Every Edgar Wright Film, Ranked: From ‘Scott Pilgrim’ to ‘Hot Fuzz’
With [translate:'The Running Man'] just around the corner, we're ranking every film Edgar Wright has directed from best to worst.
There are few directors today with a style as distinctive as Edgar Wright’s. For nearly three decades, Wright has built a career on his unique, dynamic direction, blending sound, image, and timing to create captivating experiences. Now, Wright ventures into new territory. [translate:'The Running Man'], a reimagining of the 1987 Schwarzenegger classic, releases this week. It marks Wright’s most ambitious project: a near-future action thriller adapted from Stephen King’s dystopian novel. This unexpected shift from his signature quick-cut comedy and pop culture mashups shows Wright’s refusal to be boxed in.
As excitement grows for [translate:'The Running Man'], we take a fresh look at Wright’s entire filmography and rank his best films from worst to best.
Early Work: A Fistful of Fingers
Before the famous Cornetto Trilogy, Wright created [translate:'A Fistful of Fingers'], a no-budget Western spoof made when he was just 20. Using a borrowed camera and abundant creativity, Wright crafted a story about a cowboy pursuing the man who killed his horse. Though rough around the edges, the film already reveals the hallmarks of Wright’s style: his love for genre, rapid cuts, and visual jokes.
“It’s messy and a little rough around the edges, but you can already see the DNA of Wright’s later work.”
Wright’s evolution as a filmmaker showcases his unique ability to blend energy and meticulous craftsmanship.
Author’s summary: Edgar Wright consistently delivers inventive, genre-blending films marked by sharp editing, humor, and a distinctive directorial flair that continues to evolve.
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