The Fate of the Furious (2017) User Reviews

Couldn't ask for much more from a Fast and Furious film

[ethanbresnett · 7/10 · 3 October 2020]

Look, its a Fast and the Furious film, you know what you are getting...

Bad writing -check

Clichés aplenty - check

Ludicrous plot - check

Ridiculous action set pieces - check

Enjoyment - you bet ya

If you enjoyed the previous instalments in the franchise, there's absolutely no reason why you won't like this one. It has all the trademarks of a Fast movie, and in many instances turns these up to 11 for this entry in the franchise. It's bigger, bolder, more outrageous, with plenty of action and some fantastic sequences involving the cars.

Charlize Theron was a nice addition to the cast, with probably the best performance in the film. The plot was very fun, following the theme of the last few instalments, which feel more like Bond/Mission Impossible style sprawling action blockbusters than mere drag racing flicks. I think this maybe had a better plot than some of the previous ones, with some good surprises and a semblance of character development thrown in there.

If you're a Fast & Furious fan or general action movie buff, grab the popcorn and stick on Fast 8 for a fun time.

Good action flick for 15yos

[ikari1 · 6/10 · 26 April 2017]

The action is fine (although it is a Transformers, Michael Bay kind of action), but that script, oh my god the script is so cheesy... This thing about cyber terrorism where everyone is a hacker, but no one uses a mouse on a computer, they all just type in front of a holographic screen with moving images from a Star Trek movie. It is just getting old. Enough with the "lets hack into a network of satellites in 10 seconds".

The characters have no real spunk behind them, they just appear, because they have to. The motives of the villain are silly and unclear, the villains henchmen are targets for shooting practice. The last couple FF movies were much much better in terms of story, still over the top action, but they had some feeling.

This one is just a flick for children, it's slow motion fx, big "really big" explosions, lots of good quality cgi, and fitting for a kids movie not a drop of blood.

I give it a 6, because the production and the action are great, and I like the fact that some big Hollywood names appeared in it. But it is more like a 5.7, oh did I mention that the acting sucks as well?

Dominic Torreto just went rogue - a well done sequel a bit underrated

[ivo-cobra8 · 7/10 · 20 August 2017]

The Fate of the Furious (2017) in my opinion is a well fast paced a well done sequel. I just got this film on Blu-ray and I just finished watching it what can I say? I enjoy watching this film I had a fun a lot, I love this film to death and I like it a lot. I think is my number one favorite in the series Fast Five (2011) is still my number two favorite film in the series but this one just become my favorite number 1 film. Since Paul Walker died in November 30, 2013 both of the characters Brian O'Conner and Mia Toretto retired and the seventh installment completed the story arcs for both of their characters.

I think Vin Diesel who took over the movie without Paul walker did a great job I also finished him watching in his early action movie xXx (2002) pretty good movie. Dwayne Johnson was far way better than he was in Furious Seven. He had much more to do than in here than he did in the previous film that was my biggest problem in the previous installment. He was only in the beginning of the film and on the end of the film in the final showdown the rest of that film he was absent but in this film he had much more to do. Jason Statham is back as Deckard Shaw and he had much more things to do then he did in the previous film. Charlize Theron as Cipher was outstanding as the bad guy I liked her performance. Michelle Rodriguez as hot chick mom was really great I love her performance in this movie. Nathalie Emmanuel as Ramsey from the previous film is also in here. I love performances from Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges and Tyrese Gibson they were great.

F. Gary Gray did not do a bad job directing this film I thought he was good. I think this movie is a good action movie and way better than the new Transformers films and Terminator films. I rather watch The Fast and the Furious films then those I mentioned. Chris Morgan was excellent writer in this movie.

In this movie Dom and Letty are on their honeymoon and Brian and Mia have retired from the game-and the rest of the crew has been exonerated-the globetrotting team has found a semblance of a normal life. But when a mysterious woman seduces Dom into the world of crime he can't seem to escape and a betrayal of those closest to him, they will face trials that will test them as never before. From the shores of Cuba and the streets of New York City to the icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea, the elite force will crisscross the globe to stop an anarchist from unleashing chaos on the world's stage... and to bring home the man who made them a family.

Also the movie takes on icy plains off the arctic Barents Sea which are cars on the ice, that idea was from James Bond 007 Die Another Day but still the movie borrowed I have enjoyed this movie. Everyone in this movie did great I am so happy I have this film on Blu-ray.

