Floor It!

Rating: 10/10 (12 July 2017)

Edgar Wright has done it. Just like George Miller's "Mad Max" entry a couple of years ago, he has assembled what might be the best movie of the year. It's entertaining, daring, innovative, full of exciting performances and thrills. It doesn't compromise, aligns itself with a contemporary period or a disability; it stays true to its genre, and it's probably as cool as a movie has ever been.
At the heart of the film is Baby, an orphan who has associated himself with a crime lord (Spacey). He has to pay a debt and is a reliable driver who can outrun the authorities almost 100% of the time. He is well liked and respected by most of the people he works with. However, some shady characters show up to complicate matters. Luckily, Baby has about fulfilled his part of the deal and can now "retire" from this business.
When the film opens, the crew includes a couple who seems to be in love and work well together. Later, it becomes apparent that there is a bit of sadist nature to their relationship, and they might be more lethal that their looks reveal. The new crew shows up, and it becomes clear to Baby that he is not suited for this lifestyle. He's glad to be moving on to better things, and he meets this lovely waiter, Debora (James) which gives him hope the future will be o.k.
Baby lives with a deaf man who watches him closely and is very fond of the young man. We notice Baby is also very protective of him. This old man advises Baby to live a simple and honest life; for a while, things are going well until circumstances force Baby to return to his previous job. Things become even more dangerous when a thug (Fox) appears and shows very little patience with others' quirks and mistakes. He doesn't hesitate making threats and demonstrating that people have very little chance to make it when he's around.
"Baby Driver" never stops delivering. Each one of its characters is a real person, letting us sympathize or hate their actions. Lily James and Elgorn have palpable chemistry, so watching him try everything he can to keep her safe. Getting this done is going to involve some quick moves, resorting to new tricks, and hoping luck doesn't run out.
We have plenty of car chases, with a few of them involving fire power, hot tempers, and some unpredictable turns. Baby's life has never been easy. He carries a load, and as we have noticed actions have consequences, with people he loves, having a good chance of meeting a violent end. The ride is fun, exciting, and pretty dangerous.