Do it fast, Do it furious

Rating: Null/10 (25 June 2001)

I just wanted to say, I am a huge film freak. I have a great deal of respect for some of the greatest films of our time. I love films that have great twist and wonderful acting. But I am human and I have to love films like this. I might love higher quality films. But I do love big action films and rediculous plots. But the difference is I don't go into a movie like this looking for it to be a classic. I expect stupid dialoque, bad acting, and so on. And that is what I got. AND I LOVED IT. That is the main problem with the major movie critics. They don't see it as a fun, stupid film. I do.
One actor that has had my eye for about a year now is Vin Diesel. He has yet to be bad in anything I've seen him in. Plus, as soon as I saw "Pitch Black", I new he was not only the biggest bad ass in movies in the past decade. But he really can act. And I respect him for that.
I can't say the same for Paul Walker. He has always sucked. But I wish that Michelle Rodriquez wasn't in this movie. She just seemed like she was a new version of her "Girlfight" character. Her main point in the movie was to look cool and make an angry face at the guys. But I did like Jordana Brewster. I think, with the right material, she could be a great actor.
For anyone who saw "Point Break", this film is basically the same plot. Just change surfing into street racing and there you go. But I must say. I like this film a lot more than I liked "Point Break". Mainly because I have a personal grudge against Keanu Reeves (minus "The Matrix"). And, Paul Walker may suck, but he's better than freakin' Keanu Reeves.
The action sequences in the film are all top notch. The first heist scene is very cool. And the last one in the desert was my favorite. Of all the car films lately ("Driven", "Gone in 60 Seconds"), this one is definatly the best of them all.
I will no doubt go see it again. And I'll buy the DVD when it comes out. 8.5/10