Baby Driver (2017)

About Baby Driver

‘Baby Driver’ is a 2017 action movie directed by Edgar Wright. The film revolves around the character named Baby, who is a young getaway driver for various bank heists. He relies on the beat of his personally-curated soundtrack to be the best, making him almost invincible on the roads. But when he falls for a waitress named Debora, he wants to turn his back on a life of crime. However, the criminal life doesn't want that easy to leave him behind.

Making / Production

'Baby Driver' is crafted by the acclaimed director Edmonton, who is renowned for blending in visual comedy with an impactful narrative. Production began in mid-2016, and the movie was shot mostly in Atlanta, Georgia. The film is notable for choreographing the action sequences and stunts to music, creating a unique experience for viewers.

Actors

• Ansel Elgort plays the role of Baby with a ne'er skip-a-beat performance, portraying a character who masks his emotions under sunglasses and headphones.
• Lily James as Debora is the love interest of Baby. She beautifully plays a charming character who dreams of leaving everything behind and hit the road.
• Jamie Foxx portrays Bats, a fierce and unhinged criminal, with his excellent acting skills truly making the viewer a believer of his psychotic tendencies.
• Jon Hamm and Eiza González portray Buddy and Darling, a crime couple providing memorable performances through their chemistry and tension.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• All car chase scenes in the film were performed practically, without computer-generated imagery.
• Baby’s character suffers from tinnitus, and the music he listens to throughout the film helps drown out the ringing in his ears.
• Director Edgar Wright started working on this project in 1995 but didn't finish the script until 2011.

Awards

'Baby Driver' has received several nominations and won many awards. The film secured three nominations for the Academy Awards in categories such as Best Film Editing, Best Sound Mixing and Best Sound Editing.

Quotes

• "I'm not the one who got lucky, I'm the one who's good." - Baby
• "You're the best in the business... just as long as you're doing your business." - Doc
• "Don’t feed me any more lines from Monsters, Inc. It pisses me off!" - Bats

Music, Soundtrack

• "Bellbottoms" by The Jon Spencer Blues Explosion
• "Hocus Pocus" by Focus
• "Easy" by The Commodores
• "Never, Never Gonna Give You Up" by Barry White
• "Baby Driver" by Simon & Garfunkel