One of my favorite things about this movie is that just
as the credits are about to roll, there is actually a disclaimer telling people
not to attempt these stunts as seen on screen. I mean what is worse? That there are actually people out there who
will try and do what they see. Or that it happens so often they studio feels
the need to protect themselves against their stupidity. But enough about the disclaimer, I mean after
all it comes at the end of the movie, what’s important is what comes before.
Now this is usually the place where I tell
you the plot of the movie. I like to tell you the characters, a little about
the story and so forth. Well I can do that is one sentence. Vin Diesel, Paul
Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jordana Brewster, and even Michelle Rodriguez
are all back. However if you want a plot it’s simple, the car racing crew must
stop a bunch of guys who drive cars as good as they do, but they are ex
military instead of street guys. Things will blow up, guns will be shot, and oh
yeah lots of speeding cars. The thing about that simple plot, there is nothing
wrong with it. I mean if you believe in things like reality, science, or
anything like that, you might not enjoy this movie. The thing is though if you
turn off your mind, and just sit back and enjoy, it will be hard for you not to
have fun with this movie. Some people may see this and enjoy it, but afterwards
they might need a bath, while others with bask in the glory that is “Fast &
Furious”.
You have
to hand it to the makers of this film, they know their audience. I thought this
series was dead and buried after the forth one, but I was wrong. Not only did
it not die, it actually got better. It is almost like the filmmakers embraced
what was and is good about this series, and just decided to go all out,
regardless of story or reality. Justin Lin has pretty much become resident
director, and who can blame him, you find something you do well, you should
keep doing it. Also back is writer Chris Morgan, who wrote the last film, as
well as “Fast & Furious 7”. Yes there will be another one. I enjoyed this film, for the simple fact I
didn’t have to try and follow anything. With all the things we have going on in
our lives it is nice sometime to sit down, unplug, and just watch the eye candy
before us. That is exactly what this
movie is, it’s eye candy, and that is the best compliment I can give it. So go this
weekend and sit back and unwind, and just watch this movie. Then when it is
over, just remember one thing; please do not try any of the stunts you see in
the film, because you’ll want to be around for the next one.
Brian Taylor
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