"Edgar Wright's new film Baby Driver is the summer must watch"

Having left work, I wanted a film that would truly entertain me for two hours, something I had been searching for for a while. I was familiar with Wright's previous, extremely successful endeavours; The Cornetto Trilogy (comprising of Shaun of the Dead, Hot Fuzz and The World’s End), a very particular style of quirk and comedic timing springs to mind.

So, I went into the screening not knowing what to expect, and was incredibly impressed with Wright's change of style lanes, putting together a glossy, high action Hollywood flick which is bound to thrill cinemagoers across the board. The first 5 minute grips you with the sleek editing, introduction of main character Baby (Ansel Elgort) and the thumping soundtrack which under pins the whole film, I knew I was in for a treat.

The story follows Baby as the (not by choice) getaway driver for a gang of criminals, masterminded by Doc (Kevin Spacey). Due to tinnitus he uses music to drown out his condition which becomes the film and the viewers soundtrack, to guide us through his journey and scenes which are beautifully blocked to the beat of the songs. On his journey to break free of this life, he meets the girl of his dreams Debora (Lily James) and gets into quite a few tight spots along the way with Doc's motley crew including Bats (Jamie Foxx), Buddy (Jon Hamm), Darling (Eiza González). Watch out for a brilliant comic cameo from The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ bassist Flea.

The film has everything a paying audience wants from the crime, action genre - thumping soundtrack: check, bad ass action: check, romance: check, great storyline: check.

The mix of modern narrative with a beautiful throwback vintage feel, particularly in Baby and Debora's romance, works perfectly to create a world with a retro feel which the audience wishes they were part of. The dialogue, aesthetic and certain action packed scenes set in an american style diner strongly nod towards the Tarantino-esque style, but Wright clearly puts his own stamp on this thrilling American film.

In particular, the scenes which are blocked to music beats are thrilling, the screen lights up with colours and mise en scène which clearly depicts the characters frame of mind while a clearly minutiously chosen song plays in Baby’s earphones and by extension the background too. A favourite of mine which is still ringing in my ears is Bob and Earl’s ‘Harlem Shuffle’ which plays in a burst of colour and joyous choreography, leaving me green with envy wishing my coffee runs were as fabulous as Baby’s.

In a nutshell, this is what Wright provides; moments which bring back the joy of films, making us yearn for the same moments ignoring the nagging voice in our ears telling us “this only happens in films”.

Needless to say, I left the cinema thoroughly entertained, wanting to urge everyone I met to make this their firm film choice for the summer. It made my heart thump, made me laugh, made me cry, literally sit on the edge of my seat and lastly turn the speakers up to some good ol' soul summer jams (and maybe re-enact some ‘Baby’ dance moves too).