Fast and Furious 6 continues to prove that taking a new direction in the middle of the series CAN actually work. The heist formula takes the next logical step with the team we all know and love pitted against a team of rival drivers. The bad guys' expertise is summarized as "vehicular warfare" in the film and it definitley shows. The action and thrills are bigger than ever. The particularly entry also takes itself more seriously. The focus on story is evident and as a result, this winds up having the best story of the lot. It also packs more of an emotional punch. This movie made me care about the characters more than any of the previous. If you've followed the films all these years, you'll be able to predict a death or two but that didn't stop me from caring, and there are some things no one will see coming. Character relationships are actually explored more and past events are referenced frequently. Don't get me wrong, this is still a Fast and Furious film. None of this is Oscar quality. But it IS one of the best stories I've seen in a long running-action series, especially when you put all 6 together.
Acting is on par with 5. If you loved the characters in 5, you'll love them here. If you hated them in 5, well, you get the idea. However, I didn't have as much fun as I did with 5, probably because of the added seriousness I mentioned. Overall, though Five is the more fun film, 6 is still an amazing action film. Fans of the series and fans of action films in general won't dissapointed. Go see it.
P.S. Stick around after the ending for a Stinger that not only FINALLY catches up to the events of Tokyo Drift, but also sets up some VERY exciting threads for 7.
Fast and Furious 6
Fast and Furious 6 continues to prove that taking a new direction in the middle of the series CAN actually work. The heist formula takes the next logical step with the team we all know and love pitted against a team of rival drivers. The bad guys' expertise is summarized as "vehicular warfare" in the film and it definitley shows. The action and thrills are bigger than ever. The particularly entry also takes itself more seriously. The focus on story is evident and as a result, this winds up having the best story of the lot. It also packs more of an emotional punch. This movie made me care about the characters more than any of the previous. If you've followed the films all these years, you'll be able to predict a death or two but that didn't stop me from caring, and there are some things no one will see coming. Character relationships are actually explored more and past events are referenced frequently. Don't get me wrong, this is still a Fast and Furious film. None of this is Oscar quality. But it IS one of the best stories I've seen in a long running-action series, especially when you put all 6 together.
Acting is on par with 5. If you loved the characters in 5, you'll love them here. If you hated them in 5, well, you get the idea. However, I didn't have as much fun as I did with 5, probably because of the added seriousness I mentioned. Overall, though Five is the more fun film, 6 is still an amazing action film. Fans of the series and fans of action films in general won't dissapointed. Go see it.
P.S. Stick around after the ending for a Stinger that not only FINALLY catches up to the events of Tokyo Drift, but also sets up some VERY exciting threads for 7.