you've got some serious balls, man.i've been told. wasn't sure you'd show after i trashed youracting. i think you hit your mark.well, if you run with me, i can't promise i'll go easy on you.if that what it takes. (i just want to race.) and i just want to review.let's do it.
list of crash diets that work fast, ride or die, remember?too soon? are you ready?i'm ready. steady.this is movie night! hello and welcome to movie night, in-depthreviews in less than five minutes. i'm your
host, jonathan paula. tonight, i'm reviewingthe first seven pictures in the "fast & furious" franchise. and i say "first", because let'sbe honest: universal will probably make ten more of these things. although i've alreadydiscusses the first and sixth installments here on the show, i decided to re-write someof my older thoughts for this new special. what began as an unfocused series about streetracing has morphed into a mammoth franchise with high-octane stunts worth over $2 billiondollars. perpetually existing on the fringes of reality, these movies are often unbelievableand over-the-top, but that's precisely why so many love watching them. we'll begin withthe original, "the fast and the furious" released in june of 2001, this rob cohen streetracing action film made $169 million in profit
against its $38-million dollar budget. borrowingheavily from the plot structure of 1991's "point break", the 106 minute story followsan undercover officer who infiltrates a gang of street racing criminals, before becomingenamored with their world. the cast of young busters, brawlers, and boneheads is lead bypaul walker, an eager and enthusiastic hero who's easy to connect with. the soft-spokenand large-bodied vin diesel is featured as his untrusting friend, who preaches the importanceof his fast-lifestyle by remarking, "i live my life a quarter mile at a time. nothingelse matters: for those ten seconds or less, i'm free." it's a crude but apt mantra thatbinds the entire "fast & furious" saga together, and even made its way onto one of my t-shirts,which i'd love for you to buy at jogwheel's
merchandise store, "thatreference.com". inone of her first significant roles, michelle rodriquez just disappoints by grunting one-linersand frowning for most of the pg-13 rated film. jordana brewster however commendably bringslife to her otherwise one-dimensional character. the rest of the cast struts around wearingembarrassing outfits and spitting out overly technical jargon that even gearheads willbe annoyed with. this is a fascinating look at an underground culture of fast cars, neonlights, and slutty women most audiences aren't familiar with. the soundtrack mixes loud rapmusic with funky beats, but it actually undercuts one pivotal scene with its distracting presence.the frantic editing by peter honess provides the illusion of speed and intensity withoutever really showing any movement. it's appropriate
and exciting, but it rarely shows off howfast these cars can go. an early sprint between racers not only lasts eleven times longerthan it should, but actually incorporates over 15,000 unique sound effects - at leastaccording to imdb's trivia page. the characters make frequent references to a hugeevent known as "race wars", where walker will finally prove himself to the crew: but annoyingly,"the fast and the furious" wastes the potential of this exotic location by only featuringit briefly. back-to-back high speed action sequences close out the film but they palein scope to the efforts of the later installments. in what would have been a surprise to eventhe most clairvoyant hollywood insiders, this unassuming illegal street racing film spawnedsix sequels and counting - making it universal
studios' most profitable franchise. the serieseventually evolved from the humble los angeles racing scene to international heists and unrealisticaction spectacles - but this inaugural effort is what introduced most of the key playersin an organic and believable way. although the film does little to convince you thatanyone here is a great actor, or that dropping $20,000 into a 1995 toyota supra is a goodidea, it still provides old-fashioned entertainment on every viewing. the most dated and leastambitious entry in the series, "the fast and the furious" is a gritty-take on establishedformulas that pays off with thrilling action and authentic characters. here's what youhad to say about it in the youtube comments. in spite of its weaker acting and story, youthought the original "fast and furious" film
was great. i'm sticking by my original ratingfor this, a seven out of ten. next up tonight, "2 fast 2 furious". this obnoxiously titled follow-up was releasedin june of 2003 by director john singleton. despite feeling like a shameless cash-grab,the pg-13 rated film managed to triple its $76-million dollar budget. paul walker leadsan entirely new cast, where the fbi reunites him with an old friend so they can take downmiami's criminal kingpin. still acting and dressing like a spoiled teen, walker is aimlessand aloof without vin diesel at his side: who sadly sits this picture out. tyrese gibsonhowever is a welcome addition as paul's fast-talking, wise-cracking childhood buddy who injectsthe film with effective comic relief. cole
