Fast cars, lacklustre plot

Rating: 6/10 (14 June 2015)

Over the years, I ignored the hype about the Fast and the Furious franchise, until the 7th film came out and I thought to myself that it's about time I got caught up with the series. So I went back to the original Fast and the Furious from 2001, which I originally catch glimpses of when I was 8 years old, but I remember the plot being too complicated for me to follow so I didn't enjoy it as much.
The Fast and the Furious lives up to its namesake. Fast cars and furious action that has spurred the cult following for the past 14 years. Aside from the souped-up cars and racing scenes with no seemingly no real purpose, the plot is dry with many loopholes. This film is not for the serious and critical movie goer, it is the typical man movie. I can see why it has earned itself such a following over the years, but this movie wasn't my cup of tea. I've been told the 2nd movie is a lot better, so I remain hopeful.