilers, so I can't be specific here. > How would the the different age groups rate it?
Children: (not rated for children)
Teens: Good
Young adults: Excellent
Medium age adults: Good
Old adults: Good
> Rating: 4/5 (no half scores). It's worth to see it in the cinema.… Expand

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AcaciaJul 3, 2017

This really is a good movie. Baby is a young man being held hostage to Kevin Spacey based hpon something that happened in the past. Spacey has a rotating crew of thieves and Baby is the indentured getaway driver. The heists include banks,This really is a good movie. Baby is a young man being held hostage to Kevin Spacey based hpon something that happened in the past. Spacey has a rotating crew of thieves and Baby is the indentured getaway driver. The heists include banks, armored cars and even the post office. Among the thieves are John Hamm and Jamie Foxx. They do not play nicely with each other. Baby mostly tries to keep his distance from all of them, keep quiet and do his job. He listens to music constantly with his ear buds forever in his ears. A precious accident when he was very young has left him with ringing in the ears. He puts music in his ears to drown out the ringing. He has a wonderful foster father who he is very protectove of and also meets the dazzling Debora when she waits on him at a local diner. She changes his goals and helps him focus on the future. We watch as the various thieves pull off their assigned jobs and Baby gets them away from the cops. There is a thing with Jon Hamm that is hard to swallow and I found myself saying, "Give me a break!". But, other than that, I thought this was a very engrossing movie. You really care about Baby and are rooting for him throughout the picture. The music is almost another character because we see Baby doing everything in time to the music buzzing in his head. Very interesting.… 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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Epik_NinnjaAug 12, 2017

I didn't know what to expect of this movie. I thought maybe it was an action comedy and had pretty low expectations for it but it turned out to be much better than anticipated. Aside from the stylish getaway scenes and incorporations ofI didn't know what to expect of this movie. I thought maybe it was an action comedy and had pretty low expectations for it but it turned out to be much better than anticipated. Aside from the stylish getaway scenes and incorporations of music, the movie's story was about much more than fleeing crime scenes.The threat the evil characters pose on the protagonist is evident on several occasions and adds to the tension. Ultimately, this movie is a lot better than I expected and far better than your average movie.… Expand

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PeterAlexanderJul 18, 2017

Edgar Wright's filming style races onto screen with exhilarating pace. Every sequence, no matter its importance, is filmed in a way that captures you from start to finish. An engaging story, killer tunes and snappy dialogue work to keep theEdgar Wright's filming style races onto screen with exhilarating pace. Every sequence, no matter its importance, is filmed in a way that captures you from start to finish. An engaging story, killer tunes and snappy dialogue work to keep the viewer on the edge of their seat.… Expand

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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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EpicLadySpongeJun 28, 2017

Baby Driver combines numerous genres to make the ultimate surprise. You definitely would wish to see such a film like this, but another one like this definitely won't come out for quite a while now so Baby Driver would be worth seeing in yourBaby Driver combines numerous genres to make the ultimate surprise. You definitely would wish to see such a film like this, but another one like this definitely won't come out for quite a while now so Baby Driver would be worth seeing in your to-watch list.… 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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ty139Jul 3, 2017

A story which you can predict right from the beginning, so only direction and acting is left out to judge this movie - which is perfect and a must watch.

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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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abm0Jul 1, 2017

Solid original elements, lots of personality (and not just the main character), good music all the way. Just wish they'd done "that extra something" with the story - the way the story resolves, even though it's got the necessary twists to notSolid original elements, lots of personality (and not just the main character), good music all the way. Just wish they'd done "that extra something" with the story - the way the story resolves, even though it's got the necessary twists to not be entirely predictable, feels rushed and superficial somehow, like the plot wasn't fleshed out to an appropriate level for the highly compelling characters we were shown. So it was enjoyable and there are things about it that will stick with me, but I was left feeling like there should've been more to it, like something important was left out.… 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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SavageYetiAug 7, 2017

i highly enjoyed this movie a lot more than i thought i would, the acting, soundtrack, and stunt driving are absolutely amazing and i cant wait for it to hit Blu-ray to see it again, this movie is defiantly a must see.

