Well, everyone, today, we are going to be reviewing the latest installment of the Fast & The Furious film franchise. This time, not only do we have Vin Diesel returning as his character, but we have Jason Momoa joining the car crew as a newer character in this new sequel. So now, let’s discuss Fast X.
Plot: While Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel), his wife, his wife, Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez), their son, and the rest of their crew are traveling for business, a crime lord named Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) comes into the scene to try, and bring harm on Dom, and the rest of his friends/family through threats, and whatever else he can do to avenge the death of his father sometime ago. Can Dom, and his crew stop Dante from accomplishing his diabolical scheme?
So, now, the question remains, did we need another Fast & The Furious movie, or did we even need any of the sequels that needed the 2001 film to begin with? Well, probably not! However, at the same time, if we were to have as many follow ups as we have had thus far, Fast X is surprisingly one of the better ones that we have gotten thus far. Now, I know what you’re thinking. A tenth film of film franchise one of the better ones, when typically, it’s the second, maybe even also the third film of a franchise when a sequel ends up being really good? Well, maybe that is the case more often than not. And yes, the Fast & The Furious movie franchise has had both it’s hits, and misses since the franchise began back in 2001. However, what makes this one of the better sequels, as well as likely even a standout from many of the previous sequels is the different tone, and approach that it seems to take this time around. I mean many times, we’ve been having quite a few fun action car films with this franchise over these past two decades. This time, however, not only do we have that, but we also have a sequel that seems much more exciting, more gritty, has what may be one of the best villains that this franchise could have, and surprisingly even some good messages, most notably when it comes to one of the main themes of Fast X being about having faith in situations, even when it may feel hard to do so. Elements like these help make this sequel feel much stronger than it likely would have been otherwise. Fast X also feels darker in tone than many of the other Fast & The Furious films. I won’t say how so, but let’s say that you’d be surprised by how enjoyable of a sequel this is as a result. It’s also one of those sequels where you’re most likely wanting to see more, due to there being a cliffhanger at the every end. What’s more is that there seems to be a lot of heart put into this sequel because of this. Why this film hasn’t made as more money than it already has is, well, a little mind boggling. Oh, and as far as the villain goes, you known how I mentioned that Fast X ends up having one of the best villains that this film series could have? Well, did I forget to mention that Jason Momoa (who, as I’m sure many of us know, plays Aquaman in the Aquaman film series) ends up being the one to play the villain, Dante Reyes? Well, the way he is handled, and how symbolic his character ends up being makes this movie even better. As for Dom Toretto, Letty, and the rest of the crew on the team of the good guys, the development of each of their characters is handled well too.
With all that said, are there any downsides for this film? Well, while the cliffhanger at the end is good, for the most part, there were still some aspects of the ending that felt like a plot hole, and, let’s just say stinted on a little bit of character development because of that. I won’t say what the situation was, except that it could have probably been handled a little better with an additional draft, if not more.
And that’s my review for Fast X. It is still worth seeing in the end. The film has great messages about learning to have faith no matter how hard that may be at times, mostly better character development, a stronger storyline than some of the other sequels in this film series of the past, and more. Fast X truly ups it’s game with better action, great messages, developing both the old, and new characters to the best ability possible, making this film feel like a more mature, and darker film than many of the other Fast & The Furious films, and more. I would say definitely Fast X whenever you can You’ll be glad that an additional sequel, or two, is in the works after seeing this film. It is one of those times where you’ll be bettering for more. So, see Fast X whenever you can. You’ll be glad that you did. Oh, and Vin Diesel, and Jason Momoa, you can’t go wrong with them, along with the other stars if this film, you know?
Final Grade: A
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