Edgar Wright is known for his unique and wildly creative films in Hollywood. Films like Shaun of the Dead (2004), Hot Fuzz (2007), Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010), and The World’s End (2013) are proofs of his outstanding filmmaking abilities. However, there is one film in Wright’s filmography that manages to stand out from these mentioned projects. Many critics have declared that film as the best film from Edgar Wright. We are talking about Baby Driver (2017), currently available on Netflix.
Baby Driver revolves around Baby (Ansel Elgort), a young and skilled driver with tinnitus, who works for Doc in order to repay him a debt. He likes Debora (Lily James) and plans to run with her to leave his criminal life behind. But he agrees to aid Doc in one last heist. However, everything turns into chaos after the job goes awry, resulting in violence and betrayal.
Wright’s innovative direction and stylish editing make Baby Driver an entertaining watch. The action sequences and car chases are well-choreographed. The film’s cast does an impressive job, particularly Kevin Spacey, Jamie Foxx, and Ansel Elgort. The movie is a beautiful and stylish blend of drama, romance, and action. It has some unexpected plot twists and compelling characters.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Baby Driver has a ‘fresh’ score of 92% based on 395 certified reviews. Stream it now on Netflix. Enjoy!