Action-packed, Cool, Funny & Totally Brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2017)

Whatever the plot, whether it's a zombie or robot invasion, a action-comedy cop spoof, or a crime drama about a getaway driver called BABY. One thing's for sure, since it's Edgar Wright, it's gonna be a fun ride (pardon puns!) and with BABY DRIVER, it certainly is a both fun and brilliant ride!
BABY DRIVER is quite simply one of the best films I've seen in 2017 if not the best! It's gripping, exciting, romantic and really FUN. In my opinion it's Wright's best work, period. Everything about it is pure genius: the script, the plot, the scenes, the characters, the action and of course the soundtrack!
Baby Driver does owes some of its greatness to it's killer sound track which really kicks the film on wards and combined with the amazing script, creates scenes which are a little similar to something out of La la Land (only with more guns and shooting). I would've liked some Bowie or Hendrix but that's just me!
Like I've said, the script is AMAZING and transforms the film not into your average heist movie but into a much cooler animal! It's a romance, comedy, musical (only without singing, but dancing instead) and, it's a thriller too! There was serious tension in this movie and I was gripped from the beginning and held at the edge of my seat! Wright really excels with this movie in both his writing and directing.
Each scene is laced with killer dialogue, often brilliant music and great performances too! It's a heist thriller like no other and was a real joy to watch.
Wright directs such a BRILLIANT cast too and combined with the story and script I ended up hooked but also REALLY caring about the characters. The cast in this film is on FIRE and every single member is on top-form!
The two main leads, Elgort and James are simply wonderful to watch and share REAL screen chemistry! Their musical romance is simply enchanting to watch. Elgort is Baby and he delivers a strong, authentic and really enjoyable performance. He cares so much for Deborah (James) and his Foster-Father and is the typical lovable rogue who wants to get out of "the game" but is too far in. He drives like a legend and dances like Ryan Gosling (only better!). Lilly James is the movie's heroine Deborah and before I saw this movie, I was NOT a Lilly James fan, but after her first few minutes on screen, I have to admit that I was smitten. She's adorably charismatic, authentic and yes, sexy. She plays a sort of Juliet but more tough and is really a heroine that you can fall in love with.
The rest of the cast really delivers too. The great Jon Hamm delivers a brilliant, strong and charismatic performance as Buddy but his character's certainly no Don Draper. His gangster wife (Darling), Eliza González also delivers a charismatic performance and her and Hamm share a dark and passionate chemistry as well. Jamie Foxx as always delivers a VERY charismatic performance as the violent thug Bats and is another gripping presence in this movie. Finally, Kevin Spacey reminds us that he is still a very fine actor and delivers a very strong performance as the brains behind the operation: Doc. He plays someone who is a hard criminal mastermind but he also has a softer side and cares for Baby almost like a son or nephew.
All of these FANTASTIC factors push the film along it's tense and exciting path to the finale and I must say I LOVE the way Wright pulls it all together. He ties up all the loose ends and at the end you feel happy and satisfied and feels like the film has ended perfectly.
I REALLY LOVED this movie and would seriously recommend to anyone. Wright has once again shown us that he is a very fine director and can make a darn good movie!