Whether you found your way toEdgar Wrightthanks to his TV work in the 90s or came to appreciate his unique sense of humor as writer and director of the “Three Flavours Cornetto Trilogy” andScott Pilgrim vs. the World, you know that any time Wright rolls out a new project, it bears paying attention to. EnterBaby Driver, a music-driven action-thriller that makes its world premiere at SXSW 2017. And as the film makes its debut, so too does its first trailer. The film starsAnsel Elgortas a young getaway driver suffering from tinnitus who listens to music to drown out the ringing in his ears. The entire film is crafted to the beat of the music playing on the soundtrack, so we’re in for a wholly unique experience.
As I’ve saidbefore, this film is myStar Wars: The Last Jedi—it’s my most anticipated movie of the year, so my hopes are sky high. This trailer delivers on pretty much every level, and my only minor complaint is that it looks to reveal a tad too much footage—although the joy of Wright’s films comes from their tight narrative and visual bombast, so this movie feels kind of unspoilable. I’m also thrilled to see cinematographerBill Popeback with Wright after having shotScott Pilgrim vs. The WorldandThe World’s Endto tremendous results.
In many ways, this feels like the kind of film Wright was born to make, combining his adeptness for visceral set pieces, spot on music cues, and playful comedy. The car chase sequences in particular look to be executed in dynamite fashion, and my envy of those who got to seeBaby Drivertonight at SXSW is boundless. Cannot wait.
Watch the firstBaby Drivertrailers below. Written and directed by Wright, the film also starsKevin Spacey,Lily James,Jon Bernthal,Eiza González,Jon Hamm, andJamie Foxx,Baby Driveropens August 11th.
