FAST AND FURIOUS (2009 USA)

Ben Meyers’ rating: 3.6|5.0 Starsììì

Fast and Furious begins with fast action as Dominic Toretto and his gang steal gas tankers from the back of a moving tractor truck. The movie quickly moves through murder, revenge, and Mexican drug dealing with fast racing and some of the film industry’s most creative stunts. With this film, Director Justin Lin recoups The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift and sets the series up for a desired number five sequel. The series will be in competition with Star Wars and Harry Potter for number of movie sequels made.

Storyline

Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) hijacks Dominican Republic fuel tankers until the police become a problem. He leaves his girlfriend behind in Los Angeles. Several months later he receives a call that she has been murdered.

Additional Thanks

Thank you to Director Justin Lin for directing efforts. Thank you to Executive Producers Amanda Lewis and Samantha Vincent for making the film possible. Additional characters/cast include: Brian O’Conner (Paul Walker), Mia (Jordana Brewster), Letty (Michelle Rodriguez), Campos (John Ortiz), Fenix (Laz Alonso), Gisele (Gal Gadot), Penning (Jack Conley), and Stasiak (Shea Whigham).

Buy a ticket? Yes? No? Maybe?

Yes. There is no lack in this film. It’s a fast moving thriller.

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