My thoughts on the fast and the furious franchise
The fifth movie was the turning point for this franchise. Despite these films doing well financially they weren't well-received by anyone before the fifth film. After that, the series when from illegal street racing, to money heist, to street racers going on Black op's missions and stopping genetically enchanted soldiers. The latest film has rockets attached to their cars and I heard that the upcoming movie will have cars going in space are you kidding me? This isn't a sci-fi or a mission impossible film, If I wanted to see those things, I would watch those movies. Its official kids are directing these movies how would you explain the over-the-top action scenes with cars? This transition happens with no rhyme or reason. This franchise felt grounded before the fifth film for the most part. I suspect the Rock had something to do with this change I mean how do you explain the controversy behind the scenes with him? Personally, this is a franchise that I'm not invested in.
How can I when death isn't permitted?
Speaking of deaths, I find it odd that this franchise is continuing without the late Paul Walker's character because he's the main character in this series. What's with Hollywood not wanting to recast characters that dead actor and actress played? What about digitally placing his face on another actor? If the studio didn't want to bring Brian back out of respect then they should have ended this franchise because it's annoying that the latest film has Mia and not him. I'm not saying you can't continue a series without the main character that doesn't always mean that you should.
The action scenes can be enjoyable if you can suspend your disbelief but that's a tall order. Really the series should have ended with the fifth film because how that film ended was fitting for this series. I know the studio planned on making ten movies but if you have to change the series for it to go on then it needs to stop. To be fair going in this direction helps the series justify its existence I mean it's making billions of dollars. This franchise does a terrible job at being about family, I mean show don't tell. Also, who would want anything to do with Dom, people who knows him end up dead or in jail. I didn't see the Hobbs and Shaw spinoff because I don't like how it reduces both characters. Hobbs went from being a ruthless bounty hunter to a joke. Shaw is the villain he has no reason to be on good terms with Hobbs or Dom's gang. That's another thing is it me or does Dom have the Goku effect? As far as his enemies become allies.
Dom: You mean family.
Me: Shut up!!!!
As far as the upcoming movie goes, I'm not going to watch it not just because Han is back from the dead or the cars might go in space, it's because of John Cena. Do you have any idea how distracting it is to have him in this series? The WWE is trying to turn this into their franchise. First, it was the Rock, Then Roman Reigns and now John Cena. Who's next Dave Bautista? John Cena is playing the villain who is Dom's little brother. This would have been shocking if A the trailers didn't give it away and B Dom mentioned he had a brother. Also, Dom's brother has a serious inferiority complex. I mean we were told that Dom's brother worked hard to be better than him, Dom is a thief and a street racer. Going to college isn't enough to show that you're better than Dom? You have to become a mercenary instead of owning your own business. I have a feeling that Dom bullied his little brother when they were younger that's the only reason, I can think of for why he's doing this, if that's the case then this movie is going to be lame.
That's all I have to say about this franchise for now what do you think of it?