hauser is not nearly menacing enough for thebad guy role, but rapper-turned-actor chris 'ludacris' bridges is actually really greatin his small supporting role, i only wish he was utilized a bit more. rounding out thecore group is the stunning eva mendes as an undercover customs agent who may be gettingtoo close to her mark - in a parallel to walker's original dilemma. it's the playful and contentiousrelationship between the leads that makes the 107-minute feature worth watching, likewhen gibson nervously asks his partner "you're not gonna do what i think you're gonna do?"moments before walker performs a dangerous stunt. light on substance, but heavy on style- this picture lives up to its namesake with fantastic race sequences, even if the driversdo seem to execute a seemingly infinite number
of gear changes. a sharply edited four-carrace through the well-lit roadways of florida includes an awesome computer-assisted shotthat zooms past each vehicle in a single unbroken move. far too much of the dialogue boils downto disposable trash talking, with each sentence annoyingly punctuated by "bro" or "bruh"."2 fast 2 furious" at least provides fun introductions to eventual mainstays of the franchise; besidesbridges and gibson - this is also the first time we see walker's nissan skyline tearingup the roadways. as the only "fast" film not to feature a single major character deaththough, the resulting tone has a far less serious vibe. which is why a torture sceneinvolving a flesh-eating rat feels particularly gruesome and out of place. pulling a "willsmith"-move, ludacris performs four separate
tracks on the film's rap-oriented soundtrack,which is an appropriate fit for the scantily clad women, neon lights, and bright sunshineof south beach. the stark departure from the themes that bind the rest of the series togethermakes this film the weakest of the bunch. but racing fans should enjoy the smoothlypaced on action repeat viewings. often unrealistic, and generally pretty stupid, "2 fast 2 furious"boils down to a brainless romp with occasional thrills and spills - i thought it was alright.third up, "the fast and the furious: tokyo drift". this action crime drama was released in juneof 2006, where it nearly doubled its estimated $85 million dollar budget. abandoning allof the characters and locations from the previous
two installments, this pg-13 rated effortintroduces us to an all new group of street racers and their adversarial relationships.with enough chest hair for a character twice his age, lucas black stars as an impatientteen who becomes a rising star in tokyo's drift racing scene. despite his obnoxioussouthern accent, he's a pretty enthusiastic protagonist... even if his acting is limitedto him grimacing and winking. defending himself against an automotive insult, lucas confidentlyresponds, "it's not the ride, it's the rider". it's appropriate though that "black sheep"of the "fast" franchise is lead by an actor whose surname is "black". his reckless behaviorin a thrilling car chase that opens the film, against the oldest brother from "home improvement",forces him to relate to the land of the rising
sun - where the story pivots to a fish-out-of-waternarrative. once the 104-minute film is done focusing on his culture shock, we're introducedto the supporting cast, which includes juvenile rapper bow wow, nathalie kelley, brian goodman,brian tee, and sung kang making his first of four appearances in the franchise. kanghas a few key moments delivering sage advice as the mentor character, while tee is perfectas the cocky, close-talking bad guy you'll love to hate. goodman provides an interestingfather / son dynamic with black as well, which are some of the picture's strongest scenes.i was annoyed however that even in a cast populated entirely by asians, the peruvianborn kelley was chosen as the romantic foil. well, at least i think that was her intendedpurpose: she never actually kisses black,
who seems more turned on by a v8 motor thanthe sexy women around him. like the cars they're driving, the music here is a fast and loudblend of american rock and japanese pop. director justin lin makes his franchise debut; witha decently steady and focused style that shows off the exotic imports as well as the asianbabes. although the professional stunt drivers employed on "tokyo drift" reportedly destroyednorth of 100 vehicles, all of their drifting was accomplished without the aid of cgi: andmakes rally driver ken block look like an amateur. as it's explained in the film, driftingis only performed for show and doesn't actually provide advantage. much like the franchiseitself: the slick skidding maneuver is all fluff, and little substance. universal studiosrelinquished their rights to the "riddick"