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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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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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JorgeLestreAug 6, 2017

Baby Driver could be perfect. It has almost every good ingredients for an amusing action-flick if not for Lily James' annoying performance and that highly cliched finale.

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KaptenVideoAug 1, 2017

Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a young talented getaway driver for criminal mastermind (Kevin Spacey) who values his role in meticulously planned robberies.
Also starring, a bunch of cool cats including Jon Hamm („Mad Men“), Jon Bernthal („TheBaby (Ansel Elgort) is a young talented getaway driver for criminal mastermind (Kevin Spacey) who values his role in meticulously planned robberies.
Also starring, a bunch of cool cats including Jon Hamm („Mad Men“), Jon Bernthal („The Walking Dead“, also Frank Castle in „Daredevil“ and „The Punisher“ series), Jamie Foxx, Eiza González, Lily James, CJ Jones, Sky Ferreira, Flea et al.
I have always felt that people shouldn’t be OK with mediocre or **** screenplays in action movies just because we’re talking about „just action movies“ or „just entertainment“.
I can’t enjoy bad writing or lots of tired cliches in any genre, and luckily once in a while I do come across a good action movie which has, among other good things, a quality storytelling.
„Baby Driver“ is one of those – easily one of the best action movie of the summer, of the year and recent times.
I love almost everything about it, although I think it would benefit from a more compact final act which turns out to be a overlong series of chases, some by car, some by foot.
The main man behind all that goodness is Edgar Wright, director and a sole screenwriter. Yeah, I had to look his name up from IMDb, too.
Wright has already given birth to some modern classics already, namely cult action comedies „Shaun of the Dead“ and „Hot Fuzz“ (paving way to the stardom of Simon Pegg and Nick Frost) and „Scott Pilgrim vs. the World“ (one of the most constantly entertaining comic-based movies ever). And „Baby Driver“ may well be his best, most fully realized work yet.
One would think that a story based on driving cars fast can't give us anything fresh, but „Baby Driver“ actually manages to breath a lot of new life into this.
According to the makers, tricks and chases do not rely on computer effects, and the result is one memorable adrenaline-pumping mayhem indeed.
But there’s much more to it than fast cars. The movie is above average in every aspect I can think of – character-building, storytelling, creating suspense, making the actors look cool (an important thing for any action movie!).
The visual side is a constant source of pleasure as well, it’s carefully and masterfully orchestrated, down to details and including the inventive use of pop music which turns out to be quite an important part of the whole result.
All that seems to have inspired actors too whose work is memorable all-around. Wright seems to have almost Tarantino-like talent to make actors cool, or formerly quite cool actors interesting again. Case in point: Jamie Foxx and Jon Hamm in „Baby Driver“.
The central weight of the story still lies on one character, Baby. And this turns out to be one of the rare instances in action movies where giving a lot of backstory to central hero pays off totally and doesn’t bore at all.
Any of the ten million generic superhero movies made in past, present and future should learn from that. (BTW, Wright has co-written "Ant-Man" and Spielberg's "Tintin".)
Ansel Elgort has previously starred as Caleb in „Divergent“ series, which is some YA crap or other. He was also in „The Fault in Our Stars“ (also YA, but not crappy) and Jason Reitman’s forgettable „Men, Women & Children“. But „Baby Driver“ could be his true ticket to wider fame, and this young man is likable enough to deserve it.
The only thing a bit unattractive about „Baby Driver“ is its title, although you will understand and like it more once you have started watching.
It’s the best 112 minutes I’ve spent watching action movie in a long time. Give it a chance. It kicks ass.… Expand

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KeithDowJul 2, 2017

Baby Driver is essentially a musical action flick. The opening scene sets a manic tone for the rest of film in what feels like a mashup between La La Land and The Town. Simply put, writer/director Edgar Wright has a way of moving throughBaby Driver is essentially a musical action flick. The opening scene sets a manic tone for the rest of film in what feels like a mashup between La La Land and The Town. Simply put, writer/director Edgar Wright has a way of moving through scenes and occupying their spaces like none other. The visceral nature of Baby Driver is also attributable to the fact that 95 percent of the action and effects happen in-camera—shot on 35mm film no less—with CGI utilized for just a few touch-ups and quick shots. Baby Driver is yet another superb addition to Edgar Wright’s already impressive list of films. And thankfully it serves as a sort of oasis, easily among the best films released this year, in what so far has been a remarkably tepid output from Hollywood.… Expand

