Go fast cars, go!
Saw Fast & Furious last night. Packed cinema - I can't remember the last movie I went to that was full.
Anyways, for me its all about the Vin, but he must have forgotten to turn his intensity switch on in this one - he's grim, broody and masculine but the spark's missing. It actually made me want to go back and watch Pitch Black again to remind myself why I think he's sex on legs. Heh.
So anyways, the movie is good, not great - gets too bogged down in plot IMHO, normally I want plot in a movie but in this francise it's all about the cars, let me tell you. And the car sequences.
Some great set pieces, don't get me wrong - the opening sequence is very cool, and manages to incorporate an iguana. Nice.
The cars were a disappointment though - after Tokyo Drift I had an expectation, but this was quickly dashed when I realised that it would mostly be American muscle cars in this movie - Charger, Mustangs, Torinos etc.
That said, there's a glimpse of the new R35 GTR Skyline (are these even out yet? Watched a docco the other day that left me drooling) - just a glimpse mind you - and then the hero gets to race what LOOKS like a 35 but is actually a 34 with a kit to make the front-end more 35-ish. It helps to have an ex-Ricer boyf to spot little things like this :)
There is also is what might be a Honda Integra Type R in the end sequence, a very nice appearance for what is to all intents and purposes a hatchback with teeth. Hmm. Need to consult IMDb on this.
Mum and dad are back from their Malaysia/Sabah jaunt tomorrow. Hope they have gifts and photos to share!!
Anyways, for me its all about the Vin, but he must have forgotten to turn his intensity switch on in this one - he's grim, broody and masculine but the spark's missing. It actually made me want to go back and watch Pitch Black again to remind myself why I think he's sex on legs. Heh.
So anyways, the movie is good, not great - gets too bogged down in plot IMHO, normally I want plot in a movie but in this francise it's all about the cars, let me tell you. And the car sequences.
Some great set pieces, don't get me wrong - the opening sequence is very cool, and manages to incorporate an iguana. Nice.
The cars were a disappointment though - after Tokyo Drift I had an expectation, but this was quickly dashed when I realised that it would mostly be American muscle cars in this movie - Charger, Mustangs, Torinos etc.
That said, there's a glimpse of the new R35 GTR Skyline (are these even out yet? Watched a docco the other day that left me drooling) - just a glimpse mind you - and then the hero gets to race what LOOKS like a 35 but is actually a 34 with a kit to make the front-end more 35-ish. It helps to have an ex-Ricer boyf to spot little things like this :)
There is also is what might be a Honda Integra Type R in the end sequence, a very nice appearance for what is to all intents and purposes a hatchback with teeth. Hmm. Need to consult IMDb on this.
Mum and dad are back from their Malaysia/Sabah jaunt tomorrow. Hope they have gifts and photos to share!!