He really is an awesome person who really cares. Back in the day I just mentioned him in an offhand comment to another person on Twitter and he replied to me with just a regular old conversation starter like I was just another guy on the train. It was short but congenial, and I now have a story where my favorite director of all time took a few minutes to talk to a guy with less than 10 followers on Twitter. It wasn't much, but I'll never forget it.
As legendary stunt man Terry Leonard said of John Milius: "There's directors who I have risked my life for who today don't remember my name. But John does."
Nick Angel was a stunt coordinator for Edgar on Shaun of the Dead iirc, and he thought his name was so cool he named the protagonist of Hot Fuzz after him. the real Nick Angel has a cameo as a corpse in the movie.
@@RealUlrichLeland Watched it already but always hungry for more ;) Like the possibility to see the script for Hot Fuzz before the female interested for the main character was taken out :D
I've watched every commentary on Shaun and Hot Fuzz, both of those have 3+ commentaries. Tons of info - they are great. Hot Fuzz has like 6 which was wild. The DVD extra's also have the storyboards and the White Notepad which has their thinking in DVD extras. Super fantastic stuff. Edgar makes great features.
@@ElyskeTheDonut I was thinking the other day that with the dying of physical media such as DVDs and Blu-Rays nobody does director commentaries any more. It's a shame.
I swear, Edgar Wright is one of the best directors ever. Not only does he pay seriously close attention to scenes and continuity, but he also manages to give off a positive and fun attitude for his cast and crew members, inviting people you wouldn't expect to be in his films.
Watched this movie last night, I was immensely impressed with this scene in particular because knowing Edgar Wright this was definitely them practically swapping in, this video on the recommended next morning and....what do you know :D
What I love about Ed is how he name checks everyone he's ever worked with. Be it an actor who got one line or a member of the crew. It shows humility which is a trait that's unfortunately rare these days
"these day" mate I suggest you read up about the "golden age" of hollywood if you think things were better for actors and crew back then. Edgar's attitude towards filmmaking is a sign of positive change that's a lot more common now than it ever has been.
It's disappointing he didn't get the trust and full credit he deserved, but he definitely left his signature all over it still. The scene where Luis explains who said what about some situation was so perfectly timed - I hadn't paid attention to who was working on the movie but it instantly jumped out at me as very Wright-y. I'm glad he had as much involvement as he did!
The fact that this dude took 7 books of this crazy graphic novel and was able to condense it into this 2 hour bundle of faithful goofy innovative joy just shows how dedicated and versatile he is as a director especially when you compare it to his other amazing stuff
This really does sum it up quite well. I saw the movie before reading the graphic novels and wasn't super impressed at the time, but after seeing the source material, a lot of the decisions in the film made more sense, and my second watch of it was much more enjoyable. He and Kevin Smith have the most unmistakable signature styles and when they're given a wide berth, they are capable of telling truly unique and amazing stories
Edgar Wright is one of my favourite directors. While he's dabbled in horror in some of his other films, "Last Night in Soho" is his first foray into full on psychological horror. Plus, the cinematography was gorgeous!
I'm so glad he broke down the Scott Pilgrim scene because that gag perfectly encapsulates why I love his stuff so much. It's so tightly timed and so perfectly executed, it's insane.
0:22 Spaced (TV Show, 1999-2001) 2:14 Shaun of the Dead (2004) 6:31 Hot Fuzz (2007) 9:21 Scott Pilgrim vs. the World (2010) 10:52 The World's End (2013) 15:47 Baby Driver (2017) 19:20 Last Night in Soho (2021)
The way Edgar is even picking floors in his own movies, like the blood not being on the floor when Shaun fakes to slip on it, never seen anyone do that with their own films, like if you’re really good at art and everyone says it yet you sit and tell them all the bad points and missing details with your art, shows a lot of passion and how modest he is.
I was hoping he would talk about part of the bar brawl in "The world's End" that I couldn't figure out so I think it might be a mistake - it's when Gary (Simon Pegg) kicks O-man (Martin Freeman) while swinging on the chandelier and then catches Sam (Rosamund Pike) who he just helped. I mean physics tells me he couldn't do both of those things...
Edgar Wright is one of the few filmmakers that I've come across that seem to still be enjoying their craft. Not just the end product but the whole process of making it too
I truly love Edgar Wright. He remains humble while being nothing short of a genius. Listen to how he mentions everyone by name. He loves the craft, and appreciates those around him. This man will never be topped.
Edgar is one of the greatest filmmakers working today. Last night in soho is one of my favorite films this year and he absolutely nailed it. The fact that that shot was shot manually without any motion control is absolutely astonishing.
I love how he references other films and pays homage to people like Jackie Chan as well as his humility and empathy. I have seen four of the above and will watch the rest. The choreography of cars and people is sublime.
The fact Edgar Wright remembers practically all of the stunt performers, and team behind the movies is really wholesome, Glad to see he's more of a human than most Directors we've come to know.
The Shaun of the Dead scene is one of my favorites of all time, and I hadn't even picked up on all of the details that Edgar pointed out. Every time I watch that movie, I notice more and fall in love with it more.
I didnt know that the same guy did the kingsman action scene as did the world's end action scene but it makes so much sense. Two of the best action scenes in recent times.
