They're not deep but they're fun movies...

Rating: 8/10 (3 December 2013)

I'll just say it; I think these movies are just fun. I never really tire of them. Sure, some of the action is ridiculous—stupid even—and the characters are one-dimensional. Sure, some of the acting is hammy and cheesy and much of what happens not just laughs in the face of physics but actually punches physics in the gut before it runs away with its girlfriend only to leave her behind at the first gas station it comes across BUT, despite all these factors, these movies are massive guilty pleasures for me and "Fast and Furious 6" is just another fun addition.
I watch these movies because they are just action, octane and testosterone thrown into a blender and set to puree. The fast cars, the exciting action and the pointless, impossibly attractive women who seem to inhabit this clearly fictional world are all here and why this movie is not watched for narrative, character nuances or even plot or story. "Furious 6" appeals to the primitive desire to see things blow up and see cars go super fastand that's why I think these movies are fun.
My only complaint was the decision to bring Michelle Rodriguez back to the franchise (I think she's a terrible actress who can't play the one character she is constantly typecast into playing) and the decision to add Gina Carano to the cast (like Rodriguez, Carano can't act to save her life; the exception being she is a million times worse than Rodriguez); however, the presence of The Rock (let's face it, the dude just bleeds cool) and a decent antagonist in the form of Luke Evans, my complaints are non-existenceplus, more cars drive fast and things go boom, so ignoring Rodriguez and Carano is easy.
"Fast & Furious 6" is just a wild, action-packed thrill ride that keeps reminding us why these movies make money.
Hi! My name is Rev. Ron and I love movies! So much so that I write a blog where I review whatever movie I am currently watching. You can read a more in-depth review of this film (and others) at revronmovies.blogspot.com.