I am not sure if hackers can hack into new cars and drive them during on the road with the computer I don't think that is impossible not with the technology was created in the decades, that's my opinion.

I wasn't happy that Charlize Theron's character escaped but I hope we will see her in the next installments. I hear there are 2 installments planed and the 10th will be last one in the series.

I don't think this movie is great or the best or better than Furious Seven I just think it is a good film.

I love that Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham put their sides behind and start working together. I love the prison escape and love that Jason Statham saved Dominic's son on the plain. Deckard kill Han but he pay for it when he rescue Dom's son. I love the chemistry between Dom and Letty they are still married and together that's awesome.

Scott Eastwood is also in this and even tough he isn't that great he is enjoyable in this flick. I also love the poster and the cover on Blu-ray about this film it think it is excellent.

This film get's a 10/10 I have enjoyed this film a lot the submarine was awesome and I am glad that the crew save the world again.

Cringefest - Stupidity level 11

[satanclaw · 1/10 · 18 June 2017]

This was painful. Action? Yes, but we're talking Physics that Sharknado would be ashamed of. Failure to understand or accept how reality works, even at a basic level. If you know the basics of cars, computers or physics, this will inflict pain to your brain.

No part of this movie made sense, it makes all 7 prequels seem like a real life documentary about cars. By far - Worst of the series. By going so far off the deep end, it made it too improbable for me to enjoy.

More of the same over-the-top action galore you come to expect, but it's still quite a bit of fun

[Screen_Blitz · 7/10 · 15 April 2017]

Vin Diesel and the rest of the street-racing crew (with the exception of the late Paul Walker for obvious reasons) return for an eighth installment of two hours of car crashes, explosions, and over-the- top action set pieces. Like the previous entries of the popular franchise, this brisk action thriller is more about action and explosive special effects than character and plot development. As you expect from a movie dealing with non-stop car chases, this movie delivers just that. For those hoping for an action flick with a thoughtful story and firmly constructed character, this film will more than likely to be a diminishing disappointment. But for those who could care less about both aspects, this one is a whole lot of fun, if not without a few blemishes. And the new director behind this entry is F. Gary Gray who last spawned the biopic 'Straight Outta Compton'. This film follows Dominic Torretto (played by Vin Diesel) and Letty (played by Michelle Rodriguez) on their honey moon in Cuba. During their vacation, Dom is coaxed by a mysterious hot computer hacker Cipher (played by Charlize Theron) into joining her on a diabolical operation to steal an EMP weapon supplemented nuclear launch codes. With their once-loyal friend turning against them, Luke Hobbs (played by Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson) must reunite with the crew along with their former enemy Deckard Shaw (played by Jason Statham) to stop Cipher's heinous plan and solve the mystery behind Dom's betrayal.

This movie deliver just about everything fans would come to expect from a 'Fast and Furious' outing, from the bombastic car crashes, to the explosive street racing, to the close-up shots of scantily clad women (although the last one is a bit toned down). While the globe- trotting adventure shows little interest is constructing a powerful story or inspiring characters to feed off of, most of the cheers go to the street- racing scenes which exhibit our favorite characters engaging in frenetic, adrenaline-fueled car crashes that more often than not result in an excessive amount of property damage with cars blowing up and building torn with smithereens. Like the previous entries, this film shows no interest in obeying the laws of physics, or even engaging in authenticity. There's a brutal brawl in a prison, there are hundreds of cars dropped from buildings, there's a prolonged chase sequence on an icy field with Ryrese Gibson cruising across the ice on a car door, nearly every absurd stunt you can think makes it way on screen. As for the story, there is nothing special here aside from a few dark twists and surprises sprinkled along the way. Most of all characters we've come to know and love make their way back, and are charismatic as ever. Each of the cast take their stab at some humorous one-liners, particularly Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson and Jason Statham when are two are bantering at each other. The performances are fine, but nothing that stands out especially if you have a hard time buying Charlize Theron as a computer hacking maniac with a sinister demeanor. At the end, the characters offer a predictable message about never turning your back on family, which has become a staple in the franchise after the countless times Vin Diesel's character preaches about family.

