Stylish car chase action film

Rating: 8/10 (23 June 2020)

It was the first time for me to watch an Edgar Wright film. Above all, I was very impressed by his style, the meticulous direction and editing. The use of bright colors distinguishes this from many crime films which tend to be dark and dim.
The sound and music have a significant role in the film, because they represent Baby's hearing. You will notice how delicately each sound is arranged. And it's kind of ambiguous that the songs played in the film are soundtrack songs chosen by the directer, and also songs chosen by Baby on his iPod, either way to express his emotions.
Story is about Baby's wish to get out from the illegal job, and the criminal organization that does not let him to go. But it seems to me Baby is not just a victim of the exploitation of the criminals, because the reason he has gotton into the world is partly that he has talent as a getaway driver. He seems to fight more against his own nature than against the threat by the criminals. It makes this film an introverted one.
Similarly the criminal organization is not really an organization. It's just a bunch of indivisuals. Doc, Buddy, Darling and Bats, each of them has their own strong character, interesting backgound, and internal conflict.
Car chase scenes are the most exciting ones that I've ever seen. They are cheerful too, because the bright colors and uptempo songs give them some comical touch. And they are not just exciting as action, but also many important plot twists and dialogues are taken place in the cars.