Baby Driver
The brief
Edgar Wright turns a getaway driver flick into a full-blown musical where every screech, gunshot, and footstep syncs to the beat. Ansel Elgort's tinnitus-afflicted Baby moves through heists like he's choreographing a dance number, while Jon Hamm chews scenery as the volatile crew member who makes everything go sideways. The whole thing pulses with kinetic energy that makes even mundane diner conversations feel like they're building to something explosive. Perfect for anyone who thought Drive needed more actual driving and wondered what would happen if Wright applied his Shaun of the Dead precision to car chases instead of zombie kills.
The verdict
If you love stylish action films where every car chase and gunfight is choreographed like a music video, this is pure adrenaline-fueled perfection. If you prefer your action grounded in realism rather than rhythmic spectacle, the constantly synchronized soundtrack might feel more gimmicky than thrilling.
Watch with
- 👥 Action movie fans who appreciate style
- 👫 Music lovers who want visual rhythm
- ⚠️ Avoid with those sensitive to gun violence
Heads up
- Frequent gun violence and shootouts (frequent)
- Car chase sequences with crashes (moderate)
- Some strong language throughout (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Edgar Wright
- Cast
- Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Eiza González, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx
Official synopsis
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Speed Racer (2008)
Both are kinetic, music-driven action films celebrating vehicular choreography and style.
Total runtime: 1h 52m + 2h 15m = 4h 7m
