I really enjoyed Baby Driver and its main protagonist Baby. Like my video on The Secret Life of Walter Mitty, I wanted to offer a more metaphorical interpretation beyond what the filmmaker may have intended and focus on the subject of introversion and how it relates to Baby. What are your favorite movie introverts?

holy crap i never noticed him repeating phrases he's heard

Glad I wasn't alone in noticing this. As someone who's generally introverted and often has headphones in, I found Baby to be very relatable. The scenes where other characters seem to be offended by him not speaking or pull his headphones out, seeing how happy he was when he was just lip-syncing to a song, all that stuff really hit home. It's rare to see an introverted character as the lead in an action movie. Usually it feels like if a protagonist's introversion is focused on, they're either a cutesy character in an indie romance/comedy (ex: Amelie, any Wes Anderson movie) a freak/recluse/social outcast, often coded as either mentally disabled or autistic (ex: Batman movies, Edward Scissorhands, any "tortured/obsessed genius" film) or a humanity-hating sociopath (ex: Taxi Driver, There Will Be Blood). When you do have an introverted action hero, they're usually the stoic, silent badass that the audience never truly gets to know as a person (ex: Drive, Clint Eastwood's Man With No Name). Rarely do introverts simply get to be the hero and have their introversion acknowledged without being reduced to a tired stereotype. Baby subverts that. He's a talented, charming character with flaws, a fleshed-out personality and a backstory. He's easy to connect with and his introversion is treated as normal. He feels like a real person.

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I really appreciate that you pointed out how extroversion is more valued in our [western] society. When I was in middle school I really hated the fact that I was an introvert- all the things that used to be me just expressing myself became awkward or weird. I felt unpopular and unable to relate to people or express myself ‘properly’ anymore. Since then I can say I really like that I’m an introvert now, I’ve learned how to socialize quite well and I know my limits regarding human interaction. I no longer envy extroverts but recognize they are just people with strengths and weaknesses like myself. Great video. 👌🏼

As a giant (2 meters/ 6'7" tall) introvert, the pulling of quotes and terms from other places and using them as if they are your own is something I've done since childhood. I did so in the attempt of communicating with extroverted shorthand, as when one is ensconced in the inner life, words and phrases don't come readily to mind. Many thanks for the video as always~

That..... That...... That's Me!!! Except that driving skills thou.

This is exactly why I love Baby. He has such a reserved air to him; even though he lives this exciting life of danger and intrigue he's very contemplative, a trait which stems from his meditative love of music. Another great vid; keep it up!

Don't ever stop brother! your words are poetic and always articulate a deeper truth.

You make so many interesting points that I hadn't previously considered. And you may be right that it wasn't Edgar Wright's intention, but I never think intention matters with this sort of thing. Your analysis really consistently holds up throughout the film, it's actually crazy how fitting a metaphor it is. I mean, I watched the movie like, 4 times to make my video and I never thought about it from this perspective, thank you for sharing. You have a really interesting mind, each video of yours gets to me to think differently about these films and I just really appreciate what you're doing with this channel!

I knew there was a reason why I was so drawn to this movie...

Extroverts may rule the world, but introverts created it.

This channel is actually full blown brilliance.

Tried to be an extrovert didn't work out I actually believed something was wrong with me.

I am an introvert and I approve this message. Thanks, for making me cry with joy,brother. I love you.

blew my mind with all the repeating quotes 😂 I only noticed two the first time but when you showed them all I couldn't help but laugh how freaking subtle and perfect it was. Edgar Wright rocks

Really appreciate how much thought is put into this breakdown. There was something about baby that really resonated with me but I was unable to put my finger on it until I see it analyzed in such a way. Also helps to see my general introverted disposition in a new light. Excellent.

