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Fast & Furious feels like something of a reunion for the popular franchise. After neither filled out the starring roles in the third film, Tokyo Drift, both Vin Diesel and Paul Walker returned to the franchise for this fourth, and between them managed to power it to become the most successful in the series to date.
With Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster also returning, Fast & Furious goes back to the streets where the series started, as once-rivals Diesel and Walker face, for the first time, a shared enemy. This, of course, is just the necessary groundwork before all concerned can jump into a series of impressive vehicles and drive them really, really quickly. Which, of course, they do.
It’s brilliantly shot, too, with razor-sharp editing, fast pacing and some outstanding camerawork that leaves you feeling at the very heart of the action. There’s not a great script underpinning it all, and a few more action sequences wouldn’t hurt, but the slower moments are ably carried by the returning cast. It’s hard to work out whether Fast & Furious needed Diesel and Walker the most, or whether the actors themselves needed the film, but marrying them all together really does pay dividends.
Naturally enough, there’s scope left behind for a fifth film, which given the major success that Fast & Furious deservedly enjoyed is no threat whatsoever. It might not be anywhere near the most intelligent film you’ll see in your life, but it’s a movie that knows what it wants to do, and has a great deal of fun doing it. More, please… --Jon Foster
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Benminx
Format:Blu-ray
Somebody finally realised that just lavishing gorgeous cars and women at the screen with a paper thin plot wasn't going to cut it any more. Much as the addition of drifting and Lucas Black managed to make Tokyo Drift a more fun experience than the slightly more formulaic 2Fast2Furious, this ups the game by throwing in a revenge plot and a very angry Vin Diesel. If you haven't heard about the twist that steers the story, I won't spoil it for you. However, it works very well as a reason for Vin and Paul Walker to be back in the same vicinity as each other again, this time hunting a drug dealer with a great deal of wrath and steel.
The opening is a great tanker heist which feels original and is shot very well, and there's even a chase with a little free-running and some amusingly improvised combat techniques, which help to bring the series a little more up to date. Walker and Diesel play off each other very well, and the car chases and races rock.
This has great cars, sparky relationship conflicts, and spectacular stunts. It's what the series needed. Lets just hope they don't let the air out of the tyres again for the next one.
The opening is a great tanker heist which feels original and is shot very well, and there's even a chase with a little free-running and some amusingly improvised combat techniques, which help to bring the series a little more up to date. Walker and Diesel play off each other very well, and the car chases and races rock.
This has great cars, sparky relationship conflicts, and spectacular stunts. It's what the series needed. Lets just hope they don't let the air out of the tyres again for the next one.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By dmac9
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One for the collection this. I am actually a fan of the franchise and have enjoyed what the series has offered. Not so hung up on the third installment but this fourth version has amended for it. Never in the running for any oscar nominations this movie was only going to do what it said on the box and offer up a colourful and entertaining thrills & spills rollercoaster ride.
The return of the original cast was a bonus as we get to see whats been happening since the first movie. From this they've managed some semblence of a plot no matter how thin and cliched it is but what else are you supposed to expect. We're watching F&F for the cars and the action scenes and not much else. For this is where the movie gets it stars in my eyes. Plenty of action as Diesel & Walker rekindle there streetracing rivalry. They keep the pace of the flick moving along which is enough to keep me in my seat and reaching for the popcorn. I enjoyed the movie as an escape, put it on and turn off my brain for about 2hours and watch fast things go fast. Completes the collection as well.
The return of the original cast was a bonus as we get to see whats been happening since the first movie. From this they've managed some semblence of a plot no matter how thin and cliched it is but what else are you supposed to expect. We're watching F&F for the cars and the action scenes and not much else. For this is where the movie gets it stars in my eyes. Plenty of action as Diesel & Walker rekindle there streetracing rivalry. They keep the pace of the flick moving along which is enough to keep me in my seat and reaching for the popcorn. I enjoyed the movie as an escape, put it on and turn off my brain for about 2hours and watch fast things go fast. Completes the collection as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Well, I'd heard that this was a pretty good installment of franchise that is The Fast & The Furious. However, I didn't think so. It was better than 2 but not as good as 1 or 3.
