Bring on number 6 !

Rating: 8/10 (22 April 2011)

When it comes to films, I think of myself as a guy of simple tastes and "Fast and Furious" always seems to satisfy me, it's got everything I could possibly hope to see. Attractive females - yes. Fast Cars - yes. Cool fights - yes and also as many bad ass explosions as you could possibly wish for. Don't get me wrong, the story is kinda important too.
So did "Fast Five" have what I was looking for ? In a word: Yes.
So I heard about this film last summer if I remember correctly and has two thoughts - my first was "Ugh, Another ?" and my second was "Yes, another. Nothing wrong with that" - so as time went on I gradually got more and more excited to see this film.
But enough about me, lets get on to the film.
The story was good and picks up from the 4th one when Dom is busted out of prison and the crew make their way down to Rio ... and to the top of the most wanted list and this provides an exciting start which is continued throughout.
The casting of Dwayne Johnson was one of my favourite parts about this film since I used to be a big wrestling fan and I thought he played his character brilliantly. As for the rest of the cast, they all had great performances and showed that they can really act.
Also included in the film, hidden away - behind about 45 seconds of credits, so don't leave early - is an extra scene with DJ and I believe Eva Mendes as well revealing a twist in the last film and perfectly setting up number 6.
So this film is definitely recommended, but do not go to the cinema expecting something on a par with The godfather or Schindler's list. Just sit back and enjoy the ride, cuz its as good as "Fast and Furious" is gonna get.