Did you watch the film Drive (2011) with Ryan Gosling? The plot seems similar, and the leads are both introverts. I also enjoyed the soundtrack by Cliff Martinez

Wow... Did not expect to see you doing an analysis with Baby Driver and double didn't expect it to be so personally relevant!! Thanks for helping add another layer of understanding to something that by it's nature (introversion) can cause a lot of confusion and self doubt. I think we need better examples like you've pointed out with Baby to give introvertly inclined people permission to feel completely OK to recharge their energy internally than what seems like the prevailing norm of seeking to energise oneself externally. “The plain fact is that the planet does not need more successful people. But it does desperately need more peacemakers, healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of every kind. It needs people who live well in their places. It needs people of moral courage willing to join the fight to make the world habitable and humane. And these qualities have little to do with success as we have defined it." Thank you Tom

Wow, at first I thought my only connections to Baby was that I don't talk much and always am listening to music as my dad pointed out upon my first viewing of the film in theaters. Now that I reflect on myself and I realize that I am a lot closer to Baby than I had thought before. Music is an extension of myself, I have countless playlists for different moods and settings and they even affect the way I skate wether it be skating to lectures or skating at the skatepark. It's an extension of myself, I love the way you have related Baby's behaviors to those of introverts. I love this exposure to the insight on extroversion and introversion, this is awesome, keep up the good work.

LSOO...all I can say is "bravo." I love how you always seem to relate the discussion back to what the viewer can learn from the film in question, as it relates to the overall human experience. Every time I watch one of your videos I come away feeling like I've gotten a glimpse of something special, and that some new insight has been gained. You're quickly becoming one of my favorite KZfaq channels.

Another great contribution to your repertoire. I'm always pleased and enlightened by the ideas & insights you raise. Fantastic choice of films you've covered so far.

I always eagerly await for another story to be told by you, "like stories of old". Acute insight about the movie that I too connected with being an introvert. Thank you for sharing.

Like always spot on. I saw the trailers for the movie and they made it pitched for the "HIGHSPEED ADRENALINE AWESOME STUNTS" crowd. If I knew there was more depth to the character I would have wanted to see it. Introversion is something I live with. I carry headphones in my pocket, spares in my car. At work. My phone is my connection to music. Where I can play playa tune to match my persona or mood. I practice Taoism meditation and reflect on the smallest moments in life. Maladaptive Daydreaming is something I'm finally staring to control, to pull out of. I've gotten to try things out life has to offer, experiences or a run at a park or trail to a Cancer Marathon. I've gotten much better therapy in understanding myself watching your videos than with the psychologist and counselors I've met with. I happened to come across the "Secret Life of Walter Mitty" at a 99 cent shop just lying in a display rack. Nowhere near from the video and audio section. This was after watching your analysis video. I saw it as a sign from the universe.I bought the movie without hesitation. Keep up the phenomenal work! Btw: This movie is next on my playlist, thanks for the recommendation

I loved this movie so much and other than the excellent editing and cinematography and overall production, I knew there was something about it that truly clicked with me. It’s Baby! You did an awesome job at explaining all of this and now I find Baby more relatable than ever.

Wonderful video! Your digging under the characters' topsoil is very observant and thought-provoking. This is quickly becoming a favorite channel. Excellent work! Thank you. 👍

As someone who suffers with tinnitus and the social obstacles of being a stay-at-home introvert, Baby Driver and your video essay resonated very strongly with me. Thank you.

I just love this movie, it's so rich with meaning and depth, you can get numerous lessons out of this. Great video man, it's always great to see other people's perspectives on such a film.

I Love how you ended a Video about Introversion reminding that sometimes something from outside can help when one is used to cope for himself. Brilluant writing, editing and delivery. I Adore this Channel.

Very thorough and interesting character analysis. Thank you!

