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[zsynqx]

Didn't see one so thought I may as well. I'm just super excited for this film. Will update as more reviews come in.

Rottentomatoes: 98% (113 Fresh / 2 Rotten)

Metacritic: 85

RogerEbert.com - 3.5/4

Feels both influenced by the modern era of self-aware, pop-culture filmmaking and charmingly old-fashioned at the same time, which is only one of its minor miracles.

Collider - 4.5/5

By using music as a way to tell us about character and emotions, Wright isn't simply doing cool stuff with the soundtrack. He's showing us something that's both beautiful and tragic about his protagonist. He gives us a movie you'll want to put on repeat.

Empire 5/5

An awe-inspiring piece of filmmaking from Edgar Wright. Sweet, funny and utterly original - you won't see a film like it this year.

Vulture - Positive

This is the first thriller I've seen in a long time that feels handmade.

Screencrush - 9/10

With Baby Driver, Edgar Wright is officially five-for-five, a rare accomplishment in filmmaking and one that basically guarantees his elevation to all-timer status.

Slant - 3.5/4

Baby Driver literalizes Edgar Wright's fascination with people's emotional overreliance on pop culture as a cover for arrested development.

IGN - 8.5

Even though the story isn't as impactful as its stylized packaging, Wright creates a delightful new film that is sure to satisfy his legions of fans.

Hollywood Reporter - Positive

A sweet and speed-crazed crime film you can dance to.

Entertainment Weekly - A-

With Wright in the driver's seat, your standard getaway driver story is transformed into a giddy, adrenaline-filled joyride that'll leave you gripping the edge of your seat and tapping your feet.

Variety - Postive

Like all Edgar Wright movies, "Baby Driver" is a blast, featuring wall-to-wall music and a surfeit of inspired ideas. But it's also something of a mess

The Verge - Positive

Baby Driver is exhilarating, fantastically entertaining, and mildly frustrating, all at the same time. Wright's directorial execution has never been better, and he's able to construct chase sequences that put the Fast and Furious series to shame.

Metro - 4/5

Arrives like the Calvary to save our depressingly franchise-heavy summer movie season.

Joblo Movie Network - 9/10

If not the best movie of the year, it's definitely the most fun. The premise may be familiar, but we've never seen it done quite like this before.

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Plus here's a great write up from gaffer Messofanego who saw an early screening. http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showpost.php?p=241264605&postcount=1

 

[ElBoxyBrown]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EdMTl9zHQ9Y

 

[crisdecuba]

My review: https://youtu.be/bRbIukhk1ig

4.5 out of 5. It could end up being my favorite action movie of the year.

 

[kris.]

My favorite film of the year so far. It's a blast from start to finish.

 

[CS_Dan]

Wanted to go see it yesterday but couldn't due to timings. Looks awesome.

 

[the_firewithin]

Based Edgar wright does it again

 

[Toa TAK]

Good shit.

As expected, though.

 

[Nokterian]

Going to see it tomorrow morning, pretty excited!

 

[jon bones]

can't freaking wait

wife & i got tickets booked for Wed night

 

[Bronetta]

I need to see this

 

[shira]

If only antman,

 

[SmackAttack]

Off to a great start. Going to see it this weekend for my Birthday. Can't wait.

 

[| Praxis |]

Can't wait!

 

[Not]

Why is Ansel Elgort allowed to be a movie star?

Spoiler

Can't wait to check this out

 

[Rocketz]

I got to go this weekend

 

[MugiwaraCole]

Had a chance to see this free last week but couldn't make it. Shame, because I have so little luxury money at the moment, so I'll likely have to wait for it to hit Netflix. Looks amazing.

 

[Sanjuro]

Can't wait! Going to need to be on point to best World's End for me.

 

[John Kowalski]

cannot fuckin wait fuck

 

[George Oscar Bluth II]

So excited for this.

