Review of Fast & Furious 6 (2013) by Kim C — 19 Apr 2015

Fast & Furious 6 is equal parts Ocean's movie, Road Runner cartoon, and WWE SmackDown. In other words, it's more or less the same movie as its predecessor. Though high-octane stunts have always been the primary selling point here, Lin and veteran "Fast" screenwriter Chris Morgan have labored to add depth, dimensionality and inner conflict to the now-sprawling cast of recurring characters - so much so that, at times, "Furious 6" plays like a glossy gearhead melodrama. Some of the crazed car chases and stunts really pop, but others, particularly in the film's first half, struggle to distinguish themselves. Diesel, of course, slots into the Fast and Furious films as neatly as a dip-stick. Not only does his name remind you of the stuff you pump into a car; when he opens his mouth, he actually sounds like a car. Ludicrous, but undeniably fun and surprisingly affectionate, this is really all you could ask of a car crash movie, and more. No matter how silly and outlandish the action gets - and it does become ridiculous - it also delivers the goods its audience expects. While there's a lot of fun to be had, Furious 6 doesn't quite hit the insane heights of "Fast Five," but we're sure it'll delight franchise fans who mostly want to see bald people butt heads, and moving vehicles crash into other moving vehicles.

VERDICT: "In The Zone" - [Mixed Reaction] These kinds of movies are usually movies that had some good things, but some bad things kept it from being amazing. This rating says buy an ex-rental or a cheap price of the DVD to own. If you consider cinema, ask for people's opinion on the film. (Films that are rated 2.5 or 3 stars).