The Fate of The Furious is a loud, over-the-top action festival that is solidly entertaining for those willing to turn their brain off and enjoy the extravagant action material. While this installment doesn't quite add anything new to the franchise, it serves as a firm memo that the series still has energy in it's fuel tank.

Great time at the Cinema!

[jordanthomas_2009-346-914758 · 7/10 · 16 April 2017]

The F&F franchise has turned into The Expendables with cars, and like the last film, it gladly embraces its absurd plot and over-the-top action set pieces. It starts off with Dom on his honeymoon in Cuba where he is interrupted by a mysterious woman called 'Cipher' played by Charlize Theron. She forces him to turn against his team in order to do a series of jobs for her taking him from New York to Russia. Theron fits the role perfectly, she is menacing, seductive and manipulative and could play a perfect Bond villain.

Just as it threatens to be gloomy, there is some laughs to be had. Dwayne Johnson and the Stath have a good taunting scene where they shout puns at each from their prison cells. But yet again Tyrese Gibson gives us his best improv yet as he constantly pokes fun at everyone including new comer Scott Eastwood. Director F Gray (new comer to the series) has to deal with a lot of characters here. But he still manages to give them some sort of story arc and does a good job at keeping them interesting. Hobbs coaches his daughters football team in his spare time, there's a love triangle going on between Tejj, Roman and Ramsey. Then there's Letty who is trying to figure out why Dom has betrayed them and Jason Stathams villain from the last film is on a path of redemption.

Another thing that the franchise does so well is give us some breathtaking stunts with minimal CGI (only when needed). The film doesn't disappoint, some of the standout moments include vehicles being flipped left right and centre, cars being driven out of a buildings, an opening race sequence and wrecking ball scene to name a few. However its not perfect, there is a lot of pointless exposition dialogue to keep us up to date with what is going on. Plot device 'Gods Eye' from Furious 7 comes back which is used against the team. One scene involving Dom hiding from 'Gods Eye' so he can have a cuppa with Helen Mirren is laughable. The laws of physics are non existent of course (but its not a documentary) and it is the most implausible entry of the series yet.

Nitpicking aside, don't go into F8 expecting any realism or logic because there is none of it here. Just turn your brain off because its more brawn than brain. Like its predecessors, its filled with exciting, over the top, adrenaline fuelled action thrills; and there's enough harpoon guns to give Batman a run for his money. Just go into it with an open mind and you will enjoy it a lot more, its a great time at the cinema.

When a superhero movie is done not with capes, but with cars, it is still an amusing show.

[quincytheodore · 7/10 · 12 April 2017]

What started as racing franchise has now shifted gear into a mix of old James Bond flick and shade of Marvel blockbuster. It may feel zealously exaggerated, and with high level of adrenaline and testosterone, it is indeed excessive. However, fueled by staggering amount of star power and crowd pleasing scenes, it's undoubtedly s fantastic spectacle.

Story doesn't veer much from the already established formula, another new threat that tries to divide and conquer, giving ample opportunities for the myriad of action heroes to fight, as well as collaborate, with each other. For the better parts, this works in creating a minimal drama even though there's bound to be slight disbelief concerning the plot, or just disregard of simple physic in general.

The script consists of war cries from video games and old school banters from decades ago. It's not without the humor and charm, it might even be distracting if they sound too flamboyant seeing the action is downright the stuff of superhero movie. There's the same amount of fists thrown and flying cars, and any other unbelievable shenanigans in between, in glorious slow motion and less glorious CGI.

It's nearly infectious in the delivery, almost looking like collection of scenes deemed to be too absurd and until now was buried in action movie vault yet they are so gleefully pompous, one can't help being dragged around by its pace. The action stars collide in battle royale style, even if one scraps all the other parts of the movie, there's an inevitable hook in the concept of The Rock, Vin Diesel and Jason Statham trading actual and verbal jabs.

It also helps that choreography for fights look convincingly fast and brutal enough to suit each character. The transition between grand locations, or towards another scuffle, is accompanied by good cinematography and equally vibrating soundtracks. While it may screech towards certain parts, the actors contribute in their own way, either it through surprisingly good acting or fitting humor.

There's enough in the production tank to keep the excitement rolling. Sure, it can be campy at times, but there's no denying that it's a high velocity spectacular action entertainment.