Like stories of old! Your viewpoints are spot on. Love your dedication... Never ever stop doing your deep analytical videos 😘😘

Man. I love your breakdowns. Loved this movie. Missed all the subtleties. definately watching it again

im glad you added in "although i dont think the director intended it this way" because i wonder sometimes how much of the analysis i watch or read from other people are the writer reading material into the subject rather than out of it. terrific job, as usual :)

I would never have watched this video if it hadn’t been for watching this analysis first. The trailer for this movie portrayed it, to me at least, as something seen too many times before…a high octane car chase movie with some bad guys and a good guy caught in the middle, with the main selling point being that the good guy is a good driver. But your insights into ‘Baby’ took me by surprise and I thoroughly enjoyed it. It also helped me to reconnect with my, often buried, introversion. It helped me see how much extroversion I pretend with for the sake of relating to others who are extroverted and how draining this is. It helped me use my earphones again, the source of my energy in certain situations. It helped me feel more comfortable to know that the ways of ‘Baby’ are okay and don’t require outside acceptance to feel complete. Thank you for this and please do more!

One of reason Baby driver was my favorite flim was because he was so relatable So much in common. Wow

A stamp to record when I subscribed. Brilliant content, and a wonderful video about introversion and a novel examination of this film.

Well done sir. I've only watched a few of your videos so far, but I really like your exploration of ideas that on the surface seem really simple.

Great video! I really enjoy all of your breakdowns. Would love to see more videos about creating great characters.

Fantastic video. Baby is a character that I've connected to and some of those reasons are pointed out here. I felt that I understood where Baby was coming from in his introversion and that the music is not only a way of disconnecting from his current predicament but also as a way of displaying the various moods and feelings he's experiencing at that moment, while having the extroverts parading and intervening. I think Wright does a fantastic display of introversion in an uncommon way, an interesting take on introversion for his Walter Hill inspired action musical. I believe to understand and feel the way Baby perceives himself and the world around. The observation really struck me too, as I would constantly do the same. Reincorporating my observations in my own way with others around and so on. It's a film that really struck me and still sticks with me, not on just an astoundingly impressive filmmaking level but also on an emotional level. An excellent video. Keep on making more excellent videos

Oh man I almost teared up watching this! I'm so glad there ware people still thinking about and reflecting on this movie.

Thanks for doing this. It is a great analysis and all you said is purely true. I loved this movie to bits and I would recommend it to everyone. I look forward to see more movies like this, with an "unusual" protagonist and so much details through the story but without loosing the adrenaline and pace.

Great film. The way music is used (great soundtrack too btw) to '"speak" for Baby, and to show his emotional state. I've got earphones on all the time, listening to music...widely varying according to my moods. Different music for different tasks...I loved that about Baby...damn, such a deep film...for a "heist/ action" movie. Great stuff.

This is relatable beyond measure. I study at Uni and have no choice but to share a room with another person. Such a living condition is affecting my ability to recharge and I'm unable to communicate my needs to my roommate/floormates. Its got to the point that I'm even developing symptoms of my roommate's insomnia. I feel like an outsider multiple times in a day because all my friends, when I asked them, aren't as affected by communal living as I am. I'm thinking of leaving Uni and doing online schooling where I can do a better job at my work without this even being an issue. I don't know if that will be a bad decision though..

Awesome content, mate! Keep up the good work.

this kind of resonated with me. Highly introverted, whilst enjoy motorcycle racing, the visualisation or anticipated scenarios are prepeared all before in my head, 'loaded' as potential actions, ready to be selected

Now I am interested in watching this movie!!! Thanks for the review!!!

What a beautiful essay and ending to the video, youre a true scholar and philiosoph.

Damn this guy always makes me have tears in my eyes when he explains movies I love this channel

Yet a again an excellent video!

Just subscribed earlier and you uploaded a video. Great stuff, mate. Hope your channel grows big.

Bro...your videos are so good

Thank you. This was really amazing.

I am surprised there aren't more videos on this subject. I think this is the only one.

Excellent review

This movie and this video both make my heart sing 🐺💙🎶🖤

I honestly can't believe you don't have more subscribers

Once again, great job!

wow that's a beautiful analysis.. thank you really

Watching every vid of yours.

