I went to see the latest installment of The Fast and the Furious franchise with a few friends tonight and I had some thoughts that I would like to share without giving away too much of the film's plot.
If you enjoy action, fast cars, and hot girls, then Furious 7 won't disappoint. It was overall an entertaining film with lots of action and cool stunts but I can't help to wonder how this franchise has gone to seven films. The movies themselves have really bad writing and over the top scenes that are incredibly unbelievable. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed watching each and every one (including Tokyo Drift) but Furious 7 was by far the least believable installment with really bad one liners and a ridiculous plot (and subplot). Although the fight scenes were visually stunning and suspenseful, I just couldn't help but uttering "bullshit" after each and every one. I know this is not the kind of film one goes to for the writing but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I could buy into what was actually happening.
The movie is bound to make millions because most people have invested in the franchise and the likely hood of people seeing Furious 7 is high since they have probably already seen the last 6. Also, I'm sure people are curious about how the writers tackled the tragic death of Paul Walker with his character in the film. I don't want to give away how they dealt with his real life death on screen, but they did include a tribute for him towards at the end of the film, which I thought was powerful and in my opinion the best part of the film. There were a lot of references to the first film as well, which had me thinking that this should be the last film in the series.
For those of you who saw it, what did you think?
If you enjoy action, fast cars, and hot girls, then Furious 7 won't disappoint. It was overall an entertaining film with lots of action and cool stunts but I can't help to wonder how this franchise has gone to seven films. The movies themselves have really bad writing and over the top scenes that are incredibly unbelievable. Don't get me wrong, I thoroughly enjoyed watching each and every one (including Tokyo Drift) but Furious 7 was by far the least believable installment with really bad one liners and a ridiculous plot (and subplot). Although the fight scenes were visually stunning and suspenseful, I just couldn't help but uttering "bullshit" after each and every one. I know this is not the kind of film one goes to for the writing but I think I would have enjoyed it more if I could buy into what was actually happening.
The movie is bound to make millions because most people have invested in the franchise and the likely hood of people seeing Furious 7 is high since they have probably already seen the last 6. Also, I'm sure people are curious about how the writers tackled the tragic death of Paul Walker with his character in the film. I don't want to give away how they dealt with his real life death on screen, but they did include a tribute for him towards at the end of the film, which I thought was powerful and in my opinion the best part of the film. There were a lot of references to the first film as well, which had me thinking that this should be the last film in the series.
For those of you who saw it, what did you think?