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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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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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golemgacJul 22, 2017

Baby Driver is a comedy/crime which is really hard to compare to any other film from these genres (except for other Edgar Wright's work). It takes the attention from viewer at the beginning to end while giving the big amount of perfectlyBaby Driver is a comedy/crime which is really hard to compare to any other film from these genres (except for other Edgar Wright's work). It takes the attention from viewer at the beginning to end while giving the big amount of perfectly fitting music. Action is really compelling, plot is smart, easy to follow and it encourages to care about our protagonist, Baby. It's not hard to predict what will happen in the first 30 minutes of watching but in second part of the film things are getting twisted, the whole crime/thriller mode is being activated with less amount of space for typical humour. The romance isn't the best and someone could say that it's the most flat and simplified part but for me relation between Baby and his "just-met love from the first sight" Debora came out quite natural and suitable to the rest of the movie.
Casting was perfect. Jamie Foxx as gangsta/psycho is extremely believable, Kevin Spacey is very minimalist but his performance is so charismatic and gentle that he need only one statement to give unforgettable expression/scene. The rest of the cast act also with no big flaws. Too bad Jon Bernthal was there only for a short time.
Talking about weak parts of Baby Driver is like talking about consequences of eating pizza - it's not worth its time. In the end we have some much fun with product which doesn't consider viewers as idiots (yes Baywatch, i'm looking at you). Although many things happen like in some fantasy (some elements of car chase, coincidences, romance part), it looks very realistic. We see character's motivations and how every situation escalates. Editing is on the highest level.
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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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DubeauJul 7, 2017

Good action movie but also good story in general. The beginning of the movie doesn't take itself seriously and after that it shift to something with more tension. The acting is very good, even the younger actors. Some humour, some darkerGood action movie but also good story in general. The beginning of the movie doesn't take itself seriously and after that it shift to something with more tension. The acting is very good, even the younger actors. Some humour, some darker moments. The movie didn't blow my mind but I was entertain. I give it a 80%… Expand

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KirvinJul 9, 2017

This movie was great, the driving sequences and the music really carries this film and enhanced the story line. The movie definitely gets a bonus for unique and originality something that has been lacking from most of the 2017 summer flicks.This movie was great, the driving sequences and the music really carries this film and enhanced the story line. The movie definitely gets a bonus for unique and originality something that has been lacking from most of the 2017 summer flicks. The down side that stopped this movie from being perfect is the tone shift hard towards the end, then the ending was less than satisfactory in my opinion. With all that said I still really enjoy movie and its worth a watch. Every actor and actress added an nice pieces that fit together perfectly and made this movie really great.… Expand

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TheWeedAug 17, 2017

I would say this is the best movie of the year so far. Edgar Wright is known for his over the top comedies (which I love also) so it's nice to see him try to jump into a lighthearted action movie. As usual, the cinematography is bloodyI would say this is the best movie of the year so far. Edgar Wright is known for his over the top comedies (which I love also) so it's nice to see him try to jump into a lighthearted action movie. As usual, the cinematography is bloody glorious. Edgar Wright has established himself as not only amazing at visual comedy, but now more interesting visual story telling.
If it were not for the ending it might have been the best Edgar Wright movie, however, it forces an overly happy ending. There was a point about 20 minutes before the real ending that would have made a far more engaging, bittersweet ending. I feel like the writers were so transfixed on making the happiest possible ending that they completely forgot about the pacing and tone.
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DesrouleauxJul 8, 2017

