Fast and Furious Franchise

With Furious 7 coming out on Friday, I thought I'd take a look at the franchise leading up to it. I won't talk about to short films between them because those are pointless and boring...and who cares? I actually have unpopular opinions on this series so this will be interesting. Here we go!

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

Brian O'Conner (played by Paul Walker) goes undercover to become part of a street racing gang lead by Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel). Through many racing scenes and bro chats, Brian ends up letting Dom go at the end. I actually don't like this movie much at all. I think it's pretty cheesy, the acting is...not there, and it doesn't age well either. There are some cool parts, but I think this  is the worst film in the series. 2/5 🌟🌟

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003)

Most people consider this worst or second worst, but I like it more than the original. I think it's 3rd worst. It's got Eva Mendes in it and that's always awesome, but no Vin Diesel. Tyrese Gibson...can't really act. He's basically in there to say some stereotypical line (same in Transformers). Oh and he totally shouldn't be Green Lantern. Anyway 3/5 🌟🌟🌟

The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift (2006)

A movie with that name should be terrible, but it's not. Justin Lin takes over as director of the franchise and it's the best so far. It uses the music well, has a solid supporting cast, and some great moments. The scene where Han drifts around that girls car and gets her number. Beautiful. Also the chase scene leading up to Han's death is great. 3.5/5 🌟🌟🌟

Fast and Furious (2009)

This one is...not good either. It kills off Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) which somehow turns Vin Diesel into Sherlock Holmes. It has a CGI car chase scene through a mine shaft. It's just not good but still pretty fun 2.5/5 🌟🌟

Fast Five (2011)

This is the best one. Takes all the best parts of the other ones and turns it into a heist film. Great. It shouldn't be good but somehow is. It's the Rock. Dwayne Johnson helps make this movie fantastic. Not to mention the car chase at the end when they just destroy a city with a safe. 3.5/5🌟🌟🌟

Fast and Furious 6 (2013)

This one keeps up with the previous installment. Still as crazy. The Rock is back ....and so is Michelle Rodriguez. Look, if you're gonna bring back a character, make sure we like them. Letty is one of the most unlikable characters in recent movie history for me. She doesn't like anything, and her only redeeming qualities are that she's tough and badass, which we have Vin Diesel and The Rock for. Also Gina Carano is in this and she is killed by Letty...(with help). Ronda Rousey will be in the next movie, probably in a similar role. Luke Evans is the villain and it's perfect. This guy kills it in everything he's in! Good movie. And the tank scene is amazing. The plane scene is a little overdone. 3/5🌟🌟🌟

Which leads us to Furious 7 (2015)

I'm excited for this because Kurt Russell, Tony Jaa, and Jason Statham are joining the cast. It looks to be just as crazy as the last 2 movies and a great way to kick off summer! 

So in case you missed it, my rankings go

Fast Five

Tokyo Drift

Fast and Furious 6

2 Fast 2 Furious

Fast & Furious 

The Fast and the Furious 

What are your thoughts?? Let me know and stay tuned for a review on Furious 7 later this week!