series just to secure vin diesel for a final-scenecameo, which results in fun bit of fan service that attempts to tie this picture togetherwith later installments. indeed, with zero returning characters, and as the lowest grossingentry in the series it would have been easy to disavow this picture and pretend it wasjust a bastard spin-off that didn't work. instead, the franchise doubled down on thispicture's continuity by referencing its irrelevant plot in the next three films, which in-effect,became defacto prequels. this retroactive integration actually improves this film'sdivisive legacy, saving it from being the worst in the series. the paint-by-numbersapproach of this film is worth seeing at least once, and only then because of its title,and unique, oriental location. and while some
of the stunts and chases are frantic and enjoyable,the characters lack depth, and the story originality. "the fast and the furious: tokyo drift"...exciting automotive stunts can't overcome the forgettable cast and disposable script.now let's check in with your thoughts. calling it uninventive and disappointing,you rated "tokyo drift" a four out of ten. i'll be a bit more forgiving, and score thisan alright. now, for tonight's poll question: who's your favorite "fast & furious" character?leave your response in a comment below, or try to guess my answer if you're feeling lucky.before we get to my fourth review, i have to rant about this franchises' ridiculoustitles. it's bad enough that out of a cast of dozens,only two major actors never did a film without
the other... there's seriously just a singlepair (bridges and gibson, for those wondering). but the naming conventions for this now seven-pictureseries is endlessly annoying. universal studios actually had to purchase the title rightsto the 1955 racing picture, "the fast and the furious" for the first entry in the series.in part two, they adopted a childish double-numeral spelling that still makes me laugh. for thejapanese-based spin-off, the producers dropped numbers all together in favor of includinga subtitle format that was never used again. the confusingly named fourth installment simplyremoves two uses of "the" from the original title. to drive home the succinct alliterationthey waited five movies to use, the fifth picture spells out the numeral, until partsix finally brought it back. and just when
i thought the series reached a decent namingstructure, part seven throws it out the window by striping the word "fast" entirely. sevenmovies in fourteen years... and each and every one of them uses a different format for itstitle. i know it's nitpicking bullshit, but as a cinephile, these vastly inconsistenttitles really frustrate me. what are they going to do next? just combine the two wordstogether and call 2017's eventual sequel, "f8"? i wouldn't put it past them. well, thanksfor indulging me... let's get back to the reviews though, with my thoughts on the fourthfilm, "fast & furious". released on april 3, 2009 - this $85 milliondollar action crime film was a surprise hit that breathed new life into the fading franchise,earning $363 million at the box office. justin
lin returns to helm the curiously titled sequel/ prequel that reunites most of the cast from part one. the first true, direct follow-upto the events of the original picture sees paul walker once again teaming up with a reluctantand untrusting vin diesel so the two can bring down a heroin importer by infiltrating hisoperation. the well-paced 107-minute story begins with a furiously fun and pulse-poundingcold-open hijacking of an oil tanker in the domican republic. as the exploding trailerrolls down the steep highway, diesel simply stares impending death in the face like itdoesn't affect him. meanwhile, one of la's shittiest and least trustworthy cops somehowgot himself an fbi badge, which thankfully comes with an updated wardrobe and much neededhaircut. reconnecting with his old flame,
jordana brewster in another understated performance,walker is reminded that, "maybe you're the bad guy pretending to be the good guy." finallyexamining the life-alerting consequences of their decisions from part one, this is a muchdarker and emotional story - which thankfully includes noticeably stronger performancesfrom the entire cast, especially michelle rodriquez who is no longer wooden and confused.gal gadot's sexy accent and slim figure make for great eye-candy, while john ortiz is convincingas the determined drug smuggler... but he seems to unnecessarily accentuate his spanishaccent just for show. although the pg-13 rated plot is more complex than this type of picturemerits, it reunites our familiar protagonists in a believable way, allowing ample time forbig set pieces and awesome races. their slick
