A young getaway driver, Baby, relies on music to drown out his tinnitus while pulling off high-speed heists. But when he falls in love and tries to escape the criminal world, he faces deadly consequences.
Edgar Wright as an Auteur
Wright is known for his rhythmic editing, diegetic sound integration, and kinetic action sequences. Baby Driver synchronizes its action and cuts with the soundtrack, making the film feel like a visual mixtape. His love for genre blending and fast-paced storytelling is evident throughout.
Discussion Questions
- Film Technique: How does Wright use sound design and editing to integrate music into the action sequences?
- Genre/Cultural Context: Baby Driver mixes action, crime, and musical elements. How does it subvert typical heist film conventions?
- Auteur Signature: What stylistic choices in Baby Driver are uniquely Edgar Wright?
- Personal Response: Did you like Baby Driver? Why or why not?
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