Baby Driver [Blu-ray] [Region B] [2017]

This is a film that really shouldn't work. The basic premise is odd, there's a lot of violence, big holes in the plot, and some scenes - gun fights set to music - border on the preposterous.And yet... There's a terrific sound track, some great car chases, and the main character is quirky and likeable. Give it two hours of your time and enjoy the ride. But make sure you fasten your seat belt!

You know when you see a film and turn it off or watch somthing else .That was what happened when i first watched this . After finding out that Edgar Wright had directed it , it was time too revisit and reappraise it , good job too as its very good , in the kind of way when you see a film you think your going to hate but surprise yourself by really liking it. This action film is in fact a musical , but without the spontaneous breaking into dance and song, it'll make sense when you see it. GREAT soundtrack ,can't stress that enough, good simple plot too . Getting someone to watch a film you love is always difficult as the listener looks at you as if you mad or someone trying to convert them too a new religion. Its time for a bit of blind faith in someone you dont know and surprise yourself and think " im glad i saw that" . This is shot in time with the music so the scene where Baby walks to the coffee shop is not only shot in one long take ' brilliantly 'done , you'll see the words of the song appear as griftti on the wall ect. as the camera reaches that point , its amazing .

It's fun all the way through. But the craft is just amazing when you realise how well it's edited and syncd to the music. It has a Pulp Fiction feel. All great characters and Lily James is smoking and sultry and Jon Hamm actually makes for a great villain. And the retro soundtrack taps your feet and nods your head. "Keep yourself alive" while you watch this film.

Baby driver has long been on my ‘to watch list’. At some stage it was available through our streaming providers. But missed that, so while facing a drought of new series and movies, I decided to buy it in HD on Prime and did not regret it at all. Also I’m glad to have a copy available in my library for future viewings by the children or guests.The main character, Baby is a laidback youth with an innocent charm. He is a getaway driver that times his driving moves to his iPod songs. His distressing backstory and motivations are gradually revealed as the story progresses. He mixes with seasoned criminals that work for Doc, the mastermind, who somehow has a hold over Baby.Baby Driver is fairly fresh and original movie, it is stylistic fast-paced and attractive viewing enhanced by the songs and soundtrack. This compensates for the narrative, flat characters and somewhat unappealing, and predictable storyline. It’s a bit of a lighthearted alternative to the typical hardcore gangster movies, with a carefree youth romance wrapped up in it. The whole concept, the style and the action leaves a slick impression it sis enjoyable viewing. Yet, it also distracts given the lack of realism in some of the assumptions, the car chase action and character choices. For example Baby’s girlfriend does not question his criminal involvement nor is she moved by the bloody consequences of their choices.Even so it is a great diversion from the typical suspense, gangster and car chase movies. And it is mostly an exhilarating movie to enjoy.

Unusual as everything is choreographed tightly to the soundtrack. The villains are really sinister, especially Jamie Foxx. John Hamm (Mad Men) does an excellent turn as a fallen stockbroker turned bank robber. The heists and driving scenes are amazing. I found the ending following the final heist/chase very disappointing as it petered out and people started acting out of character (in ways I can't divulge without spoilers). Something more dramatic with a proper explosive payoff would have been much better. Up to that point, one of my favourite films. I took the opportunity to watch the first 3/4 of the film a couple of times, to really capture the clever blend of the music with the action.

A work of absolute genius. Laser focus editing timed to the beat of an all time great soundtrack, this is everything cool in movies and more. Incredible cast, thrilling action and for Edger Wright fans a new direction and a new depth in his commitment to blending film and music into a seamless whole. It's Tarantino if his films could dance. Freakin' loved it.

It's quite good fun and, as others have said, the editing with the soundtrack is exceptional. It's acted fine (it's an action movie) and the car chase sequences are really well done. It's got a bit of humour and the lead and his love interest are adequately charismatic. A solid film and an entertaining couple of hours. Get the beers and crisps out and have fun, but don't expect anything revolutionary.