An adrenaline rush for the teens, at least.

Rating: Null/10 (10 October 2002)

It's cool that they named this movie after one of the early episodes of the Road Runner and Wile E. Coyote (The Fast and The Furry-ous). I'm also amazed that it's a PG-13 (read: movie made for maximum box office appeal) that's pretty good. This review is for the Collector's Edition DVD.
Starring rising stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Jordanna Brewster, and Michelle Rodriguez (a true Hispanic hottie) and directed by Rob Cohen, the film takes us on quite a ride through the illegal sport of street racing, where combatants in souped-up import cars race at high speeds for money and the cars themselves. This interesting look at a dangerous aspect of driving is padded by a story of an undercover cop looking for criminals who steal high-priced electronics from truckers.
The movie has a great hip image. Whether it's the hipster clothing, the soundtrack, the men and women, or the cars, I think lots of teenage boys and girls should fall in love with this flick. As a 31 year-old, I wasn't as impressed but I still liked this film. The acting is very good and the dialogue is a lot better than most PG-13 films. Of course, you'll feel like you've been for a "Hell of a ride" in these amazing cars. You wish you could own one for your very own.
The Collector's DVD is filled with a whack of stuff. Commentary from the well-spoken director Cohen, a making-of-documentary, deleted scenes, an article called Racer X that inspired the film, three music videos, storyboards, multiple angles of scenes, and tons more. I guess after seeing it, it deserved its success in 2001. You have to respect Diesel for giving up 20 million dollars to be in a sequel. I don't think a sequel would be right for this kind of film.