The Fate of the Furious
2017 · Directed by F. Gary Gray
Original language: English
- action
- crime
- thriller
The story
When a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime and a betrayal of those closest to him, the crew face trials that will test them as never before.
What it’s like
Saturated, glossy digital imagery with bright daylight on Havana and New York streets, sodium-orange night scenes, and a constant parade of chrome and tire smoke. The camera moves fast: sweeping drone shots over cities, whip pans during car chases, and frequent crash-zoom inserts that keep the frame busy. Sound is loud and bass-heavy, with pounding hip-hop-leaning score, engine roar, and explosive set pieces, including a long sequence beneath the Arctic ice. The vibe is bold, brash and cheerfully over-the-top, the kind of thing to put on for a loud Friday night or a long flight when you want spectacle without asking much of yourself. Pacing is relentless, with banter between a tight-knit crew breaking up the set pieces and emotional beats kept brief. Intensity is high: frequent vehicle crashes, gunfire and fistfights with some bloodshed, but no gore and little real menace beyond the action. It suits people who want big, sincere, family-of-friends action and crowd-pleasing stunts.
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