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Baby Driver
2017 113 min United Kingdom, United States of America R 16+
★8.1
Action, Crime
Director: Edgar Wright
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Description
After being coerced into working for a crime boss, a young getaway driver finds himself taking part in a heist doomed to fail.
Budget:
$34M
US Gross:
$107.83M
Worldwide:
$226.95M
Starring
Ansel Elgort
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Jon Bernthal
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Jon Hamm
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Awards
BAFTA 2018
— Best Film Editing
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Sound
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Film Editing
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2018
— Best Actor or Actress
BAFTA 2018
— Best Sound
Golden Globe 2018
— Best Actor (Comedy or Musical)
Screen Actors Guild Awards 2018
— Best Stunt Ensemble
Academy Awards 2018
— Best Sound Editing
Saturn Awards 2018
— Best Action/Adventure Film
Key opinion
Baby Driver is widely praised as a stylish and highly energetic action film defined by its innovative integration of music and choreography. While its technical execution and soundtrack are frequently cited as masterfully crafted, reactions to the narrative and character development are more polarized, with some viewers finding the plot clichéd or uneven.
| Score | The soundtrack functions as a core narrative element, with action sequences masterfully synced to the music's rhythm. | |
| Production | The use of practical stunt work and minimal CGI creates a grounded and authentic feel for the car chases. | |
| Direction | Edgar Wright's direction delivers a refreshing, fast-paced, and highly stylized visual experience. | |
| Screenplay | While some find the narrative brisk and engaging, others feel the screenplay relies heavily on overused heist tropes and under-written character motivations. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the acting are split, with some praising the charismatic ensemble and others finding specific performances unremarkable or lacking depth. | |
| Originality | The film's tone is divisive; viewers either embrace the slick, high-energy style as a refreshing summer blockbuster or dismiss it as a superficial departure from the director’s usual satirical wit. |