Still Got Plenty of Fuel But Fuel Needle is Starting to Lower

[daddyxj-1 · 8/10 · 22 April 2017]

Furious 7 had one the best conclusions for a film series ever. I and was perfectly happy if the series ended there and continued with spin-offs or hell even a Netflix TV show. But the almighty dollar wants these films to continue. I really had my doubts going into this film. I didn't think the series had any fuel left. The story arch in the last 3 films was complete. What else can we tell now that the main antagonist was no longer in the series? Well, I was wrong, really wrong, I was very surprised by this movie, surprised to the fact that I was very entertained and had as much fun as I had with this series since Tokyo Drift (yes I liked Tokyo Drift). The main driving point of the story (which the trailers express) of Dom going rouge was a valid plot point and with a twist to the series that worked.

What I liked about the film was the main plot device and of course the action. All the action scenes were all fun to watch (personally, I like the opening sequence best) But this movie delivered on what it promises and that's over the top action. At one point our anti- heroes seemed like superheroes who drive in their own "Batmobiles" and ride to the rescue.

What I didn't like was fact that a couple of action scenes were fun but very ridiculous and somewhat didn't work for me. And one of the characters in the film has an arch that just betrays the last two films and makes you question the motive of others. But on the downside, the franchise will run out of fuel soon and start to get that "been there, done that" feel to it that will make the next films seem boring. You somewhat feel that in the climax of this film but it's the main plot point that keeps the action scene lifted because you know it's coming just when and how keeps you invested.

All in all the movie was really good and you will be entertained and I would rank it as well as parts 5, 6 and 7 but the finish line is near and I feel the next films (I read 2 more are coming) will not have enough fuel to make to the finish line. Will the next films kick in the NOS and project us to the finish line...I really do hope so.

My FATE is my own.

[bodhi-13262 · 6/10 · 12 May 2017]

'The Fate of the Furious' is the exhausting 8th entry of the prolonged series of criminal street racers turned super spies. Undeniably, this series has an enormous following since 2001, but after sixteen years on the streets, are these films finally running on empty?

1. The plot really isn't anything special to say the least. The film starts off with Dominic (Vin Diesel) and Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) enjoying their honeymoon in Cuba. However, nothing good lasts forever - enter Charlize Theron, who plays the mysterious 'Cipher' who almost immediately blackmails Dom with a serious yet unknown leverage that is revealed later in the film. No time is wasted as we are thrust into the fast-paced action. From the trailers it's clear that Dom betrays his team due to his reluctant affiliation with Cipher, but anyone with a brain-stem knows that that's something which hits a dead end lol.

2. F. Gary Gray has done some very entertaining and captivating films in the past, but it seems no matter the director, this series seems to follow a specific pattern at this point. Not that it's a huge complaint, but since the 4th film, the style of action seems to repeat itself even into this one. I give credit for how inventive the action and set-pieces are, but yet again, the film-makers can't help themselves but push things way over the top. The last action sequence in particular where the team travels to icy Russia to face Cipher and Dom in the final showdown, is where I drew the line of sheer belief. Words can't even begin to describe the pain.

3. If there was to be a comparison between this and the 'Mission:Impossible' films, I'd follow Tom Cruise any day. I can't believe I'd see the day when Tom Cruise's death-defying stunts would be more plausible that Vin Diesel and The Rock's. The underlying story of 'Family' is still beating like a heart without a body. For someone who was with this theme since it's inception, I'm utterly tired of these film constantly cramming down my throat the importance of family. Even though he wasn't the greatest of actors, Paul Walker really did bring some kind of balance especially with his story and background.

4. I gave 'Furious 7' a pass because it was in essence a farewell to Walker, although I enjoyed this one just an inch more. There should have been a new running theme in this film and left the family matters in the previous since it ended on such a perfect and emotional note. I know it's been said before, but Jason Statham and Dwayne Johnson are more of the outstanding characters as far as performances go. Charlize Theron does bring a fresh take for a female villain, but her role isn't as large as one might think. Vin Diesel and the rest of the cast don't really bring anything new as they play their respective roles as one-note as possible.

If you're an action and car junkie, then this is the movie for you. It's fast, it's loud and with as many close-up shots of women's butts as possible. Have at it.

Beyond awful

[svetlozar-83245 · 1/10 · 10 June 2017]

I liked the previous movies of the franchise. They were decent action flicks, exactly something you go to watch in a cinema with friends. But this? This is beyond awful, it's worse than a parody. Every line is a cliché, the acting is not even mediocre, the plot line is exactly like something a 12 year old boy has come up with.

