Fresh, Fun and Original

Rating: 10/10 (11 July 2017)

*Plot*
Without spoiling anything, the movie is about a young getaway driver, Baby (Ansel Elgort) who's parents were killed in a car accident. As a result of this event, he damaged his hearing and therefore, constantly listens to music to drown the humming noise in his ear. He is pressured into working for this kingpin (Kevin Spacey) and works as the driver of a crew in a series of robberies. Baby meets this waitress named Debora (Lily James) and falls in love with her. Arguably, this was the weakest aspect of the movie. This is because there could have been more emphasis on character development and the relationship between the two. Their relationship simply did not feel strong enough to justify the life changing and threatening decisions Debora made in the final third of the movie. However, despite this the plot was exciting and the pacing was spot on. 8.5/10
*Cinematography*
Baby Driver was a beautifully executed movie and it was a fresh breath of originality. This film has Edgar Wright written all over it. The action sequences are smooth and easy to follow and the colorful cinematography is gorgeous. Baby driver has the perfect blend of fast cuts and long shots which make the movie visually stunning. 10/10
*Music*
Baby Driver is an action musical. The music plays a huge role in the film and it is in perfect sync with all the shots and events that occur before us. One of the things that Baby Driver made me do is leave the movie theater desperate to listen to the entire music score and it is indeed a combination of a variety of different songs which perfectly suit the style and plot of the movie itself. 10/10
*Performances*
Baby Driver employed a greatly talented cast in Kevin Spacey, Ansel Elgort, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Lily James and Eiza Gonzalez. As one would expect the acting was fantastic from all of the cast members. 10/10
It is definitely worth the watch. Edgar Wright does not disappoint!