Full throttle with sheer accessible fun and honest tribute to Paul Walker

Rating: 8/10 (2 April 2015)

Furious 7 is a legitimate powerhouse of action movie, there are abundance of crazy stunts and breathtaking choreography it may very well be Mission Impossible. The stars are already well known for the series, acting becomes easier to them since they naturally personify the characters. Add Jason Statham, and real martial artists Tony Jaa and Ronda Rousey, this is an ambitious line-up geared for heavy dose of adrenaline rush. Above all the hectic action and set pieces, its genuine heartfelt homage to Paul Walker is arguably the best bit.
After the event of previous title, the crew is being hunted by Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham) for the persistent purpose of revenge. They are ultimately embroiled in espionage mission in attempt to locate a surveillance device that can pinpoint Shaw's location and collect resource to take him down. The story takes them through the city streets, mountain paths and even skyscrapers. Needless to say this is the biggest title in the series.
The film throws action scenes one another with reckless abandon. There haven't been many hybrids of vehicular mayhem, shooting spree and fisticuff carnage this magnitude in recent years. James Wan creates the view of these sequences with poise. The camera work is made to appreciate its chaotic action, either it's CGI made or real collision of metal and flesh. Choreography is rough and incredibly quick, although a couple of the scenes have confusing rotating shots. Tony Jaa and Ronda Rousey deliver knees and punches to the mainstream audience.
Characters should be familiar for the fans of the series, the actors have become so comfortable with their roles that it gives them an advantage for the acting. There are a few narrative flaws, script can be thin and predictable. However, when Vin Diesel gives the family speech, perhaps because they have spent so much time together in real life, I believe it. There's authentic feeling beyond on-screen characters here.
It's not often that a film can convey profound feeling to audience. Furious 7 gives its tribute to Paul Walker in an elegant manner. It's a prove that you don't need to be an Academy Award winner to move audience, you just have to deliver a sincere humble message. Furious 7 may have a few plot speed bumps, but with explosive entertainment value it accelerates well into the finish line.