driving skills are on full display duringa pivotal "audition" race, that smartly employs 3d gps graphics to help follow the otherwiseconfusing geography of the drivers. scoring his second of four pictures for the series,brian tyler provides the suitable, if unremarkable music... which he had to compose in only threedays. lin's direction of the anamorphic frame is often quicker than necessary during theaction-oriented parts, but never to the point of disorientation or confusion. touching uponthemes of betrayal, and second chances, the dramatic interplay between these now establishedcharacters has never been stronger. so, if you like the unique blend of fast cars andbig butts intertwined with emotionally complex characters - this is one racing movie worthseeing a few times. although it doesn't reach
the scope and excitement of its successors,"fast & furious", is a strong return to form with excellent driving and character dynamics.i thought it was a great movie. and now, my review of "fast five". this ambitious action film directed by justinlin poured gasoline on a fire, and brought the "fast" franchise back in a big way. releasedon april 29, 2011 - this sequel deliberately departed from the series' street racing themein favor of a wider focus on heists and action. the go-for-broke decision absolutely paidoff, to the tune of half a billion in profit above the film's $125 million dollar budget.on the run from the law following their exploits at the end of the last picture, vin dieseland paul walker reunite their old crew for
one massive score to help buy their freedom,once and for all. this is vin and paul's first picture together as allies from the beginning,and their loyalty and love for one another is the real heart of this picture; both menare at top form. hot on their trail is newcomer dwayne johnson as a hard-ass, beefed-up dssagent: who provides a fantastic and necessary threat sorely lacking from previous entries.injecting the series with a huge shot of gravitas, he's like a less tactful version of tommylee jones in "the fugitive", but on steroids. briefing his team on their marching orders,"the rock" barks, "we find 'em we take 'em as a team and we bring 'em back. and aboveall else we don't ever, ever let them get into cars." jordana brewster, tyrese gibson,chris bridges, matt schulze, gal gadot and
sung kang all return as well: and despitethe size of this talented ensemble, each player is given their own individual moment and responsibilityto really make their own. reintegrating the sidekick characters from the lesser respectedsecond and third films really helps tie the franchise together, without having to devoteany of the already lengthy 130-minute runtime to their backstory. while these former streetracers might not be the most convincing gang to pull off such an elaborate heist, it'sdamn fun to watch their trial-and-error process as they put their plan into motion. an excellentscene early has our foolishly brave heroes hijacking exotic cars from a speeding locomotivein what is easily the greatest train robbery since well, "the great train robbery". theexplosive stunt that caps off this opening
set-piece is a wonderful example of big-budgetaction done right. the film's transition away from focusing on racingis perhaps most evident when an important pink slip race is hyped-up before immediatelycutting to diesel already returning in his new car, omitting the duel entirely. the undisputedhighlight of the picture, and perhaps the entire "fast" series itself, is the climaticheist of $100 million cash: which sees diesel and walker dragging a massive vault throughthe streets of rio de janeiro in their tricked-out dodge chargers. besides being awesomely uniqueand furiously fun, most of the driving and stuntwork here was accomplished with practicaleffects and actual drivers: making the crashes and explosions way more convincing. the incrediblechase is scored with intense music from returning
composer brian tyler, which is mixed withplenty of loud tire screeches and gun shots. as unbelievable as most of this mayhem is,the characters themselves are, amusingly, just as incredulous. a tightly-crafted productionthat mixes in just the right amount of wide shots during the faster scenes, while lettingsteadier shots dominate the dramatic portions. almost half an hour longer than previous films,the pg-13 rated adventure tends to drag in the middle: but the endearing characters,thrilling action, epic fist fights, and inventive stunts more than make up for it. a hugelyenjoyably, and endlessly watchable experience, "fast five" is pure, unadulterated entertainment,i thought it was amazing. before we continue, a reminder now to check out my third youtubechannel, the "movie night archive" - which
