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Summary: Clown Cars
Review: This is one of those movies you watch, and then wonder "and the point was...?"The movie centers around a lot of fast, funny looking Honda's and VW's (I kept expecting a few dozen clowns to pile out and start dancing around), and our *cough* "Hero," Brian O'Conner (played by Paul Walker). O'Conner is an undercover cop, out to hunt down the gang who's stealing electronics from trucks on the go. O'Conner meets up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), a local, illegal, street racer. Why they simply don't arrest him is beyond me -- it must be so they can make this movie. And, of course, so O'Conner can race him. All this time, I keep thinking, shouldn't a cop know better? But he doesn't seem to, and continues to break law after law. Somehow, the movie drags on, with a forced romance and one race after another (including a shoot out where the bullets hit everything but their target: a bright, orange car). The best part of the movie isn't in the movie: it's the bonus material on the DVD. The final stunt in the movie is shown on the DVD in eight different camera angles (they had one take to get this right). I think they ended up only using three of the camera angles in the film, so seeing what they didn't use, and in it's entirety, is interesting, to say the least. I'm sure many kids and teens will love this movie, but for anyone with any interest in cars, you can't help but laugh at these funny looking Hondas. This is a movie that should have been made in the 70's, when cars were a work of art, and Hollywood employed real talent (and this coming from someone born is the 80's). If you're looking for a good, fast car movie, keep looking.
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Summary: Complete Nonsense
Review: I watched this movie with my 16 year old son, a fairly new driver. Predictably, he loved it and I hated it. If the movie was intended as a vehicle (pun intended) for watching teens race customized rice rockets then I guess it succeeded. However, it failed on just about every other level - little intelligible or creditable plot (just how DID those kids afford the incredibly expensive bolt on go-faster products?), zero character development beyond the cartoon-like stereotypical goodies and baddies bound together (loosely) with literally laughable posturing and dialogue, corny visual set pieces with cars driving round the streets in jet-fighter like formation. At several points in the movie I had to suppress guffaws so as to not spoil the movie for my son. The entire project felt like it was written from a high-schooler's perspective of what is 'awesome'. Additionally, the soundtrack on the DVD was all over the place. There was no consistency of volume at all, the sound had to be turned up for dialogue and then the music came in at mind-numbing volume resulting in a mad fumble for the remote control. So, if you are under 20 and want to see a movie about other kids with fast cars then sure, go get The Fast and the Furious. If you are over 20 (or are a mature 18) and you want a car chase within the context of a plausible movie, get Steve McQueen's Bullitt or even The Driver with Ryan O'Neil. Darn, even Gone in 60 Seconds was better than this drivel.
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Summary: TOO FAST !
Review: If you like fast cars,undercover cops, macho (and i mean really macho) guys) this is your movie.No need to buy it you can allways rent it.
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Summary: Mighta Been
Review: This film could have been decent. As it is, it's not the worst out there. But it's full of many holes. Keep low expectations and it might be a mildly entertaining view. ** Spoiler Below ** My main question is why those truck drivers didn't just hit the brakes? That would have solved everything. Instead they just kept driving along while being harpooned. Things like that really bug me because any idiot could have put a better plot device in there and made it at least mildly realistic. Without that and a quite a few other problems this might have been a pretty decent film.
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Summary: vroom vroom
Review: Wow....this is on my top 3 list of movies ever...and that is can compete with saving private ryan and black hawk down is just plain awsome...why don't more people make movies like this!
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Summary: Matt Klunk's opinion of "The Fast and the Furious"
Review: I am a car fanatic to start with, and have dreamed of owning a Toyota Supra Twin Turbo since I learned to drive in 1998. It is still only a dream, but when I heard that this movie's feature car was a Supra I couldn't wait to see it. I first saw the movie at the drive-in this past summer, it was awesome there, and I decided to buy it on DVD as soon as it came out. I did just that, and you should too; as this movie might just be one of the coolest, fastest, and most addictive movies ever made.
