Review of The Fate of the Furious (2017) by Jen L — 30 Apr 2017

So the 8th instalment of the Fast & Furious franchise - Will this film be as successful without late Paul Walker?

The film starts off with Dom racing against some random guy through the streets of Havana. All is rosy in Dom and Letty's world until Dom is head hunted by a woman called Cipher (played by Charlize Theron). It all then kicks off!! Dom turns his back on his family - but for what reason?

Within this film there were elements of humour, action, cuteness (you'll see) and love. Most of the main characters are likeable but think my favourite has to be Roman played by Tyrese Gibson - he adds comedy and breaks down the action element in certain scenes. There is an awful lot of car revving but I guess that's what viewers have grown to expect from this franchise. But being a non petrol head it was slightly too much for my poor head and ears! I feel that they added the role of "Little Nobody" (played by Scott Eastwood) as it abit of an eye candy replacement for Paul Walker. Eastwood is easy on the eye but unsure if his role was necessary.

All in all it was an enjoyable film - if you've enjoyed the previous instalments then I don't think you'll be disappointed.

3.5/5.