If you want Racing, it doesn't get any better than this!

Rating: Null/10 (24 June 2001)

I went to see the movie on the first day, with much, much anticipation. I walked in 15 minutes prior to start of the flick, and I could not find 2 seats together since I went with my brother. After 5 minutes of going through the theatre and sitting down, public relations announced that our show is sold out. What I came to realize, is that night that wasn't the only one. EVERY SINGLE SHOW FOR THE 3 DAY WEEKEND WAS SOLD OUT. Doesn't that tell you something? This will be the sleeper hit of this summer.
The Fast and the Furious is a mix of adrenaline rushes, compelling racing story, and the overall "good" bad guy lead. Vin Diesel rocks as Dominic Toretto, the man of racing in L.A. I've seen everything Diesel has ever done, and every time he exceeded my expectations. Paul Walker is Brian O'Connor, the undercover cop trying to crack a truck-jacking case. I've seen Paul in a couple of flicks, and even though he's no great actor, I don't think I could imagine anyone else who could do it. These two and the rest of the cast are half of what makes this movie. The other half, is the cars, and the driving, which is downright terrific, Gone in 60 doesn't stand a chance. Overall, the movie made me jump in my seat, speed up my heart beat, and I have to admit, cry. I came out of the show in complete awe, not for the acting, or the story, but for the overall content. I saw it all three weekend days, and must say, it only got better.
If you're a fan of driving, cars, and great young actors, this is definitely a movie for you and I highly recommend it. Do not listen to all these big time critics like Ebert & Roeper. These guys aren't us, and can't tell us what we like. So finish reading this, get into your car, pick up your friends, and go see The Fast and the Furious. You won't regret it!!!