That's really beautiful way of interpretation

Thanks for adapting to the 21:9 instead of mixing it with 16:9. Makes this so much more watchable on my ultrawide.

Beautiful insight man.

This one is very good. Thank you.

I just subbed after I saw this video. Very good.

Well...im gonna find love at the end of this for sure. I found so many deeper meanings to all the scenes of the movie. It's great in all the right ways and I love how this video reflects it. I will enjoy this film for the rest of my life. I am positive of it

thank god I subbed this channel. this is shit I always knew but at the same time never knew. great movie and good analysis.

No wonder I found myself constantly relating to Baby and everything going on around him. Great video! One of the most interesting conversations on Baby Driver I've seen so far.

Excellent video, about an Excellent film

He is for me and for many, one of the most relatable characters in film for us.

Context is king. Introverts transform in the right context. Likewise for extroverts. Excellent video as always.

Channels like this are a big reason I'm glad youtube exists. Even in more open-minded academic environments, it's hard to find a blend of intellectualism and pop culture like this.

fantastic take on the subject. 10/10

Baby Driver represented Introverts in a perfect way....

Absolutely love this movie and soundtrack, especially since I'm a driver, it really speaks to me. Some racing and stunt lessons would be SWEET

This video really made me realise why I connected with Baby so much. It's a fantastic movie but his character is one I can really relate with.

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Baby Driver is a masterpiece of Cinema, it's everything a film should be. Every bit of it is finely wound together to create a tapestry, the soundtracks, the character writing, the cinematography. The perfect blend.

This is going to my 'Favorites ' playlist.

Introversion is development of core and often is also accompanied with memories of childhood exclusion. Precisely because we know truth is not very acceptable in the world. Repetition is irony with group mindset good reading but there is a moreover missing he is also playing his dilema externally. He does the film. It’s also a mirror of a filmmaker inner life. 👍 like your work a lot. Congratulations

Best channel on youtube!!

You have great music!!

I heard similar at the Evolved Empath Summit on the Shift Network recently

You earned a sub!

Though the having different i pods for different moods is a very spot on point. I think he said it as a excuse. One reason he has all of them is that he takes them from cars he steals.

An excellent film which I've seen 5 times

Never really tought about but sometimes even with my best friends i feel a high pressure to speak just because that iswhat i am "suposed" to do. i like being quiet but it feels as if others see it like i am pissed off or sad or something so i am constantly forcing myself to speak. I love driving because it feels like i have a reason to be more quiet i can blame it on that i am concentrating on the road instead of just sitting on a couch because then i have to speak because there is nothing more to do really.

wowww. great vid.

Finally, an accurate explanation/analysis of introversion and extroversion.

Awesome

i loved this one

Nice vid, Tom! Pacing is on point. What are your feelings on the word ambivert?

Also something to note is the use of a deaf mentor. So even his metaphorical conscience in the story is an inner dialogue, more expressive then verbal.

Also, please make a video on the movie Her by Spike Jones

Here you talked about Baby being introvert, and I was thinking "Bruce Banner is also kind of a introvert hero on the avengers movie. He should do one video about the psyche of the characters and motives in the avengers movie, that should be awesome". :)

This brings together some things I noticed in the film, myself, esp about the others entering Baby's space, I also thought it was also partly the fact that he's HoH as well as an introvert: there's something different about him - he's quiet listens to music, a young kid, seems unassuming - and the others see this un-threatening appearances as threatening! Since they live in an environment where everyone puts up a front/us aggressive in some form, Baby is just his introverted self trying to cope with his hearing problems & yearns to escape his 'job'

And that's why I think Baby Driver is Edgar Wright's peak Movie to date. Thanks for this video.

Baby driver might be my favorite movie of all time or it's in my top ten

Basically how every introvert hopes how other people see them

You just proved that badly driver is one of the sneaky smart film that at first glance at though of as another action flick

Does anyone have a link to the interview used at 4:24