Edgar Wright - the famous American director of British descent - once again pleases the audience with quality adaptation. Previously, the filmmaker created such popular films as “Scott Pilgrim Against Everyone” and “Ant-Man”. In this article we will talk about the plot of the newly-made picture, and also learn about the actors from the movie "Kid on Drive". If you have not seen the movie version, then be careful, the spoilers are below.
Story line
To begin with, this is an action-packed thriller with elements of an action movie and crime. Edgar Wright's new film can strongly remind you of the style of the equally famous director Guy Ritchie, who knows how to combine the incompatible: black humor and a love line, a bloody action movie and drama.
The plot of the film revolves around a young guy who enjoys speed and drive. The main actor loves driving more than anything in the world, and that is why he attracted the attention of the criminal leader to himself and his talent. He received an offer to join the team and do completely non-beneficial deeds, which, moreover, are well rewarded. In a guy’s life, everything changes when he absolutely randomly meets a girl and falls in love with her.
Now the main character faces a difficult choice: to risk his life or to tie up with crime, arranging a cozy family nest. After all, leaving the group is simply impossible, otherwise you will be haunted by your whole life. Moreover, how can a crime boss let go of a guy who has never failed a mission and has become a talisman? Being illegal, the main character is forced to get rid of his "colleagues" in order to start a new life. Let's get acquainted with the actors of the movie "Kid on Drive", and also find out where such an unusual name came from.
We reveal the secret of the name of the film
Surprisingly, the Russian distributor did not distort the name of the film and adapt it to local residents. The reason for the strange name of the film is simple: the main character is called Baby (from the English Baby), who became a real ambassador in driving. The guy felt so comfortable being in the car that he could, exceeding speed, go on any highway. The main characters of the film are called the main character - Baby, although this sounds very unusual. Let's find out more about the actors of the movie "Baby Drive".
Ansel Elgort - an indispensable driver
The tape "Kid on Drive" begins with a story about a boy who lost his parents in a terrible car accident. Remaining an orphan, the guy was able to survive a tragic event in life, but this situation did not pass without a trace - the Kid had a constant ringing in his ears. This drove the actor "Kid on Drive" crazy. In order not to lose his mind and keep everything under control, the main character discovers the world of music. That is why the viewer sees the Kid with headphones around the clock, and while in the car and with the radio on. The guy is talented and could take a completely different path, but he must look after his stepfather, who raised him, grow old, and ultimately become blind.
Based on the plot, the viewer realizes that the actor of the movie “Kid on Drive” will not be able to work at a prestigious and well-paid job because of his illness, so he decides to use his talent for the good. So the main character gets acquainted with a criminal gang, which is happy to accept the ideal driver as a team. After meeting with Deborah (a waitress in a roadside cafe), the Kid falls in love with her and decides to leave the crime. To do this, he needs to pay all debts with the help of another robbery.
What happened in the end with the main character?
The main actor of "Baby on Drive" surprised the audience. The reason is simple: when the film came to an end, it was clear that the young man would complete the task and leave the group. However, he understands that he simply will not be able to leave the driver's post - he will be killed anyway. So what did the hero of the movie "Kid Drive" did? The guy agrees to the task, arrives with the team at the future crime scene. When the mission is completed and it is time to take the criminal team back to headquarters, the Kid begins to get rid of all his “colleagues” one by one. However, he is not so experienced as to get rid of the hated and cold-blooded killer - Buddy.
The film "Baby Drive" ends unexpectedly, but is typical for a crime thriller. The main character takes Deborah, and they leave the city, but because of the crime committed, all the streets were cordoned off, and the Kid is on the wanted list. In addition, Buddy is chasing a guy and wants to kill him along with a waitress. The actor in the film "Kid Drive" is arrested. Moreover, all the colleagues of the criminal group are dead. The guy is given a long term in a maximum security colony, but his newly made love is ready to wait for him from prison. In the end, the film ends like this: the main character is released and he is met by Deborah at the exit from a place not so distant.
Kevin Spacey
The actor of the movie "Kid on Drive" showed himself from a new perspective. Hero Kevin Spacey's name is Doc, and he is a crime boss, customer, and gang leader. Initially, the viewer sees the character as aggressive, evil and cruel. After all, what should be the leader of the group that runs the real thugs and sends them to big business? However, Kevin Spacey in the film "Kid on Drive" understands the main character and sympathizes with him. Doc has a family and children whom he loves immeasurably, and is ready to take care of his whole life. He strongly supports the Kid, but keeping a distance, so as not to cause hatred and jealousy of the rest of the team.
Darling and buddy
Cold-blooded and cruel killers, experienced thieves and bandits, and also lovers. In the movie "Kid on Drive", this couple stands each other, so at the end of the picture, the Kid provoked Buddy's hatred, killing his beautiful Darling. These actors were played by Asa Gonzalez and John Hamm.
This is a very colorful couple that can shoot a dozen enemies and then, as if nothing had happened, get lost in a long and passionate kiss. Darling is beautiful, sexy, feminine and sensual. Buddy is brutal and bad. They do not trust the guy, but the protagonist of the film "Kid on Drive" is an excellent driver, who is the mascot of the group. When the film came to an end, hatred of the hero manifested itself even more:
When the actor "Baby on Drive" decided to leave for several hours before the last and most important robbery, he was caught by Crazy, played by Jamie Foxx. Finding the guy in the car, the hero brought him back to headquarters. At this point, it turns out that Buddy discovered a huge box with tape cassettes and the names of the group were written on each of them. What should the actors have done in the movie "Kid on Drive"? The roles and plot are thought out so interestingly that the viewer watches as the Kid tries to justify himself in front of his associates. He explains that he loves to remix from voices recorded on the recorder: he adds music and beats, speeds up the pace and he gets a unique song that drowns out tinnitus. However, not one of the “colleagues” believes the guy. To make sure the authenticity of the words of the Kid, the characters turn on the tapes and are surprised that they really have remixed recordings. So the intriguing moment ends, and the trust in the guy returns.
Awards
At Kinopoisk, the actors and roles of Toddler on Drive received a stable 7.5 points, but on international sites, ratings of at least 8-9 points. Based on the fee and money spent, we can say with confidence that the film paid off. The work of Edgar Wright, along with the costs of the cast did not exceed $ 35 million. And the whole team, consisting of operators, assistants, producers, shared $ 230 million.
Reviews
Actors and the roles of "Baby on Drive" won the audience, but the existing reviews can be divided into two fronts. Firstly, the trailer and teaser were so exciting that in the end everyone expected not a thriller, coupled with an action movie, but an action with special effects. Secondly, the plot of the picture is hackneyed, therefore it is suitable only for a single viewing. Thirdly, the story itself is interesting, in the spirit of Guy Ritchie, but the director Edgar Wright could not reach the style of his famous colleague. Fourthly, the acting is at a high level, and the film deservedly got its high scores thanks to Kevin Spacey and Ansel Elgort.
To summarize
The film premiered in August 2017, but in a short period of time, the picture was able to win the hearts of millions. Screening is recommended for viewing, because otherwise you will lose the opportunity to enjoy a high-quality picture, subtle humor and a fascinating plot.