Got caught up to see what the hype was about...

Rating: 8/10 (10 June 2013)

Thoroughly enjoyed this film. Totally unbelievable at times, but it's a movie for entertainment purposes. Not a documentary.
I had never seen a F&F movie, so I got the DVDs (except for the Tokyo one; heard it was not so hot). I enjoyed 1, 2, 4 and 5 so I was expecting to enjoy 6. Did I ever. I love the fast cars, the sorta over-the-top machismo of the guys and the idea of family. Taking the movies from the racing scene to heists, etc. is an interesting maturing of the franchise. How many race motives can you come up with to stay interesting and relevant? Getting into the heist-action is a good turn, I think. The guys/girls are growing up and it's nice to see some change while keeping in the great fast car scenes. Dwayne Johnson is too much (in a good way) and he seems like more of a caricature of a man. He's just so dang big and "hulking" over anyone else. But that just adds to the fun of the movie.
The photography is so good - to my eye it's flawless (and I'm always on the lookout for those details about the scene that are missed between "cut" and "action"). The character development is maturing, too, as we get to know these guys through the years. The funny lines are good and some are so small & quick, you might miss 'em.
Looking forward to 7 - I love it when you get involved in a movie franchise where you look forward to seeing your "friends" again. This is one of those for me.