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The Fast and the Furious (2001)

2001 • 1h 46m • Action, Thriller • PG-13
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Reviews — The Fast and the Furious

Audience write-ups from TMDB

GenerationofSwine

5/10
Jan 21, 2024

It’s difficult to understand what happened here; there are numerous unresolved plot threads. It gives the impression of a production that began without a completed script and was abruptly halted, with a race sequence added at the conclusion seemingly as an afterthought. The storyline involving the truck heist didn't have a proper ending—it essentially concluded after a single unsuccessful robbery attempt. Similarl…

CinemaSerf

6/10
Sep 2, 2023

The story itself isn't particularly important in this movie; instead, it serves as a reason to showcase attractive actors driving fast cars through Los Angeles. Paul Walker ("Brian") and Vin Diesel ("Dom") both appear to be physically prepared for their parts, and since they don’t have much dialogue, they simply focus on the action. While the music is distracting, the film's production values and stunt sequences alig…

The Movie Mob

7/10
Aug 20, 2022

It's essentially Point Break, but featuring automobiles—and delightfully so, despite its slightly cheesy nature. The cast is enjoyable, the concept is appealing, and Diesel, Walker, Rodriguez, and Brewster all contribute to a very good film. If you require further explanation, it’s simply Point Break with cars. Is that sufficient?

Leslie Kell

10/10
Jul 17, 2019

It feels too much to label this movie a classic. It was instrumental in popularizing street racing and car customization. The film helped spark interest in underground races and directly inspired a hugely successful game, Need for Speed: Underground, which developed a massive following. While the plot itself is straightforward and uncomplicated, the way it’s presented deserves considerable praise.

Wuchak

7/10
May 8, 2019

This energetic, stylish film about street racing stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker. A new arrival in Los Angeles (Walker) finds himself drawn to a waitress (Brewster) while attempting to become part of an underground street-racing crew headed by her brother, Dom Toretto (Diesel). Simultaneously, the LAPD is pursuing a group that illegally targets trucks carrying valuable goods on highways. Michelle Rodriguez appear…