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Originally Posted by KazooBloo
Twilight.  |
Were you forced into watching it?
Because I hate to imagine myself in that situation.
Baby Driver (2017)
Edgar Wright is back, and this time, he's turning the heist genre into a music fest unlike any other. Ansel Elgort (The Fault in Our Stars) is Baby, a young getaway driver who drives to the beat of his own soundtrack (which I
HIGHLY recommend you buy after seeing this film). Working for Doc (Kevin Spacey), Baby is the best of the best. But yearning for a life away from crime, he comes across a waitress named Debora (Lily James) and instantly falls for her... which comes to affect him in more ways than one when Baby is lured into a doomed heist.
This movie is proof that Edgar is one of the most brilliant directors working today. Combining camerawork with sound design and brilliant timing, what this film ends up with is a fast-paced action film that is so original you swear this could end up as a big contender when awards season comes around. The actors are fantastic as well. As well as Ansel, Kevin and Lily, there's also great performances from Jamie Foxx, Jon Hamm, Eiza González and Jon Bernthal (in a small role despite his big credits in the trailers and posters). Another thing to note is that while there are some really funny moments
("Oh, you mean Jason." "NO!!"), this isn't a comedy. It's more of an action drama as it features some quite intense moments.
In summary: This is one toe-tapping heist film you'll enjoy. Highly recommended (for
BOTH the movie
AND the soundtrack).
Up next: Either Christopher Nolan's Dunkirk or DreamWorks' Captain Underpants (because we Aussies
LOVE to receive films 6 months after the US has them!
)