Review of The Fast and the Furious (2001) by Edward B — 18 May 2013
As far as B-movies go, you can't do better than The Fast and the Furious. The story is a bit silly and runs familiar territory, but stars Paul Walker and Vin Diesel really have great screen presence. Pair them with their sexy love interests and one hell of a villain in Rick Yune, the stakes get pretty high. Not to mention that Paul Walker's character is an undercover cop infiltrating Diesel's crew. With all this going on, you would think the film would lose its focus. It doesn't. It establishes intrigue as you are taken deeper into the world of Diesel's Dominic Toretto, a world that is as intriguing as it is dangerous.
The film's last forty five minutes boast a lot of eye candy. There are also two amazing chase sequences, expertly staged and shot by director Rob Cohen. The truck hijacking is worth the price of admission alone.
The Fast and the Furious is a well made, unpretentious action picture for car junkies and anyone looking for 105 minute adrenaline rush.
This review of The Fast and the Furious (2001) was written by Edward B on 18 May 2013.
The Fast and the Furious has generally received positive reviews.
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