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Summary: Not enough substance
Review: Although the visual effects are impressive and the cars are fantastic the storyline is lacking in substance. There isn't enough believability in the plot or the characters. The chemistry between the actors is almost non-existent and you almost cheer for the antagonists. The real stars of the movie are the fast, flashy automobiles because that's all you want to see but you don't see enough of them. To sum it up I would have to say this movie is for the car lover but not for the film lover.
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Summary: Bad plot, but good effects.
Review: These days, a movie comes along that documents a world of people that most of the populace knows little of. Sometimes these movies are made just for the special effects, and for the directors to show the audience: "Look what I can do!!". The fast and the furious is one of those movies. There is no plot, the whole movie is a plethora of stereotypes, and the acting is just barely average. BUT! what makes this movie an exciting watch are the race scenes. There was a lot of effort made in the makings of the cars, the race and the stunts that accompanied everything, and that is what probably makes you feel better about renting the DVD. If you watch "the making of..." in the Bonus materials part of the DVD, you will know what I mean. I mean, heck, after watching this movie, *I* wanted to get into one of those and drive like the devil. I recommend you watch this movie but only expect a thrill from the special effects, and not anything else. ps. the absolute nay-sayers of this piece have lots of valid points, but do watch "the making of...". It just might create a little respect for the wonders that these people can achieve on film. And really, no one is forcing you to watch it twice.
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Summary: Point Break with Cars
Review: Aside from the bad acting and only one hot chick throughout the movie, the storyline is a complete and total rip off "Point Break". Insert neighborhood families' beef for surfers', and heisting 18-wheelers for robbing banks as the ex-pres. Paul Walker can't even out act Keanu's "I am an FBI agent!" in this one. He let's Vin Diesel go in the same manner that Patrick Swayze is allowed to surf because they "won't go back man". If you like cars, that could be the saving grace. Otherwise, "Point Break" is still a classic that was poorly copied.
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Summary: Full of Testosterone¿
Review: THE MOVIE: The Story "The Fast and the Furious" follows the story of an undercover cop, Brian 'O Connell, infiltrating a street racing gang in hopes of uncovering a smuggling operation. Movie Features: Tons of fast and hot cars, "men's men," some hot women and a pounding urban hip-hop, metal soundtrack. This is definitely a guy's movie. Downsides: The plot isn't really well developed and to get the full story you'll probably have to watch the film a few times. For example, you really don't catch what it is that Brian is really trying to investigate. Overall, with some of the themes in this film this movie probably isn't all that appropriate for kids and probably will not be enjoyed by the more "matured" crowd. The movie upon it's release was somewhat controversial for it's glamorization of the illegal and dangerous "street racing" culture. Plusses: If you're looking for a fun, action filled flick this movie does the trick for you. It's definitely high-octane and high-adrenaline with tons of fast racing scenes with fast cars and fast bikes, a handful of fighting. Plus the hard soundtrack will make you want to get up on your feet. Overall, if you're a guy who's young or young at heart, this is YOUR movie with some cool cars, hot chicks, etc. THE DVD: Like most new DVD releases this movie is just STACKED with tons of extras, some good and some "whatever." 1. Commentary with director Rob Cohen: standard fare... 2. Making of "The Fast and the Furious" documentary 3. Theatrical Trailer 4. Deleted scenes with director commentary: some were pretty cool but the film isn't any better with them...alright feature... 5. Music videos: Alright... 6. Special Effects Montage: This was a cool video... 7. Interactive eight camera angle stunt sequence and Movie Magic interactive special effects: Basically this just shows the different angles of the final scene in the movie with the train. It's okay...but kinda "whatever" as you view it... 8. Lots of other features including DVD ROM features, you get the idea... Overall, if you're really into the movie the DVD features are a nice mixed bag of cool stuff (commentary, special effects montage, etc) and some not so cool stuff. If you're really into the movie get the DVD, if you are ambivalent it may be good for a rental or a pass. THE VERDICT: Overall, while this movie probably won't win anyone critical awards or make any "must-see" lists, this movie is good for what it is - a two hour diversion and entertainment. This movie is probably best viewed by younger guys into cars, chicks and street music. Anyone else may either take it or leave it... Mildly Recommended
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