For me this was the must-see film of the summer, my expectations were set really high for this one. Baby Driver failed to exceed those expectations however. BUT! This film is really good, it kind of has it all; action scenes, tricky romance,For me this was the must-see film of the summer, my expectations were set really high for this one. Baby Driver failed to exceed those expectations however. BUT! This film is really good, it kind of has it all; action scenes, tricky romance, funny scenes and you even feel for some characters; especially Joe (CJ Jones). Another good aspect is how the main villain didn't turn out to be the one i expected from the beginning. The soundtrack/music in the film is great and Edgar Wright made amazing use of the music during the action scenes. All in all 8/10 and probably would've been 9/10 if it wasn't so hyped.… Expand

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AlexMovie16Jul 12, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Watch Baby Driver Full Movie - Online Free [ HD ] Streaming Here : http://qn.telemovie.pw/movie/339403/baby-driver.html

Baby Driver () - Ansel Elgort Big Talk Productions Movie HD

Genre : Action, Crime
Stars : Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Eiza González
Release : 2017-06-28
Runtime : 113 min.
Movie Synopsis :
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.… 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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RyanZhaoAug 29, 2017

Really enjoyed myself when watching this film, especially in the former part.
well although some of the plots doesn't make sense, yet after all it is not a very film focusing on logicality.

A very entertaining movie!

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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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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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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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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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goncalocoutoOct 20, 2018

"Baby Driver" foi um sucesso basicamente devido ao enorme talento de Edgar Wright e de Ansel Elgort.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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drlowdonJul 1, 2017

Having unwittingly stolen the car of a dangerous criminal Baby is forced to act as a getaway driver during a series of heists.

There is no doubt that Baby Driver is an entertaining movie with the action scenes set to music really standingHaving unwittingly stolen the car of a dangerous criminal Baby is forced to act as a getaway driver during a series of heists.

There is no doubt that Baby Driver is an entertaining movie with the action scenes set to music really standing out. It's also pretty funny in places but the script doesn't have the sharpness of Edgar Wright's previous work (particularly Shaun of the Dead) and the plot isn't terribly interesting and, for me at least, this holds it back from true classic status.… 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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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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TimW001Aug 21, 2017

A strong 7 based on how good the action sequences were along with the pacing and acting. Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Foxx are of course great actors. Visually it is an amazing movie. The use of colours and cinematography are incredibleA strong 7 based on how good the action sequences were along with the pacing and acting. Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Foxx are of course great actors. Visually it is an amazing movie. The use of colours and cinematography are incredible and the strong point of this film. The weaker point are the dialogue and character development for some of the characters. It's a bit cartoony which is the strong point when it comes to artistry and the weak point when it comes to characters.… 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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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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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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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.

All in all it's very entertaining for the most part, just switch off the tv when Buddy begins to hunt Baby...… 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.
I enjoy the movie and would recommend you to watch it.… 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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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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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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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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IkibanJul 30, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Throw in people loving mix tapes that remind them of childhoof from Guardians of the Galaxy, mix it with superficial characters and muscial components á la La La Land add some car chases and some unbelievable character twists towards the end and you get this. It is entertaining alright, but if you don´t fall in love with the protagonist during his first car singing you have a long time ahead of you.… 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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SilentTacticianSep 1, 2017

Good music, basic and simplistic plot. Fun to watch but for some reason, I didn't enjoy it all that much. Great acting by all the characters especially Spacey and Elgort. Thought that the music made the movie because the soundtrack was soGood music, basic and simplistic plot. Fun to watch but for some reason, I didn't enjoy it all that much. Great acting by all the characters especially Spacey and Elgort. Thought that the music made the movie because the soundtrack was so well woven throughout. Beyond that the plot was simplistic and predictable, car actions scenes were good.… Expand

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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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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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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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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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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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netflicJul 10, 2017

Have you ever seen a heist movie that is also a musical?
Have you heard a sound track where gun shots are used as drums?
I haven't. Here comes "Baby Driver", a very stylish musical-slash-action movie with a script that makes no sense at all.Have you ever seen a heist movie that is also a musical?
Have you heard a sound track where gun shots are used as drums?
I haven't. Here comes "Baby Driver", a very stylish musical-slash-action movie with a script that makes no sense at all. Even great actors like Kevin Spacey are flat and unconvincing. So, why does this movie have reviews so high? Frankly, I do not know. Good music, racy races (pun intended), a new style, as I already mentioned. But poor script full of cliches of all kinds, no interesting characters. On the other hand, there is something in the film that might make it a cult movie. So, you milage may vary.… Expand

