Review of The Fast and the Furious (2001) by Dave W — 20 Dec 2016

It was o.k., but I guess this just isn't my fantasy.

This review of The Fast and the Furious (2001) was written by Dave W on 20 Dec 2016.

The Fast and the Furious has generally received positive reviews.

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