I absolutely love how he knows every cast member by name, and calls them out in such a complimentary way. He does what he loves, and he loves film. It’s that simple. His humble humility speaks volumes.
People mostly talk about Wright and Anya Taylor Joy but come people, let's give some roses for Thomasin McKenzie as the lead star of this movie. She was terrific too, can't wait to see what else she does in the future
I have loved her so much since Jojo Rabbit. She was also amazing in Leave No Trace. So good and underrated actress. Her personality is so amazing too. So hyped about her future projects.
@@travisbickle4360 She's just getting started and she hasn't been in many movies yet. L:eave No Trace was a breakout role for her. Give her another 10 year if she's not that well known in the next 10 year then she considered herself to be an underrated actress
I think he might be the best director of all time Incredibly skilled, astounding attention to detail, knows the names of everyone on set in all of his movies, always makes sure his actors are having a blast, and down-to-earth and friendly
I really enjoyed this! What I admire most about Edgar Wright is how his films are not solely about the final product, but the memories you make along the way. Whether he remembered everyone's names or reviewed it prior to the interview, he took time to mention everyone who was a part of the project that contributed to amazing shots!
I'm surprised he didn't mention the incredible cadence of Nick Frost's body language in Hot Fuzz. He's so fluid but it seems like the way he moves is very controlled and purposeful, somehow he manages to squeeze out some fittingly funny and affable charm in nearly every scene. When I noticed it I spent most of the remaining rewatch absolutely captivated by his physical performance
The cornetto trilogy was a huge part of my childhood even as an American. I absolutely loved those films and still cherish them dearly. Every time I showed them to friends they have rated them poorly. I cannot wait for the day I find someone who enjoys them as much as me. :)
Doing an exciting car chase in sync with a pre-existing track of music while also keeping along a realistic route in a real city is a true accomplishment
He really is one of the most creative directors working today and is easily one of my favorites. The Cornetto Trilogy, Scott Pilgram vs. The World, and Baby Driver are some of the most innovative, clever, and detail-oriented films I've ever seen.
That dance sequence in LNIS absolutely floored me when I saw it first time. I could have sworn there was digital trickery, but hearing it was all practical is just incredible.
That final "Texas Switch" with the two girls taking turns hiding and then popping up again, dancing with Matt Smith is just so well done. It's just genious.
This is amazing. Edgar Wright is very well known for including a mind boggling amount of detail in every shot. Watching him actually break down scenes and showcase those details is an absolute treat.
Some of those shots in LNiS blew my mind. And I’m not only talking about the dance. The dance is probably the most intricate and complex one, but there’s other little shots that get you going “wait, no, what?”
I am so glad the 2nd shop part was brought up because t hat slip is one of my very favorite things in ANY movie!! It always makes me laugh no matter how many times ive seen it! Its just the perfect cherry on top to that entire scene IMO!
OMFG! The light beams with the voice, and the posts with the beat is amazing Easter Eggs, that can change movies forever! Not sure if other directors do this, but it's genius! You could make a movie hit on multiple psychological levels where people don't even realize its happening!
Absolutely amazing. First saw Shaun of the Dead, but I didn't appreciate it until I saw Scott Pilgrim. Then Every Frame a Painting made me really love him and his team's works.
That switch on Simon to the acrobat, and *then* having Nick look back for his stunt gives a moment of pause on when/if/where Simon had switched, been hooked up to cables, etc. too, which as a viewer, is a really neat tidbit for immersion/suspension of disbelief on Simon's. Makes it feel more continuous.
I didn’t love Last Night in Soho but the dream sequences were simply stunning. As usual Wright is an amazing director. I just don’t like how that story played out.
Completely agree, probably the first film of his I haven't completely loved, although there were many elements that were fantastic, the story just didn't quite hit the spot for me
What I love about this is the big credit he gives to the creatives that surround him. It's his vision, sure, but you hear how others have input and contributions that can help him achieve that vision or even improve it. He not only talks up the actors but the camera operators, the DPs, the editors and the Special Effects crews.
Baby driver is hands down the movie I've watched most often in my life. To me, it just embodies a higher plane of quality that movies could have in its choreography and music that is not present in really anything else. Plus the use of colors always appeals to me
Brad Allen, never knew he passed away, he was phenomenal alongside Jackie Chan in the movie Gorgeous, still cherish that DVD because its the only movie he is pretty much in with a prominent role. Always wanted to see more of him but his skills really did shine through in Shang-Chi as he showed me the best fight scene on film for me back when I was a kid with Gorgeous and Shang-Chi by far has some of the best choreographed fight scenes I've ever seen as an adult.
That breakdown of that long continuously shot scene in Shaun of the Dead and how much detail was thrown in even in something that would last just a couple frames is why I love Edgar Wright.
I am totally in love with Edgar Wright cinematography since Scott Pilgrim Baby Driver chase scene is pure gold but the dance sequence in LNIS is absolutely platinum.
If you want truly epic and comprehensive looks at how Edgar makes his films, pick up literally all of the BluRays of his films. They're all jam packed with insightful and overwhelmingly informative special features (Hot Fuzz has like over 10 hours of bonus material, featuring like 5 different commentaries).