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m_eldersJul 7, 2017

The first three scenes of the movie had me smiling uncontrollably. They set the stage: Baby is introduced, we get some hints at the dark deal behind the scenes, and we learn that music is everything. The intro was so unique and fresh that IThe first three scenes of the movie had me smiling uncontrollably. They set the stage: Baby is introduced, we get some hints at the dark deal behind the scenes, and we learn that music is everything. The intro was so unique and fresh that I almost didn't notice as every subsequent scene played out beat for beat exactly as one might have expected from the intro, right down to the obvious deaths and betrayals and the disgusting, regressive film stereotypes. The lead man, the lead villain, and the lead criminal are all white men. The female love interest is mindlessly devoted to her man. The white guy criminal is suave and gets the most screen time of the criminals, his wife is sexy and a reflection of him, and the black guy is a scary criminal. I kept expecting my expectations to be subverted because my expectations were embarrassingly bland, but alas. Each character can be described fully in one short, nuance-free sentence, and if you leave the theater saying, "What a unique ____!" I can guarantee that word isn't "plot."… Expand

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tibzoidJul 4, 2017

Kind of flabbergasted at the critical praise this cliche-ridden, unexceptional movie has received. "Hot Fuzz" had a million tons more heart, brains and fun than this film. "True Romance" did it better. If "Baby" is great, Hollywood is dead.

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SpangleJul 1, 2017

After releasing a film every three years since 2004, director Edgar Wright's latest effort comes after a four-year gap due to his flirtations with Ant-Man. Baby Driver, an action film about a man named Baby (Ansel Elgort) who is a getawayAfter releasing a film every three years since 2004, director Edgar Wright's latest effort comes after a four-year gap due to his flirtations with Ant-Man. Baby Driver, an action film about a man named Baby (Ansel Elgort) who is a getaway driver, is perhaps Wright's most commercially appealing film. With the box office to match and the film shaping up to a box office surprise to many this summer, it seems as though Wright has finally found some mainstream acceptance, at least in America. As with many directors who finally escape niche audiences and finally find themselves receiving applauds from the general public (without having to resort to their work being a "cult classic"), Wright has unfortunately compromised some of the frenetic fun of his early work. Though Baby Driver is nonetheless a quirky, funny, and often times surreal film, it winds up feeling wholly underwhelming with Wright ditching what made his earlier films work so well: characters.

Though Shaun of the Dead or Hot Fuzz were both action comedies, they nonetheless had great central characters. The supporting cast got the same treatment in those action films and this was especially true in his other works, Scott Pilgrim vs. the World and The World's End. Unfortunately, this latest work gives very little for any character. Baby, a music-loving kid with tinnitus and who is in love with Debora (Lily James), is given very little depth even as the star. Beyond having a black foster dad and dead parents, it is hard to imagine what was supposed to be learned about the kid. He does not really grow and is never really given room to explore any bit of him beyond brief flashbacks to the car crash that gave him tinnitus and killed his parents along with a cassette tape that has a recording of his mom (Sky Ferreira) singing. Too often, Wright seems to rely upon old school musical classics as a shortcut to actually write dialogue between characters or characters' backstories. It is often excusable when the supporting cast is lightly developed or if a film fails to develop many characters beyond narrative cliches when there is not a single protagonist. Unfortunately, beyond being a good kid with a bad past that has led to him being bound to crime boss Doc (Kevin Spacey) as a getaway driver, Baby gets no depth or nuance. As a result, it is easy to just roll your eyes with how pale he winds up being written.

