Review of The Fate of the Furious (2017) by Pipec — 19 Jul 2017

This Machine Still Must Not Go To The Garage.

Mr. James Wan left dumbfounded the entire planet with which is considered as the most memorable of the franchise: "Furious 7", beloved at the expense of the illustrious decisions of the filmmaker, incardinating what went us crazy about the previous movies along with his blinding own method to create action films. An attractive mix constituted by the usual threat of the saga: Love towards the family, self-improvement, the likelihood of the scenes, the natural nitrous oxide from clandestine races, the charm between the characters, hilarious push lines, unstoppable pace, hand-to-hand confrontations and an unexpected but smashing deep touch of nostalgia because of the tragic passing of one of the leading roles: Paul Walker. Nobody knew what would be the next step by Universal Pictures after the breakout ending of the seventh installment, however, the studio wouldn't let one of the most profitable cinematographic jewels of all time go easily. Who would have ever foretold that a movie on illegal races with a police dab made by $25 million limited budget, would change into an octology with a uniform improvement both its efforts and production estimates, imposing the most expensive movie record in the fast cars and badass guys universe ($ 250 million)? Such mark concerns the latest installment titled "The Fate of the Furious", directed by F. Gary Gray.

Dominic and Letty enjoy a magnificent honeymoon in Cuba, a paradise of colorfully corroded houses and streets that opens its doors after a 5-year abstinence about allowing for making American cinematographic productions. Their agreeable stay will be truncated by an Apollonian blonde woman named Cipher (Theron), who manages to extort Dom for personal benefit, exhibiting, at convenience, the treachery towards his beloved family. The skilled hacker used the street hero as the wild card to launch a deadly bomb which would wreck the whole world in a twinkling of the eyes, however, his friends will not rest until bringing back their guru, their high priest, their father.

The feature film presents some of the most insane occurrences in its visuals, which will make you buckle up and press the symbolic accelerator under your feet while simulating the dynamic chord from your imaginary auto. We are facing the era where nothing is fully unrealizable, at least for the eye, which is deceived by special effects with high detailedness levels, many of these so common and numerous in the postmodern blockbusters, indeed, it has become a factual necessity to draw the attention of the public, if they see something that doesn't look brand-new, goodbye and good luck. Recovering the above-mentioned idea, these crazy men have conceived certainly awe-inspiring sequences, ranked by the nature of their impact thus: 1. The post initial race, subsequent the robbery of the explosive, where all the drivers appear, and by "race" we allude to the wrecking ball. 2. The terminal act in the icy plains of Antarctica, this means, the attack of the Soviet submarine. 3. Jason Statham is officially the new favorite obsession/character for the audience, his combat in the airplane is exceptionally masterful. 4. And finally and the most superb, the car avalanche in Manhattan, New York. I never expected that F. Gray and his team would create one of the best action scenes so far this year, literally, everyone in the theater was absorbed in amazement.

In the kinetic world of engines and speed, what makes fast and furious to "Fast & Furious series" is the magnetism between the characters, from the most renowned and well-liked to the newest and which, paradoxically, steal the show with vainglory. Johnson and Statham belong this level, brawny Titans who deliver as complicity as style to each frame in which they appear. Michelle Rodriguez barely achieves the purpose of her character, while Vin Diesel, performing temporarily the villain of the show doesn't manage that we think he's a vile boy who defected from his group.

It's ineluctable not to be curious about a new chapter in the saga that has hooked its tires to the entire planet, the unfortunate thing is that, metaphorically, we are tied with a rough cable (marketing) to the back bumper of a car which is sped up in every new installment, but deep down, knows that its most precious fuel is depleted. "The Fate of the Furious" doesn't add something relevant or vital for the progress of the auto universe, it provides what today presents most demand: effective, dynamic and insubstantial entertainment. It'd be powerful to apply all that energy to a narrative mold much more humane and coherent like in the first ones, even so, Universal's feature film is quite enjoyable, leaving aside narrative prejudices. It's unstable on pace issues and Paul Walker absence is noticeable, however, the first installment of the final trilogy will provide the stipulated speeds for the condescending fan legion.