“Baby Driver” is a 2017 American action-crime film written and directed by Edgar Wright. The film follows Baby (Ansel Elgort), a young and talented getaway driver who works for a rotating cast of bank robbers led by Doc (Kevin Spacey). Baby is constantly listening to music to drown out his tinnitus, a constant ringing in his ears that he acquired in a childhood accident.
When he meets the love of his life, Debora (Lily James), Baby sees a chance to leave his criminal past behind and start a new life. However, Doc forces him to participate in one final heist that could jeopardize his future and the life he wants with Debora.
Review:
“Baby Driver” received critical acclaim for its innovative and stylish approach to the heist movie genre. The film was praised for its fast-paced action sequences, clever writing, and outstanding soundtrack that is an integral part of the plot. Ansel Elgort‘s charismatic performance as Baby was also highly praised, as were the performances by Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Jamie Foxx, and Jon Hamm.
The film’s unique blend of music and action earned it several award nominations, including Best Sound Editing at the Academy Awards and a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy.
Awards:
“Baby Driver” won several awards for its sound and music, including the Academy Award for Best Sound Editing and two nominations for the Grammy Awards. The film also won the Empire Award for Best Soundtrack and was nominated for several other awards, including the BAFTA Award for Best Editing and the Saturn Award for Best Action or Adventure Film.
| Directed by | Edgar Wright, |
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| Written by | Edgar Wright |
| Produced by | Nira Park Tim Bevan Eric Fellner |
| Starring | Ansel Elgort, Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Eiza González, Jon Hamm, Jamie Foxx, Jon Bernthal, |
| Cinematography | Bill Pope |
| Edited by | Paul Machliss Jonathan Amos |
| Music by | Steven Price |
| Production companies |
TriStar Pictures MRC Big Talk Productions Working Title Films |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
| Release dates | March 11, 2017 (SXSW) June 28, 2017 (US and UK) |
| Running time | 113 minutes |
| Countries | United States United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $34 million |
| Box office | $226.9 million |