has quick, nicely categorized videos of everymovie i've reviewed here on the show, as well as my thoughts on upcoming films. last weeki previewed "mission impossible 5: rogue nation". now though, my review of "fast & furious 6". the sixth entry in the inconsistently titledensemble action/racing franchise, this $160-million dollar entry from director justin lin wasreleased worldwide on may 24, 2013. an explosive hit that began the summer film season, itearned a staggering $788 million, making it, appropriately, the sixth highest-grossingpicture of the year. after opening with an inventive clip-show sequence that nicely recallsiconic moments from previous entries, the pg-13 rated film settles in with its necessaryexposition. fresh off their successful heist,
vin diesel and paul walker are brought outof exile by dss agent dwayne johnson, who promises pardons in exchange for help takingdown british baddie luke evans. he's a underdeveloped nemesis hell bent on chaos for reasons neveradequately explained. but our racing crew is more interested in one of his employees,the supposedly deceased michelle rodriquez, who refuses a rescue attempt. regarding hisformer lover, the cocky and disarming diesel explains, "you never turn your back on family...even when they do." this 130-minute extravaganza ramps up the stakes and speed, constantlyflirting with realism in the process. seeing these characters risk their lives in the giantaction set-pieces is undeniably entertaining. but it's also hilarious, as tyrese gibsonand chris bridges bring plenty of comedic
relief, which results in many laugh-out-loudmoments. but it's curious these multi-millionaire racers can't afford some hands-free walkie-talkies.rather than starting fresh with a detached story, "fast & furious 6" embraces the franchise'sinvolved continuity in a way that actually strengthens the story. to that end though,a slower, character-building middle portion is mission pressure from the villain, resultingin a drawn out stretch devoid of tension. the editing and visuals are bothtop-notch, as lin's direction keeps the fast-paced thrills easy to understand and follow; especiallyduring one fantastic chase where the crew uses a classic mustang as an anchor to takedowna car-crushing tank speeding down a highway. a sequence with parallel brawls in london'stube showcases some great girl-on-girl fight
choreography when rodriquez tackles newcomergina carano. later, a climatic chase on an impossibly long runaway sees our seeminglyinvincible heroes defying physics when they attempt to crash a giant cargo plane. keepingin fashion with previous entries, a post-credits sequence gives further backstory to a scenein "tokyo drift", by setting up an applause-worthy cliffhanger for "furious 7". an almost self-aware,over-the-top thrill ride with plenty of babes, explosions, hot rods, and excitement - thisis a ridiculously enjoyable and rewatchable movie, even if it is occasionally brainlesspopcorn fun. "fast & furious 6", may have unbelievable action, but the whole thing isfuriously exciting. now lets read a few of your comments from youtube.
delivering exactly what it promised, you scoredthis an eight. a crazy experience from start to finish, i thought it was awesome myself.finally tonight, my review of the newest entry: "furious 7." released worldwide on april 3, 2015 - thisensemble action film from director james wan was produced on an over-extended budget of$250 million after the untimely and tragic death of paul walker. transitioning from horrorto action, wan does a commendable job with the complicated production which was hamperedby unenviable rewrites and lengthy delays. there's no doubt though that this picturewill rake in a sizable profit though (i'm personally predicting a cool billion), andlead to even more sequels. the crew of racers
turned robbers are now being hunted by jasonstatham, the vengeful brother of "six's" bad guy. meanwhile, the pg-13 rated plot foolishlyincorporates an overly technical macguffin into the mix, as well as djimon hounsou asa somalian terrorist. it's an unnecessary complication that doesn't amount to much.logically, the character motivations don't really make any sense either; the "furious"crew band together to help a shadowy government type, played by kurt russell for the explicitpurpose of tracking down statham. but the british villain routines shows up announcedanyway, making the crew's this-for-that job responsibilities entirely meaningless. vindiesel once again leads the giant cast of meatheads, brawlers, and drivers with whati can only imagine was the toughest role of
his career. forced to pretend like your bestfriend is running alongside you while simultaneously mourning his death could not have been easyfor him, but his performance here lives up to the challenge. mourning a fellow character'sdeath, diesel paraphrases scottish poet thomas campbell when he remarks, "we live in thehearts of those we leave behind." - an inspirational quote that is an excellent fit for the film'smore somber theme. he carries the picture to the best of abilities, but the dual-leadstructure common in earlier installments is definitely missing here. plenty of familiarfaces return, with michelle rodriquez given a heftier romantic sub-plot alongside vin.but an early scene where the two reconnect over a visit to "race wars" proved entirelypointless, and likely should have been cut
