FAST & FURIOUS (2009)
Featuring: Vin Diesel; Paul Walker; Michelle Rodrigues; Jordana Brewster
Director: Justin Lin
Last time I questioned the producers of the Fast & Furious franchise for making two such divergent sequels. However, I am glad to report that with their fourth attempt, they returned to the initial concept. Except for a very brief appearance in Tokyo Drift, Dom and company are back!
It's been five years since Brian (Paul Walker) allowed Dom and Lettie to escape from the FBI. In the meantime the two of them relocated to South America from where, with a newly assembled crew, they continue their fuel tanker 'liberation business'. But when tragedy strikes, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) is forced to return to the 'States' to deal with those he deems responsible for his loss.
Director, Lin (who was also responsible for Tokyo Drift), admitted that the first two sequels were not quite as successful as the original. So, by bringing together most of the original cast was an attempt to rescue the floundering franchise. And, as it turns out, that was the correct decision. The rest, as they say, is history as we shall also see in the coming few weeks when I review the next couple of sequels. This one, however, I rate 3 out of 5 stars again.
Trailer link:
Vin Diesel and Paul Walker in a scene from the movie
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