Vin Diesel's 10/10 130-Minute Heist Action Thriller Is Finally Back on Netflix
For a long time, I regarded the Fast & Furious franchise as beneath me.
For a long time, I regarded the Fast & Furious franchise as beneath me.
The short version
- The movies appeared to be nothing more than a series of vapid car commercials and, not being much of a car guy, there was really no appeal.
- But during the pandemic, I got pressured into watching the first one and found myself enjoying it.
- Before I knew it, I’d watched every installment and couldn’t wait for the next one.
What happened
Including the Hobbs & Shaw spinoff movie, there have been 11 Fast & Furious films to date, and a 12th and final one is on the way. While all of them have their moments, Fast Five , still remains the best for the way it repositioned the franchise, the way it used all the best characters (including Paul Walker), and the way its largely practical effects really take you along for the ride.
Why it matters
Even better, it's streaming on Netflix (along with most of the franchise) as of Aug.
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