Edgar Wright is one of the very few filmmakers in the world who can’t name a bad movie. It’s a rare feat that most people can claim (although, to be fair, Wright has only five major films to date, including his music videos and previous appearances). Except for documentaries)).
But it’s no exaggeration to say that Wright earned the honor. He is a visionary, creative director with a clear love of cinema. His projects are packed with homages to the films that were clearly inspired in some way, shape, and form, and this is a nod to contemporary writers like Quentin Tarantino and Guillermo del Toro and his It is a shared feature. No matter what genre Wright ventures into, the moment he sits down and watches his film, you know he’s having a great time.
Despite his relatively small number of films, there’s no question that Wright is a very talented filmmaker who can do anything from comedic horror films to fast-paced heist films.
from his breakthrough success Shaun of the Dead in his latest horror movie, Last night in SohoHere is a list of Edgar Wright movies ranked from best to worst.
The World’s End
Not so famous, not so famous Shaun of the Dead or hot fuzzis the third and final work in the Cornet trilogy. The World’s End, excellent from start to finish. This is an intelligent movie full of sentimentality and humor, and it depicts an alien invasion unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Gary King (Simon Pegg) is a drifting middle-aged alcoholic obsessed with reliving the glory days of his past. When he tries to reunite his five childhood friends for a fabled pub crawl in his hometown, they discover that alien-controlled robot duplicates have replaced everyone they know. .
Like all movies in Wright’s filmography, World’s End owes a great deal of credit to a particular genre: sci-fi movies and alien invasion movies like Invasion of the Body Snatchers. However, Wright also mixed in the “hangout movie” genre of buddy comedy, depicting friends getting together and having a good time, modeled after “Dazed and Confused” and “The Big Chill”. Toned.
In many ways, Wright couldn’t have ended the Cornet trilogy better, crafting a great final product and showing how much it’s grown in style and substance since Shaun of the Dead.
Shaun of the Dead
It might be blasphemy to name Shaun of the Dead It was the second best Edgar Wright film. After all, it’s considered a classic not only in his zombie genre, but a classic in horror-comedy in general (along with the equally popular cult favourites, the Evil Dead series).
Sean (Simon Pegg) is a young English slacker who spends his time with his equally ambitious best friend (Nick Frost) without taking responsibility for his life. As a zombie outbreak spreads through a suburban community, Sean uses the disaster to reclaim his girlfriend (Kate Ashfield) and save her from the ravenous undead hordes that ravage her London.
Shaun of the Dead is about filmmakers crafting an original story while paying great respect to the films that inspired them, in this case George Romero’s classic zombie films. Demonstrated Light’s early abilities. This is a fun movie and deservedly ranks at the top of the “Best Horror Comedies” list. The only reason it’s not higher on this list is because The World’s End is really great.
baby driver
As with his first four films, baby driver is a love letter to a peculiar genre. In this case, crime movies with high-speed chases and heist thrillers. Taking inspiration from Walter Hills’ The Driver, Heat, Reservoir Dogs and Point Break, Baby Driver has established Wright as one of the world’s best young filmmakers. Another impressive film to cement and introduce Wright to a wider American audience after the British film. cornet movie.
Baby (Ansel Elgort) is a getaway driver paying off a debt to a powerful crime boss (Kevin Spacey). As the end of their partnership draws to a close, Baby begins spending more time with a young woman (Lily James) who envisions a brighter future, but is drawn back into the life she so desperately tries to leave behind.
With a tense script and a great soundtrack that blends incredibly well with the onscreen action, Baby Driver is a consistently entertaining movie that goes as fast as a getaway car. Like all of Wright’s films, this one also features a great cast, with Elgort’s memorable performance, Jamie Foxx’s free-spirited “bat”, and Jon Hamm’s initially cool and collected character. Such as the criminal “Buddy”, who eventually transforms into a full-fledged insane terrifying lunatic. And unstoppable like the Terminator.
Scott Pilgrim vs. The World
Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera) is a directionless young musician who meets and falls in love with the enigmatic Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). Once they officially start dating, Scott soon learns that she must defeat her seven evil ex-lovers in a variety of video game-inspired stylized battles.
In many ways, no director did better than Edgar Wright to translate this fan-favorite film. Scott Pilgrim A comic series for the big screen. Fans have already praised O’Malley’s original comic for its unique storytelling approach, memorable characters, and lighthearted concept. All it took was a filmmaker with Wright’s style to make it a success.
The movie is full of energy, with action-packed combat and witty humor that splits sides. It’s a fun movie to watch and has a well-deserved cult following with modern audiences.
hot fuzz
A maverick supercop (Simon Pegg) is transferred to a quiet town in the English countryside when his exemplary police career irritates his boss. Upon arrival, he finds himself investigating a gruesome murder in an idyllic village.
It is the second entry in what would later be called the Three Flavors Cornet Trilogy. hot fuzz It’s a brilliantly humorous interpretation of a police procedural movie.like Shaun of the Dead, hot fuzz By no means is it an outright parody of a genre it satirizes like a horror movie or a Mel Brooks parody. Instead, he spends his time crafting a buddy cop movie that’s loaded with homages to the films that clearly inspired him.
There’s a ton of action, a great mystery that the film builds up to its climax, and, like all three of Cornette’s films, an excellent script full of wordplay and witty jokes. It also boasts excellent performances by some of Britain’s best-known actors, such as Jim Broadbent as the kindly old police chief and the utterly hysterical Timothy Dalton, and how many times he’s the murderer. (“Rock me up, I’m a criminal”). Slasher… overpriced! ”)
Last night in Soho
The latest film directed by Edgar Wright Last night in Soho, is a stylistic departure for the typical comedy director. Forsaking all humor in favor of a more serious horror approach, this is arguably Wright’s most ambitious and original film to date.
An aspiring fashion designer (Thomasin Mackenzie) hoping to hone her skills at a prestigious London university finds herself occasionally transported back in time to the 1960s, where she discovers the supposed murder of a young singer (Anya Taylor-Joy). You will be caught up in a mystery.
A straight psychological horror movie of the same type as Suspiria, don’t look nowand repulsive force, Last night in Soho This was arguably Wright’s daring experiment that ultimately paid off for the British director. Perhaps not as great as some of his earlier more humorous films, but the film’s ability to roll into full-blown horror makes it a fresh entry in Wright’s filmography.
Richard Chakowski is a freelance writer based in New Jersey. He loves reading, his dog Tootsie, and almost every movie that ever exists (especially Star Wars).