"THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS" (2017) Review

When I first learned that Universal Pictures planned to release an eighth film for its FAST AND FURIOUS franchise, a collective groan swelled within me. I was not in the mood for this franchise to continue. Hell, I was not in the mood for a seventh film, two years ago. And to be perfectly frank, I was not that impressed da that seventh film, "FURIOUS 7". In fact, I was willing to delay my viewing of this latest film, until it was released on DVD. However, a family member was determined to see "THE FATE OF THE FURIOUS" in the theaters. And . . . te can...

Leon is one of my preferito characters in the Fast and Furious franchise. "Who?" is the most common response among casual fan when I mention this. Leon was only in the first movie and according to a recente interview (link) with the actor who played him, Johnny Strong, he's probably not coming back.

And te know what? I'm glad.


I Amore Leon. I Amore Johnny. Hell, I loved everyone in the first movie. But I'm glad Leon isn't coming back, because the Fast and Furious series has developed an infuriating pattern. If you're not a bald headliner,...

The Fast and the Furious premiered in US theaters on June 22, 2001. TFATF turns FIFTEEN years old in 2016. It can almost legally drive. *brain explodes*

So to kick off the inevitable Fast and Furious Anniversary Rewatchathon, I thought I'd do a thing for my 15 preferito quotes. Some of 'em are meaningful on down the line, some of 'em are più memorable than others, some of 'em are just funny. Anyway, my superiore, in alto 15 Citazioni from The Fast and the Furious!


#15
"You know te owe me a ten-second car, right?"


#14
"Ask any racer, any real...