Baby Driver

| 2017

Directed by: Edgar Wright

Main Plot

"Baby Driver," directed by Edgar Wright, follows a young, talented getaway driver named Baby who relies on his personal soundtrack to be the best in the business. Working for a crime boss, Baby is coerced into participating in a series of heists. Despite his exceptional driving skills, Baby yearns to leave his criminal life behind and start fresh with his newfound love interest. However, his plans are complicated when a heist goes wrong, leading to a high-stakes chase and a confrontation with dangerous criminals. As the tension escalates, Baby must navigate a treacherous path to secure his freedom and protect those he cares about. The film combines high-octane action sequences with a carefully curated musical score, creating a unique and thrilling cinematic experience.

Characters

  • Ansel Elgort plays Baby, a talented getaway driver who relies on music to combat tinnitus while working for a crime boss, seeking freedom from his criminal life.
  • Jon Bernthal plays Griff, a bank robber who works with the main crew. He questions Baby's reliability and disappears early in the story.
  • Jon Hamm plays Buddy, a former Wall Street trader turned bank robber. Initially friendly, he becomes a vengeful antagonist after a heist goes wrong.

Ending Explained

In the conclusion of "Baby Driver," directed by Edgar Wright, the protagonist Baby, a talented getaway driver, seeks to escape his life of crime. After a series of heists orchestrated by the crime boss Doc, Baby decides to leave the criminal world behind with his girlfriend, Debora. However, their plan is thwarted by the violent and vengeful gang members, particularly Buddy. In a climactic confrontation, Baby manages to outmaneuver and ultimately kill Buddy, ensuring Debora's safety. Following the intense showdown, Baby is apprehended by the police. During his trial, several people, including Debora and those he previously helped, testify on his behalf, highlighting his good character and the coercion he faced. Baby is sentenced to prison but receives a relatively lenient term. The film concludes with Baby serving his time and being released on parole. In the final scene, Baby reunites with Debora, hinting at a hopeful future together, free from the shadows of his criminal past. This ending underscores themes of redemption and the possibility of a new beginning.

Edgar Wright Action Crime Drama Ansel Elgort Jon Bernthal Jon Hamm