That is One Fine Baby

Rating: 9/10 (23 November 2017)

I'm not a huge fan of the work Edgar Wright, but I do admire his comedic and often fast paced style of filmmaking that can really grope a viewer into his work. So when I heard about Baby Driver, I didn't know what to expect from it, and let me just say, this could very well be Wright's finest achievement in filmmaking that I've seen thus far. This is in every sense of the word an amazing thrill ride that must be seen by all.
As a die hard fan of action movies, Wright really captures the style, the suspense, the fast pace, and even the dark grittiness and humor that you'd find in a modern day action flick, and boy did this movie come with a kick. The action is always on full throttle, the fact that this was all filmed with little to no special effects is just mind boggling, the editing goes nuts without getting choppy or all over the place, the timing is excellent, and it really got me on the edge of my seat.
Since this is a movie about a young man who was a victim of childhood trauma and must drown his sorrows out with music, that's where the movie shines phenomenally. Not only does each song play in accordance to the plot, but the timing, the choreography, and especially the pacing really elevate this film to new heights creating a sense of fun along the ride.
Story wise, it's not that great in concept, since the titular character works for a kingpin but must get out of there after falling for a waitress. However, the romance, the character's charm, the stellar performance from Ansel Elgort, and earning to get out somewhere far really makes the titular character all the more worth rooting for. As for the other characters, they range from delightful like Debora and Joseph, to subtly maniacal like Kevin Spacey's Doc, to sinister yet witty like Darling and Jamie Foxx's Bats, to charming albeit disturbing like....well, I would say his name, but you just have to see the movie to find out.
To sum it all up, Edgar Wright successfully packed raw and upbeat music into an already kick ass action flick complete with cute romance, a lovable main protagonist, high stakes, subtle emotion, breathtaking cinematography and stunts, and even a few laughs here and there. There is not a single moment in this film where Wright's passion can not be seen on screen, he put that much heart and soul into this given his admiration for action films. One of if not THE best movie of summer 2017, and here's to more delightful flicks like it in the future.