 

[HeartlessNobody213]

Seeing it on the weekend. Sucks that the theater isn't playing this in Dolby.

 

[aBarreras]

could good word of mouth and good rottenscore help this movie be a sleepr hit like Get out?

 

[sixteen-bit]

Super psyched to see this.

 

[RastaMentality]

could good word of mouth and good rottenscore help this movie be a sleepr hit like Get out?

Get Out had the black community bolstering it which box office people usually underestimate. This could be a hit tho.

 

[SeanC]

Probably the best movie I've seen so far this year. Up there with Logan, Get Out and The Big Sick.

 

[PingPongvonLaserstein]

A critically acclaimed film that even Armond White likes? I feel like I'm tripping.

 

[jayu26]

could good word of mouth and good rottenscore help this movie be a sleepr hit like Get out?

That name is death nail in its box office aspirations. I can't believe Sony allowed that name.

 

[ZeoVGM]

With Baby Driver, Edgar Wright is officially five-for-five, a rare accomplishment in filmmaking and one that basically guarantees his elevation to all-timer status.

Love this quote as it's 100% true.

Definitely going to try and see it this weekend.

 

[kingocfs]

Oh yes.

 

[Bronx-Man]

All these critics going bonanzas over their film nerd god Edgar Wright ripping off a dumb gimmick GOTG already did three years ago. Jesus christ, what a bunch of sheeple.

 

[Poor GRIMES]

What kind of fucking name is "Baby Driver" LMAO

 

[maquiladora]

WRIGHT THE GOD

 

[Prompto]

That name is death nail in its box office aspirations. I can't believe Sony allowed that name.

Not to mention Sony releasing it a week before their own Spider-Man movie and at the same time Transformers, Despicable Me 3, and Wonder Woman are still in theaters.

Here's hoping it's a success though.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Ant Man am cry

 

[aBarreras]

What kind of fucking name is "Baby Driver" LMAO

the main character is named baby, also he is a driver

 

[hydruxo]

So pumped for this. Glad it's getting rave reviews!

 

[Messofanego]

All these critics going bonanzas over their film nerd god Edgar Wright ripping off a dumb gimmick GOTG already did three years ago. Jesus christ, what a bunch of sheeple.

Is this a copypasta from comic book losers?

 

[Speculator]

Saw this yesterday, "AMAZING!" Wright fails to disappoint.

 

[zsynqx]

What kind of fucking name is "Baby Driver" LMAO

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eeqUUNHwAl8

Also main character is called Baby and is a driver.....

 

[Poor GRIMES]

the main character is named baby, also he is a driver

Regardless... that name is not a good look for marketing.

 

[Gandie]

What kind of fucking name is "Baby Driver" LMAO

He's a getaway driver and his name is Baby.

 

[Bronx-Man]

It'd be hilarious if the one thing keeping an Edgar Wright movie from opening at #1 finally was the name of the movie.

 

[Htown]

What kind of fucking name is "Baby Driver" LMAO

And this is part of why no one is going to buy tickets to this thing.

Also the TV ads are awful.

 

[Gandie]

All these critics going bonanzas over their film nerd god Edgar Wright ripping off a dumb gimmick GOTG already did three years ago. Jesus christ, what a bunch of sheeple.

It's totally not the same thing GOTG did, but you know that.

 

[Subpar Spatula]

Any stats on movies with names doing poorly?

 

[What did he mean by this?]

The RT is how many hundreds of thousands it makes

 

[PingPongvonLaserstein]

Any stats on movies with names doing poorly?

According to my research, movies with names do significantly better than unnamed films.

 

[Baron von Loathsome]

 

[crisdecuba]

According to my research, movies with names do significantly better than unnamed films.

Damn it, I laughed...

 

[.JayZii]

I had no idea about this movie.

Looks great, Wright is amazing.

 

[SapphiCine]

Fuck, didn't know this was coming out tomorrow. August was in my head.