I rented the bluray disc after experiencing the mediocre and surprisingly downbeat new film. I think this is an underappreciated "dumb fun" gem. The other F&F movies definitely have the 'dumb', but not nearly as much fun. Here's why:
1.) Goofy-ass Paul Walker is now THE MAN. Since Vin turned the movie down, his character is a street racing legend that people are actually intimidated by.
2.) The retarded chemistry between Walker and Tyrese. I can't help but love it! Yes, clearly Tyrese's character is infuriated by the idea of Paul Walker's character having sex with a woman. But the two actors actually seem to like each other. I think a lot of their dialogue was ad libbed, which is why you get a lot of moments where Tyrese says something stupid and Walker just looks at him and giggles. You also get some great 'little kid banter' like this:
Tyrese: You were checkin her out!
Walker: No I wasn't.
Tyrese: Yes you was!
Walker: Ok I was. Now shut up.
Tyrese: Don't tell me to shut up! You shut up!
3.) The strange wrestling match between Tyrese and Walker.Tyrese attacks. Walker wraps his legs around Tyrese and squeezes. I laugh when Walker says "Ah'mma choke you!".
4.) The use of the words "bro" and "cuz". These words are used so much that Tyrese's version of "bro" (bruh) actually gets it's own spelling in the subtitles. Walker sounds like he's never said "cuz" in his life before this movie.
5.) Supporting Cast. We all know that Cole Hauser can do creepy very well. He's your classic action movie slimeball druglord in this movie. DON'T EVER TOUCH HIM! And don't you ever touch his woman. James Remar plays the angry asshole cop who doesn't agree with bringing Walker and Tyrese in on his case. Tyrese and Walker sum his character up perfectly when they say:
Tyrese: Guy's a dick.
Walker: Yup.
6.) "HOW BOUT THEM APPLES??????"
7.) Ejection seats. A guy flies out of Tyrese's car while screaming "Maricooooooooon!"
8.) The ending. A Dukes of Hazzard super stunt followed by Tyrese and Walker grinning like idiots and walking off into the sunset. Well done.
1.) Goofy-ass Paul Walker is now THE MAN. Since Vin turned the movie down, his character is a street racing legend that people are actually intimidated by.
2.) The retarded chemistry between Walker and Tyrese. I can't help but love it! Yes, clearly Tyrese's character is infuriated by the idea of Paul Walker's character having sex with a woman. But the two actors actually seem to like each other. I think a lot of their dialogue was ad libbed, which is why you get a lot of moments where Tyrese says something stupid and Walker just looks at him and giggles. You also get some great 'little kid banter' like this:
Tyrese: You were checkin her out!
Walker: No I wasn't.
Tyrese: Yes you was!
Walker: Ok I was. Now shut up.
Tyrese: Don't tell me to shut up! You shut up!
3.) The strange wrestling match between Tyrese and Walker.Tyrese attacks. Walker wraps his legs around Tyrese and squeezes. I laugh when Walker says "Ah'mma choke you!".
4.) The use of the words "bro" and "cuz". These words are used so much that Tyrese's version of "bro" (bruh) actually gets it's own spelling in the subtitles. Walker sounds like he's never said "cuz" in his life before this movie.
5.) Supporting Cast. We all know that Cole Hauser can do creepy very well. He's your classic action movie slimeball druglord in this movie. DON'T EVER TOUCH HIM! And don't you ever touch his woman. James Remar plays the angry asshole cop who doesn't agree with bringing Walker and Tyrese in on his case. Tyrese and Walker sum his character up perfectly when they say:
Tyrese: Guy's a dick.
Walker: Yup.
6.) "HOW BOUT THEM APPLES??????"
7.) Ejection seats. A guy flies out of Tyrese's car while screaming "Maricooooooooon!"
8.) The ending. A Dukes of Hazzard super stunt followed by Tyrese and Walker grinning like idiots and walking off into the sunset. Well done.
