A film review by Rachael Vice Copyright © 2001 Rachael Vice

In light of GONE IN SIXTY SECONDS and DRIVEN, a new racing movie emerges, THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS, which dares to show a new life behind cars and the people that love them and their speed the most.

Several trucks are being invaded and emptied by an unknown group out for the truck's cargo. This is best depicted in the opening when we see one of the hijackings take place. Three identical, secrenized cars pull up to a diesel at high speeds and surround it for the kill. The diesel's windshields are busted, and one of the members of the mysterious group breaks into the diesel, knocks out the driver, and steals the cargo.

Undercover cop, Brian (Paul Walker) must track down the perpetrators and suspects becoming pals with 'Dom' Toretto (Vin Diesel) will help crack the case. Yet, to stay with Dom and his friends, Brian must participate in their illegal racings.

Brian's character in the occupation department was slightly unstable in some of the film. Despite his police badge, he was having too much fun with the cars. It wasn't Paul Walker's acting, it was just the writing of his character, Brian. How are we to like Brian and what he likes to do when it's unclear whether he likes being a cop or a streetracer?

Why isn't Vin Diesel (VIN DOG!!!...don't ask...) in more movies? He is a wonderful actor and could really start stacking up awards if offered the right part. I just hope in his next film he's not as cold as he was in this one, BOILER ROOM and PITCH BLACK.

I'm actually listening to the soundtrack while I'm writing this. The film had such a wide variety of great music, I couldn't resist buying the soundtrack. Intense race scenes with good music: nice.

This is one of the few films I see that should be longer. At times the movie had great drama that I think could have been developed further. But, the main priority to achieve in this movie was great action-filled race scenes, and THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS did a marvelous job of doing so.

Final Rating:  * * * 1/2  of  * * * *

	Running Time: 101 Min | Rated: PG-13 | US Release: June 22nd | More >>

Related Links:

• Official Site
• Upcomingmovies.com: TF&TF
• 'Fast and Furious' Tops Box Office
• Andrew's The Fast And The Furious Webpage