Really enjoyed the escapism, the humour, and all the cast.
More than twenty years ago the story began, with action film The Fast and the Furious (2001).
Fast X is the 10th instalment and is an action-packed film from start to finish. It is definitely an improvement on the last film, which was disappointing in comparison to former instalments.
If you are not a Fast fan, you may struggle to connect all the dots in this film. Although for the main part it won’t particularly affect your enjoyment as it is the fast-paced action fighting or driving scenes that make this film fun, when old enemies resurface, or family bonds are displayed, it will be hard to untangle the emotional narratives.
For long-time fans, you already know Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel), sister Mia (Jordana Brewster) and wife Letty Oriz (Michelle Rodriguez), who all starred in the very first of the series. Roman (Tyrese Gibson), Tej (Ludacris), Han (Sung Kang), Deckard Shaw (Jason Statham), Little Nobody (Scott Eastwood), Queenie (Helen Mirren), Cipher (Charlize Theron), Diogo (Luis Da Silva Jr), Buddy (Michael Rooker), Jakob (John Cena), Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel), and Leysa (Cardi B) are all back.
There are several newcomers in Fast X. We meet Dom’s son Brian Marcos (Leo Abelo Perry), Dom’s grandmother Abuelita Toretto (Rita Moreno), Isabel (Daniela Melchior), the daughter of Mr. Nobody Tess (Brie Larson), the new leader of Mr Nobody’s agency Aimes (Alan Ritchson) and Jason Momoa as Dom’s worst ever foe, the son of drug lord Hernan Reyes (Joaquim de Almeida in previous films).
When you consider the extensive cast and the entangled plot, it is hard to imagine how they all tie together or why characters are immediately hostile to each other, without having watched prior films. In saying that, it is not without any plot formation; there are some references to the history of the characters’ relationships in the film as the plot unfolds.
Irrespectively, the action scenes, humour and strong performances of cast members make up for any obscurely included history and its completely unrealistic plot. Yet it is by far and large Jason Momoa as Dante that stands out in this show. Using futuristic technology Momoa’s performance as the unrepentant, jubilant psychopath seeking to destroy all of Dom’s family is simply the best! He is totally euphoric in his vengeance, and this combined with other dialogue-based funniness in the film make for a brilliantly dark film.
For a spot of escapism on these cooler nights, Fast X is a perfect indulgence.
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