The Dull and the Infuriating

Rating: Null/10 (8 April 2003)

You know that you're in trouble when a character's speech about the tragic death of their father inspires guffaws of sincere laughter. Yes sir, this movie is pretty wack, for lack of a better word. Think Point Break with cars instead of surfboards and you get this mindless fungii of a movie. To be fair, there are positives. But to be fair to Point Break, Point Break is at least a hundred thousand times better than this sludge. The first street race in the movie is pretty intense. I've gotta say it. I saw this movie on DVD and I have a pretty decent setup, so when I popped this sucker in and watched it in DTS, I was blown away. There are several other interesting action scenes but nothing that comes close to the energy of the street race. Vin Diesel was the best thing about this movie next to the "tricked out" rides. I'm not gonna rag him too much but dude, don't be a slave to the machine. Do movies that are a little riskier, like Pitch Black. Back to the review: This movie is so unintentionally funny that you'll be wiping tears off of your cheeks. Believe it. If you want proof of just how funny this movie is, check out the scene where... hell, check them all out. Paul Walker... who the hell is this guy? Maybe he's cool in real life but I couldn't stand him here. Michelle Rodriquez is a Latin pepper! Jordana Brewster is nice on the eyes. It's the dialogue that causes the pain here. This movie is also a treat for anyone who likes to see people survive the unthinkable. And who came up with that truck hijacking plan? They should be hanged in front of their relatives. I boo this movie and loudly. BOOOOOO! Rating *1/2 out of ***** and that's due mostly to the street race I mentioned earlier.