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David McK (3557 KP) rated Baby Driver (2017) in Movies

Aug 10, 2019

Baby Driver (2017)

2017 | Action, Comedy

8.2

(159 Ratings)

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Well, that was an … interesting … film

I've seen movies before where the songs were specifically written for that movie, and were used to propel the plot along (aka musicals).

I've seen movies before where the songs were 'dropped into' the story, but could almost just as easily have been left out with no real loss to the narrative.

This falls somewhere between those 2 extremes, with the titular Baby a reluctant get-away driver (paying off an old debt) who suffers from tinnitus, and spends the majority of the movie with his headphones in listening to music from his various ipods to drown out that constant ringing.

Somewhat cliched in parts - one last job, indeed! - with an eclectic mix of music, I found the romance between Baby and Lily James waitress Debora to be somewhat unbelievable, with the film - at the very start - almost going full-on musical (too much so for my sake), as Baby dances and weaves his way through crowds to collect coffee after the first expertly-choreographed car chase.

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Rebecca Billcliff (2409 KP) rated The Unmumsy Mum in Books

Nov 28, 2019

The Unmumsy Mum

The Unmumsy Mum | 2016 | Health & Fitness

8.5

(2 Ratings)

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A Refreshingly Honest Look at Motherhood

As a new mum, I have often felt I am getting it wrong, I am not cut out for this, my child is the spawn of Satan..... this book let's you know you are not the only one to think these things.
Looking at everything from the sleepless nights to mum guilt, making the same mistakes as others, and not living up to your own expectations, the book tells you it's okay to feel like crap, most mum's do, and does so in a very funny way.
Though it has taken me about 4 months to read (since I only get through about 5 pages a week on that rear occasion my son falls asleep in his pram long enough for me to order a coffee and get my book out) it is an easy one to pick up and put down. Since it is not a story, but a look back at both the highs and lows of motherhood.
An absolute must for all new mum's!