If you've been part of the ride for the first 7 Fast & Furious installments, you know what to expect. The franchise has become every moviegoer's guilty pleasure — mindless over-the-top action, million dollar sports cars, and the signature close-ups of women's butts. The cheesy dialogue and line delivery is forgivable, the acting is passable, and the cast is likable (the leader of whom being Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, who is carrying the series on his back at this point).
The new villain this time around is Cipher, played by Charlize Theron. Her mysterious monotone character is the most interesting of the Fast & Furious antagonists thus far. Speaking of antagonists, it is very entertaining to see the Shaw brothers (played by Jason Statham and Luke Evans) join the team and fight alongside Agent Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson") and Company. Jason Statham's performance, particularity his charisma with Dwayne Johnson, really is the highlight of the film. Vin Diesel is great as always, and in Fate of the Furious we see a more emotional side of him as he goes against the family to save his infant son. His betrayal does seems out of character, which is my only complaint about the film. It is very satisfying, though, when he is reunited with the rest of the characters. The nod to Brian at the end is a nice touch (Rest in Peace Paul Walker).
Overall, Fate of the Furious is a hell of a good time. It goes where the series hasn't gone before, which I didn't think would be possible. Stunts and fight choreography are top-notch as always. Very entertaining and refreshing, and meant for the big screen. 8/10.
The new villain this time around is Cipher, played by Charlize Theron. Her mysterious monotone character is the most interesting of the Fast & Furious antagonists thus far. Speaking of antagonists, it is very entertaining to see the Shaw brothers (played by Jason Statham and Luke Evans) join the team and fight alongside Agent Hobbs (Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson") and Company. Jason Statham's performance, particularity his charisma with Dwayne Johnson, really is the highlight of the film. Vin Diesel is great as always, and in Fate of the Furious we see a more emotional side of him as he goes against the family to save his infant son. His betrayal does seems out of character, which is my only complaint about the film. It is very satisfying, though, when he is reunited with the rest of the characters. The nod to Brian at the end is a nice touch (Rest in Peace Paul Walker).
Overall, Fate of the Furious is a hell of a good time. It goes where the series hasn't gone before, which I didn't think would be possible. Stunts and fight choreography are top-notch as always. Very entertaining and refreshing, and meant for the big screen. 8/10.