There's no way the 10 star reviews are NOT paid. This movie is an insult to anyone who pays to see it.

Could have been better!!

[imran7820 · 6/10 · 20 September 2019]

I've enjoyed all the fast and furious movies especially since Dwayne Johnson joined the cast.

This entry is enjoyable in parts.

To clarify the action sequences are as good and over the top as ever but the movie as a whole doesn't come together as well as previous entries.

Fast and furious fans will enjoy it but newcomers to the series might find the storylines a bit disjointed.

All in all a good entry to the series as a whole but far from being one of the best.

The Fast and Furious and Fully Self-Aware

[joelmulder96 · 7/10 · 22 April 2021]

The Fast and Furious franchise consistently encompasses a very specific aesthetic and vibe, which results in the films mainly targeting and entertaining the viewers who grew fond of the series (even if it was only for "the family", the cars, and the action) and decided to stick around.

The Fast and Furious is a surprisingly intriguing franchise. When asked what the best film of the series is, I believe the majority would vouch for Furious 7 or Fast 5. How is that possible? Is it because the series started out as "just okay" and by the time Fast 5 came out, it had finetuned everything into a solid action movie?

The answer is no. The first three entries in this series are mostly character-driven (yes, pun intended) expositions. It's not about the racing per se (except for Tokyo Drift, perhaps), it's about the characters. In other reviews, the comparison with a soap opera emerges, which is actually quite an apt description of the series allure. The characters have entertaining, albeit cheesy, chemistry, and it is even more satisfying to see this in the context of the many adventures that they have, alone or together. That is why 2 Fast 2 Furious and Tokyo Drift are still fun to watch, even though not all the characters are there.

The first film introduces the characters and not much more. It's Brian's -and the viewers'-welcome into the family. 2 Fast 2 Furious has Roman and Brian teaming up, which is just fun and entertaining. Tokyo Drift thrives solely on the humour and drifting, and adds a dash of mystery by not being the chronological third part of the franchise. In Fast & Furious 4, the viewers receive what they asked for, which is just more of the first film's family back together again. It does a fun job at that, but this film is mainly preparing the audience for Fast 5, which is known as the heist film. More over-the-top action, even more emphasis on family, more cars, and more cheesy humour. More of what we've already seen, but this time the story is quite solid, as well. Plus, you know, it has Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson. Fast & Furious 6 and Furious 7 continue this successful formula and prove that the heist or a solid story are not obligatory for this blockbuster series to work. Just add more laws-of-nature-defying stunts, more cars, more awesomely stupid action sequences, more one-liners, and more family. That is all it takes to satisfy the fans at this point. And here's the beauty: the film makers behind this franchise know exactly what their audience has come to expect and gives them precisely what they love. That self-awareness is what eliminates the bad from the cringey.

The Fate of the Furious is yet another pile of Fast and Furious' beautifully self-aware, action-packed nonsense. And for me, that is what makes it so enjoyable. I can just grab a beer, grab some friends, sit back, pay very little attention to the dialogue, get a refill in between action sequences, and enjoy this film. I hope you can, too, but I can most definitely understand if you don't buy into the hype, as well.

Although more of the same, Fast 8 is silly popcorn fun!

[adamdarby-24524 · 7/10 · 18 April 2017]

If you are looking for artful cinematic entertainment full of acute intellect and emotional substance, then you may want to stop reading this review. But, chances are you have seen the previous 7 films in the franchise (or a majority of them) and intend to indulge in another 2 hours of Vin Diesel proclaiming his adoration of family and expensive cars doing everything imaginable. And if that is the case, then you'll leave the theater with a smile on your face and money well spent. Part of the beauty behind the recent entries in this series is the awareness of what they have become and why they are so successful. Any attempts at formulating a thought-provoking plot are clearly placed near the bottom half of the priority list. After all, this is a franchise built on a gentle remake of Point Break with street racing at its core. But by this point, street racing is obligated to make a brief appearance and remind the audience of the "Fast and Furious" roots. Let's face it, they're over-the-top action-heist extravaganzas now. Cars, chases, gadgets, explosions, and government-endorsed destruction all featuring your favorite set of characters that used to simply race cars when they cops weren't looking. With the latest Fast and Furious film (and first released after the loss of star Paul Walker) coming out this past weekend entitled The Fate of the Furious, the tradition is kept alive while continuing to confuse viewers with their laughably inconsistent movie titles.

