The 13 most ridiculous ‘Fast & Furious’ moments
From afros to ejector seats, here are the 13 nuttiest moments from the ‘Fast & Furious’ franchise
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.
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James Wan shoots every automotive action sequence in such juddery, relentless close-up that it’s often impossible to tell what’s going on. The effect can be like having your face shoved into a fan belt, and not necessarily in a good way. But the face-to-face punch-ups are a lot more fun.