Baby Driver, an Edgar Wright (Hot Fuzz (2007) written/directed action movie about a young getaway driver, one who is forced to take part in a heist that’s doomed to fail isn’t a bad film. I just didn’t love it.

The film’s style and music are loud and fun, especially if you like the songs. The whole production, stylistically, is quite the achievement. Plus, it’s generally an entertaining experience.

Nevertheless, I found it quite forgettable. This is partly because I’m not exactly the key target demographic. I feel that there was room for the story to work better. For example, without spoiling anything, my biggest issue with Baby Driver is the main ‘change of heart’ at the end. I just didn’t buy it for the character involved, not even for a second.

What I liked most about Wright’s movie is the moment (s) when Elgort’s character starts to run. After all, I have always been quite partial to a good running sequence. It’s the height of thrills/suspense, is it not, particularly during a chase?

Baby Driver is one you watch if you’re curious enough.

Happy Film Loving,

G