A comprehensive look at a growing subculture

Rating: 10/10 (13 March 2002)

This movie cannot take credit for creating the subculture it depicts, but it can take credit for the multi-millions in business it created. As the owner of a car club, I could not wait to veiw this movie when it came out. I went on opening night at 11pm and the theater was standing room only.
I have to say I was a little disappointed that the cars used were so common. It doesn't take any inspiration to build an Eclipse or a Honda. Anyway, the rest of the film was amazing, down to detailing how most of us get our amazing "paint" jobs!
This film was fantasy, but these people are real. I live this life everyday, except highjacking tractor trailers. But a word of caution, do not try to drive under a truck. The one used in the film was raised. And don't race on surface streets. It happens, but it's extremely dangerous.
When I left the theater, about 120 of the hooked cars in town fled in a continuous line to a road across town, where we cruised for the next four hours.
I can't wait till the sequel comes out. Vin Deisel and Paul Walker can check out my car anytime.