# 9 Years Later, Jon Hamm’s Near-Perfect Action Film is Still One of The Best Ever Made

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/9-years-later-jon-hamms-near-perfect-action-film-is-still-one-of-the-best-ever-made/
- Published: 2026-10-27T03:42:12+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-27T04:49:41+00:00
- Original publisher: Collider
- Original article: https://collider.com/jon-hamm-baby-driver-action-film/
- Topics: Celebrity, Entertainment, Film

## Key points

- *Baby Driver* links its action scenes closely to music.
- Baby tries to escape crime and build a life with Debora.
- Jon Hamm’s Buddy becomes a memorable antagonist.

## Summary

Edgar Wright’s *Baby Driver* combines high-stakes getaway driving with music-led action and a story about a young driver trying to leave crime behind. The article argues that Wright’s distinctive filmmaking and the film’s emotional core make it a standout action film that remains compelling nine years after its release.

Ansel Elgort plays Baby, a getaway driver working off a debt to crime boss Doc, who hopes to build a normal life with waitress Debora. Music shapes both Baby’s character and the film’s action sequences, while Jon Hamm’s Buddy shifts from a friendly associate to a vengeful antagonist when a heist goes wrong. The article singles out Hamm’s performance and the ensemble cast as key strengths.

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