Every Edgar Wright Film, Ranked: From ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’
With The Running Man nearing release, we rank every film directed by Edgar Wright from worst to best.
Distinctive Style and Career Overview
[translate:THERE ARE FEW directors today with a style as distinctive as Edgar Wright’s.] For nearly 30 years, Wright has crafted a career characterized by his chaotic direction and masterful blend of sound, image, and timing to create captivating experiences.
Now, Wright ventures into new territory with The Running Man, a reimagining of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic. This near-future action thriller, adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel, represents Wright's most ambitious project to date. Known primarily for brisk comedy and pop-culture references, Wright once again defies expectations with this bold move.
Early Work: A Fistful of Fingers
Before creating the renowned Cornetto Trilogy, Wright made A Fistful of Fingers at age 20, using a borrowed camera on a no-budget Western spoof. The plot centers on a cowboy hunting the man who killed his horse. Though rough around the edges, the film already displays core elements of Wright’s style: a passion for genre, rapid cuts, and visual humor.
"It’s essentially a Western spoof about a cowboy tracking down the wanted man who killed his horse."
This early work laid the groundwork for the director's later films, showcasing his love for genre-bending storytelling and dynamic editing.
Summary: Edgar Wright’s innovative style and genre versatility shine through his evolving filmography, culminating in the ambitious near-future thriller The Running Man.
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