This same problem is found with the entirety of the supporting cast. His girlfriend, Debora, is shown as being nothing more than idyllic yes man who does whatever Baby tells her to do. Leave work now? Sure. Travel the country right now with a guy you barely know? Sure. Let this guy just follow you home? Of course. She has no ideas of her own. No volition and, crucially, no motivation. Wright, likely, keeps it this way to make it easier to turn her into a stone cold badass at the end with her taking on Buddy (Jon Hamm) and trying to outrun the cops. Neither are convincing moments with how she is set up as nothing more than a young girl trying to make a living at a dead end job. Wright treats her as arm candy, lets her have a moment towards the end, and then reassures the audience she is nothing more than a dream girl from a song and relegates her to being nothing more than cute for trying to save Baby, but let's let the men handle this one, eh? For Doc, he suffers from the same issue, but in reverse. Though he does seem to always like Baby, his turn from a hard-nosed criminal who will never let go of Baby to a soft and sentimental man who sacrifices himself to save his beloved driver is borderline comical. The film may be an action-comedy, but its absurd and ludicrous suggestion that Debora could go from quiet waitress to being Bonnie and Doc could go from being a true monster to being Sulley from Monsters Inc. carries no water. These two, despite their vital importance to the plot, are woefully underwritten. For bank robbers Buddy, Darling (Eiza Gonzalez), and Bats (Jamie Foxx), they are similarly underwritten. All of them are crazy and impulsive with no depth for any of the trio ever being considered. They are just nuts and cannot be trusted. With them all being treated as villains of Baby by the end, this cast of underwritten villains makes it apparent why Wright wanted to work with Marvel: his lack of knowledge of how to write a capable villain would be welcomed, instead of questioned. The only saving grace with the villain is a good motivation for why they become the villain, but it comes off of the back of too little development until then to really make it click.… Expand

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foxgroveJul 4, 2017

Flashy, entertaining, but just a little bit too pleased with itself. To base a whole film around a soundtrack is almost certainly asking for trouble and inevitably Edgar Wright's idea and direction are both a lot better than his screenplay,Flashy, entertaining, but just a little bit too pleased with itself. To base a whole film around a soundtrack is almost certainly asking for trouble and inevitably Edgar Wright's idea and direction are both a lot better than his screenplay, which on more than a few occasions pushed the bounds of credibility. The cast are firing on all cylinders but the film annoyingly see-saws between good and fair throughout due to some loose writing. Strangely the music choices are often only ok, although credit must be given for them not having been over used in other films. Standout music piece is a track by 'Focus'(taken from Focus Three if I'm not mistaken)to accompany a chase sequence on foot involving 'Baby Driver' Ansel Elgort, who for once is actually good in a role. As befits a crime thriller the editing is sharp and the sound is clear. It must be said that the film definitely leaves an impression after disappearing from the screen. I just wish that the writing could have made that impression more consistent for me to appreciate the resultant movie better.… Expand

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TheWaffleNov 20, 2017

Baby Driver is a fun run-of-the-mill action movie, but it's not as spectacular as the reviews would have you believe. The driving sequences are good, but the inter-personal conflicts are far too contrived. It's a heist movie, it's not hard toBaby Driver is a fun run-of-the-mill action movie, but it's not as spectacular as the reviews would have you believe. The driving sequences are good, but the inter-personal conflicts are far too contrived. It's a heist movie, it's not hard to come up with good reasons for tension between criminals, and yet Baby Driver bends over backwards to create artificial tension with random thugs picking a fight with Baby even after he's saved their bacon. The movie also leans heavily on a romance that just doesn't really work all that well in my opinion, the girl is hopelessly in love with Baby from their first scene and it doesn't really go anywhere after that. Finally, Baby's over-wrought conscience is a bit hard to square with his actions in the film. We're supposed to see him as a good kid in a bad spot, but he is an accessory to dozens of serious crimes and put civilians in danger constantly. In the end, I would recommend Drive instead, but Baby Driver is still a good time.… Expand