for time in the already bloated 134-minutepicture, the franchise's longest. sidelined for most of the picture, dwayne johnson stillget a couple great scenes to really kick ass, like his opening bout with statham, whichsees the two muscled-up dudes tossing each other through seven separate pieces of glass.speaking of jason, he's awesome as the villain, but similarly is given little to do besidesshout threats and punch people. now playing a character literally half his age, lucasblack returns for a single scene cameo that nicely connects some of events of "tokyo drift"into the "fast" universe. newcomer ronda rousey thankfully only has a few short lines, asher delivery is so god awful they just might be the worst of the entire series. as forthe elephant in the room... it's bad enough
a series that continually deals with deathand car crashes lost one of its own in that exact situation. which makes walker's inclusionhere, in his final ever appearance, so much more tragic. but thanks to a great deal ofcare and consideration from his friends and family, it never feels exploitive. impressivecamera-trickery, cgi masking, and body-double work from his younger brothers caleb and codymake his character's inclusion near seamless. rather than writing him out, walker remainsa presence in nearly every key scene. but oftentimes it does feel like you're watchinga movie filmed entirely with stunt doubles, as none of his detailed close-ups linger formore than a second or two. of the more dramatic moments he did finish prior to his death,an emotional phone call with his longtime
co-star jordana brewster, is especially well-acted,and may very well be one of the best performances of his abbreviated career. effortless in thesequieter moments, as well as the bullet-dodging destruction, it's easy to understand why hewas such a beloved actor. instead of a cheap, and perhaps inappropriate on-screen death,paul's charismatic and congenial memory is honored by allowing his character to literallydrive off into the sunset. his co-stars share dialogue that unabashedly alludes to theirreal life friend's passing - it's heartfelt and positive, without ever becoming too sappy.after all the consequence-free destruction and death-defying stunts, this surrogate memorialthat concludes the film is capped off with two simple words on a white background, "forpaul". scored by the haunting wiz khalifa
and charlie puth original, "see you again",it's a beautiful send off that definitely induces tears. i for one, am going to missthis guy. as for the action... "furious 7" delivers in spades; an insane stunt that seesdiesel and walker flying a supercar between three adjacent abu dhabi skyscrapers is asamazing as it is unrealistic. earlier, a sky-diving car chase along a colorado mountaintop isrife with nail-biting thrills and giant collisions, that culminates with a bus teetering on theedge of a cliff in a suspenseful moment reminiscence of a similar sequence in "the lost world."bouncing between these set-pieces though, the movie lacks a definable purpose or direction.the lack of cohesion is certainly understandable, given the extenuating circumstances of thisfilm's troubled production - but it doesn't
quite make it excusable. the plot is a bitscattershot, the characters aren't always utilized correctly - but the impressive stuntwork and touching tribute to walker make this a must-see for all fans of the series. goingabove and beyond the scope and believability of previous films, "furious 7" provides fantasticexcitement that poignantly eulogizes its one of its own. i thought it was awesome. finallytonight, here's what you're saying about other movies currently playing in theaters. if you see a new movie in theaters, tweetyour review with the #jpmn hashtag. next week, for no particular occasion we'll be reviewingmovies that focus on hyper-accelerated intelligence: "the lawnmower man" starring pierce brosan,bradley cooper in "limitless", and the 2014
picture, "lucy" with scarlet johansson. ifyou've seen these films, share your opinions by voting in the polls below, or by leavinga comment review - i read them all, and will include the best in the next episode. if you'dlike to watch more movie night videos, check out the "related reviews" on the right, orclick subscribe to be notified of future uploads. also be sure to follow me on social mediafor updates and exclusive content between episodes. once again, my name is jonathanpaula, thank you for watching and listening. until next time, have a good movie night!
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