
Last week, we responded at length to Vin Diesel’s heartfelt claim that his latest petrolhead action epic, ‘Fast & Furious 7’, was a shoo-in for Best Picture at the Oscars. But there’s really only one reason why these films aren’t awards-bait: they’re incredibly silly. This is not a criticism. If you’re looking for grand spectacle, insane stunts and good old-fashioned violence, the ‘Fast & Furious’ series serve ’em up better than just about any other franchise. Here are our favourite over-the-top moments.