Evening all,
I can not even begin to tell you how excited i was at the fact this movie was getting made. When i walked into the cinema to watch the Fast Five film, last year, i was under the impression it would be the last in the franchise, so when i heard that a sixth film was being made, i literally, cant even tell you how excited i got. The Fast and Furious films are a BIG favourite of mine, the whole collection is just superb, from the stunts, to the characters, the actors/actresses portraying them, to the music and of course, the CARS!
Fast & Furious Six does not disappoint, this time the film is set in England, which to be honest i didn't like. I prefer the locations like Brazil and Spain etc. I love the scenery and the amazing views with the great weather, Filming in England means lots of grey days and lots of night shoots instead! Also living in London I'm very well aware of what the London streets are like to drive on, and there is no way in hell that a high speed race could happen in the busy London streets where you would inevitable get stuck in TRAFFIC, (Which this film didn't seem to have any of). There was underground scenes too, which, again i didn't like either, it was all too familiar to see the London Subways, but i put that to the side and still think the film was amazing!
I don't really want to spoil the film for anyone who hasn't gone to see it yet, so i wont be giving the plot away, but i will say, the film had me stitches of laughter, especially Roman and Tej, the connection these two share never fails to make me giggle.
Dwayne Johnson comes back to reprise his role of Luke Hobbs and a familiar face also returns in Michelle Rodriguez's character Letty. Its nice to have the original gang back together as such. This film sees Brian and Mia as parents, and sees Han and Giselle also in the middle of their relationship, which is actually really sweet. There is of course the bad guys, and in this film, they are British, and portrayed rather well i must say. They weren't like any of the other villains that the gang have tried to take down before as theses were more street smart themselves and were able to handle themselves in fights alot better too.
So what can you expect from this film? Well, a guest appearance from Rita Ora as well as an extra guest appearance right at the end, some amazing car chase scenes through the streets of London at night, one of the most amazing stunt scenes i think i have ever witnessed over a bridge, lots of action, and girl on girl fighting, lots of drama and giggles and of course some answers that we weren't expecting. No Fast and Furious film is complete without some plot twists and lots of drama. There is also sadness, and of course some deaths.. (I'm not going to spoil it for you guys, but it was sad to see).
Make sure you stay to watch till after the credits as a little extra clip is thrown in there for you, and this clip leaves us thinking that there will be another Fast and Furious is in the franchise. I did of course check online for it, and it has been confirmed for release in July 2014, filming starts in August of this year, EXCITED is an understatement here, i mean really.. I'm practically falling apart at the fact i have to wait a whole year for more!
Now one thing i didn't like in this film, was the lack of Santos and Leo's characters. They just weren't present throughout the whole film, they did get mentioned and something was said about them doing casinos at the moment, but that still didn't make up for it in my eyes. I love the comedy that flows backwards and forwards between the two Latinos who speak little English but yet, seem to understand everything said to them. This did upset me a little, as the whole point of the Fast and Furious films, and in particular this one is FAMILY!! They are a family, and they will defend each other and protect each other till the end, but then they are missing two big characters, so i was a little sad about that.
However, Overall, i can not fault this film, it had everything it needed to have, an amazing cast, a great story and plot, incredible stunts and just the whole production into the special effects etc, was beyond words, it is amazing, i think the producers of these films just keep outdoing themselves and they don't even realise.
P.S - Watch the little extra clip at the end after the credits for a little surprise guest! Sshhh..
Have you been to see the Fast and Furious 6 yet?
Ana
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