Fast and Furious - AKA The Fast & The Furious 4 - is actually The Fast & The Furious 2. Confused? Let me explain. The film kicks of with a set piece featuring Han (one of the main characters in Tokyo Drift) and gives us a glimpse of him and his life before what we see of it in Tokyo Drift; more importantly though, it picks up the story of the two lead characters (Vin Diesel and, er... the other one... What's his face) from the first.
The film fails, in my opinion, to deliver. It strays from the successful formula or fast cars and fast women and tries to introduce a plot and storyline... I mean, what were they thinking?
Normally, I suppose that is no bad thing, but that is not what I want when I want to watch a F & T F film. And worse still, the plot and story they introduce doesn't make any sense.
Also it's a little light on cars, chases, races and stunts for a Fast & The Furious film and the set pieces, when they did happen, were boring to those in the earlier films and failed to get out of second gear.
Overall the original film and Tokyo drift leave this film eating their dust. It is better than film number two but that's not saying much but the car scenes weren't as good as in the second film.
I look forward to seeing the fifth film in the series but I hope it's better than this because in a lot of ways it could be said that this is the weakest film in the series so far.
In fact, thinking about it, poor as it was, I think I actually enjoyed the second film more than this. At least it felt like a Fast & The Furious Film.... Read more ›
Fast and Furious - AKA The Fast & The Furious 4 - is actually The Fast & The Furious 2. Confused? Let me explain. The film kicks of with a set piece featuring Han (one of the main characters in Tokyo Drift) and gives us a glimpse of him and his life before what we see of it in Tokyo Drift; more importantly though, it picks up the story of the two lead characters (Vin Diesel and, er... the other one... What's his face) from the first.
The film fails, in my opinion, to deliver. It strays from the successful formula or fast cars and fast women and tries to introduce a plot and storyline... I mean, what were they thinking?
Normally, I suppose that is no bad thing, but that is not what I want when I want to watch a F & T F film. And worse still, the plot and story they introduce doesn't make any sense.
Also it's a little light on cars, chases, races and stunts for a Fast & The Furious film and the set pieces, when they did happen, were boring to those in the earlier films and failed to get out of second gear.
Overall the original film and Tokyo drift leave this film eating their dust. It is better than film number two but that's not saying much but the car scenes weren't as good as in the second film.
I look forward to seeing the fifth film in the series but I hope it's better than this because in a lot of ways it could be said that this is the weakest film in the series so far.
In fact, thinking about it, poor as it was, I think I actually enjoyed the second film more than this. At least it felt like a Fast & The Furious Film.... Read more ›
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This is the movie in the series so far.The film is more darker than the others and the actors are back on top form.The plot is better than all the others and there are some brilliant action scenes.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Annabelle
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Very good, well up to the standard of the other films in this series. Plenty of action and good acting.
By Maria Alonso
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
good stuff. My son did love it and the delivery time was as expected. Well done guys!Congratulations to the team!
By keza
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
If you like fast cars you are going to love these films and I think this one is just as good as the others in the series
By alan nurse
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
yet another great film in the series,this is proper entertainment just turn up the surround sound and away you go
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The Fast and Furious films never disappoint. They provide easy watching. Although this film brings the old cast back, I do feel it is the worst film out of the genre. Read more
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great film if your a petrolhead like me, some very nice cars in this film that you wish you could afford. will vin diesel buy me one if he reads this i hope so, lol.
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This DVD was the only one we needed to complete the full set so far. My husband enjoys this series of films and I enjoy watching the cast!!!
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Needed to replace a lost film. Now got all 5. Excellent family entertainment, loads of action and fast car chases
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