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The Fast and the Furious (Full Screen Tricked Out Edition)

The Fast and the Furious (Full Screen Tricked Out Edition)

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Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Women need not apply
Review: I'll admit I liked this better than I expected, but that's not saying much. This movie is loaded with superb action shots that took a lot of stunt coordination to pull off well. I mean, how many movies are going to show a car driving UNDER a moving truck? While street racing does exist, it is unlikely that it's THIS organized, but these are the movies and you want to see something exiting, which the movie does provide with the races.

However, the rest of it is ordinary, and if you are watching at home, put a bucket under your set to catch all the excess testosterone that drips from the screen. For the movie makes it clear that this particular world is a man's world. A woman's job, even for the tough talking ones, is to remain slim, attractive, scantily-clad, and available upon demand.

One of the the things that turned me off when the film first came out was the name Vin Diesal. It sounds manufactured by a committee to get young males to buy tickets. But I went back to his credits, and found that he did have good roles in films I liked ("Boiler Room", "The Iron Giant", and "Saving Private Ryan"). And there is no doubt he oozes a lot of charisma along with that testosterone. I'm looking forward to see what he can do in the future.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: Oh my gosh!!!! It's 'Point Break' on wheels
Review: Well what's to say? I walked in the cinema hoping for some light entertainment, you know a fast paced car film with some great chases and amazing crashes. However no matter how cool it may be to be under the bonnet watching an engine during a car race 'The Fast and the furious' just isn't able to keep enough interest. Part of the problem with this is you can't really care about the characters because you don't know them.

We follow Paul Walker on his misadventures through the world of drag racing as he befriends local veteran (Vin Diesel) and begins to give in to the tag line and 'Live his life one quarter mile at a time' hmmm pity his character goes on a journey of about the same length. But No! The shocks don't stop there! Low and behold, it seems Mr. Walker is a FBI agent who's job it is to find out whose stealing from some poor truck drivers. His life isn't easy though as he falls in love with Mia (Jordana Brewster) who is part of the 'crew' and the film takes a journey of almost Shakespearean proportions (I hope the sarcasm hasn't lost anyone) So they film moves from climax, to climax, then Paul lets Vinny go at the end 'ala 'Point Break' and everyone is happy. Sound contrived? Yes, yes it is.

So now I've given that thrilling summation I suppose I need to talk about what I liked in the film? There are some cool as hell cars, great race scenes and a whole lot of terminology that got me so 'revved up' (forgive the pun) that I wanted to NOS it all the way home. If you don't want to go on an emotional journey go right now to your local video shop and rent 'Point Break' unless you really like cars, then you rent 'Gone in 60 seconds' if you've seen those get 'Fast and the furious' have a nice night in with a bag of chips and Jordana's large eyebrows (look at the dinner scene) and have fun.

The performances are as you'd expect, not great but not 'Plan 9' horrible. As I said above the special effects are great, but it just doesn't work over a 1 hour 40 min timespan. The DVD has alot of features though and sounds great over a Dolby Digital 5.1 system.

Rating: 2 stars
Summary: A few thrilling sequences, but otherwise shoddily paced.
Review: Paul Walker is an undercover cop who gets too involved in the underground world of racing. Vin Diesel is the criminal he eventually befriends. Not much plot-wise, and there aren't nearly enough chases or races to make up for the incredibly slacking pace and overdone, headache-inducing visuals. The truck-siege in the climax is obviously inspired by the similar setpiece in The Road Warrior, but doesn't compare in terms of sheer excitement (or even in size, scope, and length). Walker took a far more enjoyable trip in Joy Ride.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: Buckle up for a fast ride
Review: I love this movie!!! I don't watch movies for the reality, if you want that then WATCH THE NEWS!

The movie revolves around the tried and true plot of a hot young cop, Brian (Paul Walker) befriending Dom (Vin Diesel) the charismatic hero in the underworld of illegal street racers. Throw in customised imports with enough neon accents to light up a football field, hot women who keep up with the guys, a suspect asian gang, the inevitable love affair between Brian and Dom's sister Mia and the desicion for Brian to make about where his loyalties lie - and you got yourself one slick looking movie!

If you love car flicks (did you watch Knight Rider in the 80's?) this is one Dvd that should be in your collection.

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: I LIKED IT!!!!
Review: F and F was a good movie and had a good plot but left you hanging in the end that made you wonder "What the [heck]??" The movie was fast paced and entertaining. I still thing that Gone in 60 Seconds was better only because the story plot was solid and didn't leave you hanging in the end. So the only thing i have to say is watch the movie but don#t get mad when it comes to the end since it leaves so many answers open, Other than that it was a great movie!!! If you liked Gone in 60 seconds i think you will also like this one, especially since it has good special effects that leaves you in your seat saying "wow that was cool" F and F is an enjoyable movie and as i said did not lack in story but mostly the ending!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Look At Them Go!
Review: The Fast-n-Furious is the best movie I've ever seen. It has really cool cars with neat designs on them. It's mainly about drag racing on the streets and there is people that steal things. What's really cool about it is that a car goes underneath a semi truck. This movie is best for teens who are just getting a car. It gives them ideas on what to do with their car. This movie is awesome you've gotta see this. If you don't see this than your missing out on a great movie.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The Most Action Field Movie Ever!!!
Review: If you like fast cars that are really cool, action like racing, shooting, and explosions, and if you like street racing which is when people cet in their cars and go race on the highways. Then you've got to see The Fast and The Furious. I recommend this to people 9 and up. This is the best movie ever. The movie is about an undercover cop who gets mixed up in a street racing gang. He does this by saving the leader of the gang from the cops, and keeps him out of trouble. If you have young kids then you wouldn't want to take them to see it. It has one cuss word and women with not much clothes on.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: The best DVD
Review: The Fast and The Furious is the most awesome DVD, because it has alot of sceens you can just choose from and watch.
It is my favorite DVD because its about street racing. I also like it because it has a woman street racer in it, and usually when you hear about street racing it's just men.
I wouldn't recommend it for people who dont like foul language, because it has quite a bit in it.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Whats your favorite movie?
Review: Well what do you think about the Fast and the Furious? I think it is the coolest.If you haven't seen it yet you need to. Its out on VHS and DVD, you can rent it just about anywhere. If you like fast cars and wild driving you will sure like this movie. So go out and see it today.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: This movie will get your pulse raceing
Review: The Fast and the Furious is a great movie... If you like action and fast cars than you will love this movie.


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