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Rating: 6.984/10 by 9932 users

The Fast and the Furious (2001)

Dominic Toretto is a Los Angeles street racer suspected of masterminding a series of big-rig hijackings. When undercover cop Brian O'Conner infiltrates Toretto's iconoclastic crew, he falls for Toretto's sister and must choose a side: the gang or the LAPD.

Directing:
  • Rob Cohen
  • Deirdre Horgan
  • Lars P. Winther
  • Stephen V. Johnson
  • John Riley
  • Mic Rodgers
Writing:
  • David Ayer
  • Gary Scott Thompson
  • Erik Bergquist
  • Gary Scott Thompson
  • Ken Li
  • Da Han
Stars:
Release Date: Fri, Jun 22, 2001

Rating: 6.984/10 by 9932 users

Alternative Title:
Wild Speed - JP
The Fast and the Furious (A todo gas) - ES
Bŭrzi i yarostni - BG
Oi Machités ton Drómon - GR
Форсаж - RU
Paklene ulice - RS
Forsazh - UA
玩命關頭 - TW
速度与激情 - CN
Quá Nhanh Quá Nguy Hiểm - VN
狂野時速1 - TW
狂野時速1 - HK
The Fast and the Furious: The Original - US
Fast and Furious - DE
Forsaj - AZ
F&F1 - The Fast And The Furious - GB

Country:
Germany
United States of America
Language:
English
Runtime: 01 hour 46 minutes
Budget: $38,000,000
Revenue: $207,283,925

Plot Keyword: street gang, undercover, car race, auto-tuning, street race, los angeles, california, aftercreditsstinger, duringcreditsstinger, based on magazine, newspaper or article
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Paul Walker
Brian O'Conner
Vin Diesel
Dominic Toretto
Rick Yune
Johnny Tran
Ted Levine
Sgt. Tanner
Thom Barry
Agent Bilkins
R.J. de Vera
Danny Yamato (as RJ De Vera)
Beau Holden
Ted Gassner
Reggie Lee
Lance Nguyen
David Douglas
Rasta Racer
Neal H. Moritz
Ferrari Driver
Doria Anselmo
Ferrari Passenger
Glenn K. Ota
Johnny's Father
Mike White
Night Truck Driver
Delphine Pacific
Racer's Edge Clerk
Rob Cohen
Pizza Hut Delivery Guy (uncredited)
Kevin Smith
Big Rig Driver (uncredited)

Wuchak

***Kinetic, “hip” street-racing flick with Vin Diesel and Paul Walker*** A newbie to Los Angeles (Paul Walker) falls for a café host (Jordana Brewster) while trying to join a street-racing gang led by her brother, Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel). Meanwhile the LAPD are trying to apprehend a radical group on the highways that targets semis and their valuable cargo. Michelle Rodriguez is on hand as Dom’s babe while Matt Schulze plays an angry member of his gang. “The Fast and the Furious” (2001) was the beginning of the popular street-racing franchise that currently has eight movies with two more planned. The over-the-top action is akin to “The Road Warrior” (1981) while the tone mixes the comic book melodrama of “The Warriors” (1979) and “Torque” (2004) with the more serious air of “Grand Canyon” (1991) and “Training Day” (2001). (Yes, I realize “Torque” and “Training Day” debuted after this one; I’m just providing comparative references). Speaking of the tone, there’s no goofiness and the actors take everything dead seriously, which is good in my book, but the flick has several unintentional laughs because, while quasi-realistic, the thrills & posing are so exaggerated. Brewster and Rodriguez are effective in the feminine department, but neither do much for me personally. There are a few good-looking ladies in the periphery, however. The soundtrack contains several dynamic urban numbers, including the excellent “Deep Enough” by Live. The movie runs 1 hour, 46 minutes and was shot in Los Angeles & nearby areas (San Bernardino, Hemet, Malibu, Westminster, Beverly Hills, etc.). GRADE: B

Leslie Kell

I can’t call this film a legend. The film, which gave a big push in such a concept as street racing and tuning cars. He raised interest in illegal races on the night streets, gave life to such a renowned game like Need for Speed: Underground, which in turn gained countless fans. And maybe the storyline is really simple and without frills, but its implementation is worthy of deep respect.

The Movie Mob

Point Break with cars! Sure it is a little cheesy but in the best way. Fun cast and fun premise. Diesel, Walker, Rodriguez, and Brewster deliver a great movie. **Once again, Point Break with cars. Do you need more?**

CinemaSerf

To be honest, the thin plot doesn't really matter here. This is just a good excuse for some fit people who look great to race souped-up production cars at break-neck speed around Los Angeles. Eye-candy Paul Walker ("Brian") and hardened "Dom" (Vin Diesel) look like they are truly pumped up for their roles and given neither have much by the way of dialogue to remember, they just get on with it. The soundtrack is irritating but the production and stunt work match the high octane pace of the film and I quite enjoyed it.

GenerationofSwine

Wait, what? There is a heck of a lot left hanging here. Almost feels like they started filming without a finished screen play and then stopped when the pages ran out, threw in a race at the end, and then left it there. The Truck jacking story line had no real resolution. One bad heist and it sort of ended there. The racing thing had only a minor resolution.... ... and then there were no real repercussions for anyone's actions and that is where the movie ends. Only one arc was finished and that is it. And so far, no, three movies in and they never really wrapped anything up.


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