Ah Vin Diesel … it’s been awhile. There was a time when you provided me endless amounts of amusement. I would not go so far as to say I want to see more Vin Diesel films but I would not be opposed to a new Fast & Furious movie every 2 years. Now for another backtrack, I am not praising Fast & Furious so please don’t get the wrong impression. Still, there will always be 10 plus dollars waiting for them no matter how bad the movies become. I’m a conundrum.
It’s a freaking Fast & Furious film! You have to know what you are getting into before the theater goes dark. And for the fourth time they delivered fancy cars and barely clothed females for close to 2 hours. Was there supposed to more? YES! Where’s Tyrese? Where’s Romey Rome?!?! Sure getting the original gang back together was a nice hook but you could have thrown in at least a bone to the second flick. They threw in Han from Tokyo Drift which was nice but no one from 2 Fast? Come on give me something, Ludacris or Devon Aoki, just a quick cameo. Bah. There will always be more in the franchise so they can make it right down the road.
Do I really need to breakdown the performances of Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordana Brewster, and Michelle Rodriguez? Seriously? My disdain for Mr. Diesel is known and there was absolutely nothing here to change that opinion. That man has one gear and he is not changing for anybody. There were a couple scenes where he literally kept the same exact look while the movie cut back to him multiple times. Plus, it was supposed to be a heartfelt moment and I kept thinking that the editor slipped in a still photo over and over again. Walker is Walker and he can continue his Keanu level career. The Rodriguez thing pissed me off just because I am a big fan of hers. I don’t remember a single thing about Brewster so at least she didn’t piss me off.
I can’t believe I am still writing about Fast & Furious! This is my own fault. I have already stated that I will pay for new flicks in the franchise no matter how poor of a product they deliver. I cannot be trusted.
5 out of 10
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