Baby Driver

A skilled young driver nicknamed Baby uses a constant playlist to tune out the world while he serves as the wheelman for a local crime boss. Pressured to repay a debt, he pilots a rotating crew through carefully timed heists that rely on his calm and reflexes. Falling for Debora, a hopeful waitress, he starts picturing a quieter life, but complicating personalities and escalating stakes put that plan at risk. The film keeps its focus on momentum and timing, showing how music, skill, and loyalty collide without revealing how the story resolves.

Released in 2017, Baby Driver was written and directed by Edgar Wright, who crafted the script around a music-driven concept. The ensemble cast includes Ansel Elgort, Lily James, Kevin Spacey, Jon Hamm, and Jamie Foxx, and the soundtrack plays a central role in the film's design.

The movie drew major awards attention for its technical achievements, earning several prominent nominations, including three Academy Award nods for its editing and sound work. It also received praise and recognition from various critics groups and industry guilds for how music and picture were integrated.

Baby Driver left a clear mark on pop culture with its image of choreographed driving set to a curated playlist. The opening bank job and multiple car sequences, timed to specific tracks, became shorthand for music-led action, and the film influenced advertising, music video ideas, and later filmmakers looking to sync sound and motion in bold ways.

Critics generally responded well, reflected in a 7.4/10 average from over 16,000 votes, with many praising the film's energetic pacing, inventive editing, and the way songs are woven into action. Performances, especially by Elgort and the strong supporting cast, were often singled out. Themes center on control and the costs of crime, how music can be a coping mechanism, and the compromises a person makes when trying to escape a dangerous life.