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MeiLongDongSep 20, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Being a fan of racing and cars, I bought this movie without seeing if first (I don't recommend it). It started out cool with a cool opening scene but it never got to where I was expecting it to go. I didn't feel like I was watching an action/musical (which I thought it was gonna be) There was way too much dialogue to be a musical. Spacey's character is a waste of talent and could've been played by anybody along with Fox. The movie started out about a bunch of professional thieves, but thieves they are not. They're just psycho and that's it with no regard for innocent lives or anyone other than themselves and they all blame Baby for their problems even though it ultimately isn't. That cool car on the movie poster? It's in one scene for a minute or two. It isn't the type of film to watch multiple times (an actual musical would've been) so I'm sure that was the first and last time I'll watch it. I was expecting more from all the buzz.… Expand

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neilsonJul 2, 2017

This movie was only creative and fresh on the surface. Underneath, the plot line is not very interesting and certainly not new. While undeniably slick and well-shot, I found that the characters lacked any sort of realistic dimension thatThis movie was only creative and fresh on the surface. Underneath, the plot line is not very interesting and certainly not new. While undeniably slick and well-shot, I found that the characters lacked any sort of realistic dimension that would allow me to care much about the plot. I was disappointed given the positive reviews and word-of-mouth.… Expand

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Rebecca31Jun 28, 2017

It's a bank heist movie about the driver. Sure we’ve seen that before but it brings a freshness to this genre that you just can’t help but love. Without a doubt the soundtrack is the best thing about Baby Driver. It’s not simply distractingIt's a bank heist movie about the driver. Sure we’ve seen that before but it brings a freshness to this genre that you just can’t help but love. Without a doubt the soundtrack is the best thing about Baby Driver. It’s not simply distracting you with catchy songs like some movies. It incorporates the songs brilliantly they become essential to the story. You can’t imagine Baby Driver without the soundtrack.
Ansel Elgort and Kevin Spacey are particularly great accompanied by Jon Hamm and just the right amount of Jamie Foxx but as for Lily James and Eiza Gonzalez, well they’re just there for the sake of it. Underdeveloped with little to no chemistry with any of the other characters. I thoroughly enjoyed Baby Driver but what lets it down unfortunately was the over the top conclusion. Or should I say conclusions. Feels a lot like Edgar Wright had three different endings in mind, couldn’t choose one so went with all three. This was rather disappointing to see as I had such high hopes and all the critics haven’t stopped fangirling over this movie for months. Well I’m not going to fangirl over it. When it comes down to it you’ve got action, fantastic car chases reminiscent of great action movies through the ages all accompanied by a stand out soundtrack so what more do you want? Recommended.… Expand

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Tony1984Jul 11, 2017

If you like car chase movies with Tarantino levels of violence and snappy chit chat with top class actors, then this is the movie for you, except the for lead actor that is.. Ansel Elsgort is awful, way out of his depth with no screenIf you like car chase movies with Tarantino levels of violence and snappy chit chat with top class actors, then this is the movie for you, except the for lead actor that is.. Ansel Elsgort is awful, way out of his depth with no screen presence at all, zilch zero nada. In fairness the writers were mawkishly nauseating in establishing his character's virtue 〔Dead Mom, Savantesque, Loves Old Music, Looks after Black disabled Step father, Kind to old ladies, Self Sacrificial....where's the sick bag 〕which doesn't help. Regardless he's abysmal and he ,with the capable assistance of a jarring music director with no sense of tone or timing , ruin it for everybody and we get a 6 at best.....8.5? Get outta here shills… Expand

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Kevdog33Jul 7, 2017

The kiss the ring mentality that garnered this movie universal acclaim has me wondering. Are all these critics trying to keep something hidden? Were there children and wives threatened? Or, are they all gutless and not familiar in the carThe kiss the ring mentality that garnered this movie universal acclaim has me wondering. Are all these critics trying to keep something hidden? Were there children and wives threatened? Or, are they all gutless and not familiar in the car chase/heist film. Tis true I score films similar to what a college professor might score a paper. This rag with some decent scenes in the first half fails in the second act with redundancy and lack of ideas. Save your money and time but watch out for Edgar Wright as he has got the goods on all the "real" critics or perhaps even you.… Expand

