So the original gang is back together again for another petrol fuelled romp across the tarmac. Sadly this reunion does nothing to further the series and smacks of desperation from all those involved, looking for much needed career boosts. Films that rely heavily on car chases struggle to produce any worthwhile content across the span of a single movie, here somehow we have the fourth instalment and the tank is certainly running on empty. The characters and iconic cars are in place, but Justin Lin relies on the same old tricks and twists, that now seem as old as a Model T Ford. Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez warrant better than this.
A direct sequel to 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) and so chronologically the third in the series although it's actually the fourth film made. It's more of the same as the 2001 original and its sequel the 2003 film but with added panache and the return of Vin Diesel. The chase sequences and stunts are bigger and better and so from a viewing perspective this is a far better film than the first two. Story wise it's all the same ol' stuff with muscle, boobs, loud music, shooting and a lot of testosterone in abundance and all influenced by the gaming culture and so appeals to a certain demographic (interestingly the warning at the end to not try and replicate the driving stunts says it all!) Diesel's Dom comes out of hiding when his beloved girlfriend (Michelle Rodriguez) gets killed to find out who is responsible and finds he has to join up with his old nemesis, Brian (Paul Walker) who is once again working undercover with the FBI. It's all brash action, moody looks and totally silly although some of the chases are really well executed. Gil Gadot has a small support role. Better than the first two but.......
I enjoyed the first two as they had a decent cast and a good storyline however this seems to be rushed quick story line totaly predictable and poor acting, i would wait until it is shown on TV and wouldnt waist your money.