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DefinitelyMaybAug 18, 2017

I seriously don't get all the hype about this film. Sure I love Edgar Wright's direction in Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead and with Scott Pilgrim, but this movie is substandard at best as a comedy heist film. First, it does neither of its genreI seriously don't get all the hype about this film. Sure I love Edgar Wright's direction in Hot Fuzz, Shaun of the Dead and with Scott Pilgrim, but this movie is substandard at best as a comedy heist film. First, it does neither of its genre elements particularly well - I wasn't laughing nor particularly thrilled for most parts. The plot is very generic and lacks any sense of urgency for the most part. Character motivations are all over the place like Edgar Wright's hair and editing-wise, wasn't anything special. People seem to harp on about how great the action is and how its well timed to the songs, but I don't see anything great about it to be honest. Perhaps why I didnt like this film is that I've seen it before. That was a masterpiece called Drive and Baby Driver seems to borrow everything about it. The good things about Baby Driver is that it is midly entertaining and some of the songs are okay, I guess, apart from the fact its blasting at the audicence 24/7 like an angsty teen's mixtape.… Expand

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AproxxAug 11, 2018

This movie is a fun "ride". Everything is on point. But the ceilling is low. The crime is dumbed down because that's not the point of the movie. The romance rushed, probably to make the movie quicker. The plot/story ultra cliché.

But itsThis movie is a fun "ride". Everything is on point. But the ceilling is low. The crime is dumbed down because that's not the point of the movie. The romance rushed, probably to make the movie quicker. The plot/story ultra cliché.

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CapnConundrumJul 7, 2017

This is being falsely inflated due to the movie dry spell this summer. The plot is uninspired. None of the characters are even mildly interesting. There are only two characters with consistent personalities, and each of them areThis is being falsely inflated due to the movie dry spell this summer. The plot is uninspired. None of the characters are even mildly interesting. There are only two characters with consistent personalities, and each of them are nauseating. This would make a great music video except they don't even make use of that properly. I enjoyed watching it, but don't expect something great. Expect to have fun and feel like it was worth your money. You'll be happy you saw it. Expect something great and you'll be sorely disappointed.… Expand

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ConorMacleodJul 6, 2017

Sure to be a Cult Classic amongst most audiences, Edgar Wright's Baby Driver has a distinctive beat making it a pretty good ride to experience.

Baby Driver: B- (G3)

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mw3491Jul 10, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A lot of fellow reviewers have expressed the same cocnern that there's a big dry spell this summer for consumable movies. While enjoyable on the whole, the comedy feels rooted in slapstick and the ending doesn't provide the same truly fun twist that Edgar Wright's other films provide. Ansel Elgort is almost bearable...feels like a continuation of a Dua Lipa music video he stars in where he saves the day driving a light-up Lexus and doesn't say anything or even make any facial expressions really. :|… Expand

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Colin123Jul 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. I am surprised this movie got so many great reviews. The characters just don't seem plausible. The sound track is great I will give it that, and the idea about the main character having a 'disability' is interesting but isn't explored properly. Yes, the car chase scenes show a lot of great filming but get pretty redundant. The main character doesn't really cut it as the 'reluctant' criminal. He only goes straight when his hand is forced. He could have made a positive decision much earlier in the film. And all the killing and violence just seems thrown together in some kind of unreality. It is hard to cheer for the main character who only seems to redeem himself at the very very end, which is much too late at least for me. It had a lot of potential but lost me in the end.… Expand

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CittadelOct 8, 2017

"Baby Driver" is a great example of the Wes-Anderson-like new wave of movies that is dominating 2017's box offices. This movie shows a more artistic way of telling a story, in which it succeeds in a lot of ways -- but it fails too. Some"Baby Driver" is a great example of the Wes-Anderson-like new wave of movies that is dominating 2017's box offices. This movie shows a more artistic way of telling a story, in which it succeeds in a lot of ways -- but it fails too. Some scenes are a bit too cheesy and made me feel a little cringy. Baby's mega-playbackshow is fun to watch in the beginning, but after an hour of seeing a grown-up perform some sort of musical.ly show everywhere he goes, you'll get fed up with it, trust me. Nevertheless I enjoyed watching this movie, but I don't think I would watch it again.… Expand

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