The film doesn't take many risks in terms of changing up the established formula, but the big change is Dominic Toretto's (Diesel) intent to work against his own team this time around. It opens with a street racing scene reminiscent of the original movie. Once that is out of the way and you're in the mood for more, the plot begins. Dom has finally settled down with Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) to live a life of ease. But as per usual, Dom is pulled away into another job against his will by an elusive cyberterrorist who goes by the name of Cipher (played to outrageous perfection by Oscar-winner Charlize Theron). She threatens him with something personal in order to have him betray the ones he calls family. Tyrese Gibson, Ludicrous, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson, Jason Statham and Kurt Russell all reprise their roles from the last few movies. It is now up to the rest of the Furious team to find a way to stop their leader along with Cipher in order to save the world once again.

First off, let me preface my opinion by saying that this movie is a lot of fun. The action is ridiculous and defies all laws of physics, but it serves as a great popcorn blockbuster. With The Rock and Statham having to put aside their differences and work together this time around, some wonderful chemistry comes out of these two and their "macho" egos. And while Russell returns to play the slick Mr. Nobody, his inexperienced and by-the-book partner (played by Clint Eastwood's son Scott) allows for the addition of a funny new character who ends up as the butt of many jokes courtesy of Tyrese and Ludicrous. The enduring quality of this series has always been these enjoyable characters that accompany the crazy action. Fate keeps this as the driving force behind the somewhat rehashed plot (pun intended).

As entertaining as this movie was, it does seem to drag at its lengthy run time of 2 hours and 16 minutes. Since the plot doesn't have much new to bring to the table, it can seem a little repetitive despite the interesting twist revealed in the middle. Cipher is an engaging James Bond-type villain, but Theron's "calm yet crazy" bad guy routine grows stale and familiar by the final act. There are also certain instances of comedic relief (one taking place on a plane) that seem a little too far-fetched even by Fast and Furious standards. It took me straight out of the film at times.

Although it may not break much new ground or stand out as much as the more memorable first and fifth entries in the franchise, it is a wonderful popcorn flick. If you are a fan of the other recent ones, then you will certainly have a fun time with Fate as well. The chemistry between the team is still intact and the action is bigger and crazier than before. I wish they would have ended it after the tear-jerking conclusion to the last movie with the send-off for Paul Walker. But if they are going to drag this series out to make more money, they might as well go nuts. Check out Fate of the Furious (aka The Fast and the Furious 8) in theaters now.

Maybe The Rock and Vin Diesel Should Fight On Set More...

[matthewssilverhammer · 7/10 · 27 April 2017]

The only Fast / Furious movie I've ever seen (until Fate) was 2015's Furious Seven, and despite giant box office numbers and widespread critical acclaim, I was less than taken by it. While I didn't care for the juvenile plotting and rampant false machismo, I chalked up much of my disappointment to my own ignorance of the series as a whole. So going into this 8th installment, I wasn't expecting much; in fact, I was straight-up dreading it. Surprisingly though, Fate accomplished something Seven didn't: With its hilariously invincible characters and sincerely ridiculous set-pieces, this over-the-top venture made me wanna dive into the whole series. We find Dom (Diesel) and Letty (Rodriguez) on their honeymoon in Cuba. After a wonderfully outrageous street-race, Dom is coerced by series newcomer Cipher (Theron) to work for her and betray his own family. The driving and action scenes are so far beyond stupid (hundreds of remote controlled vehicles, a drag race with a nuclear submarine, Statham fighting while holding a baby), yet they more than get the job done, pumping adrenaline like gas in a V8. The most impressive feat, however, is its sturdy ethical dilemmas which drive the plot forward (with the blunt force of a flaming semi, mind you, but still…). Let's get it straight: an Oscar-contender this is not. The humor isn't always intentional, Theron's villain rides the line of menacing and laughable (dreaded mini-locs? Why?), and the climactic arctic set-piece is absurd and logically incomprehensible (watch for the final explosion). Is it a "so-bad-it's-good" kinda movie? Maybe; all I know is I smiled through every stupid minute, and even started to get the hype.

Rules did change!!!

[tmoneyfosure · 7/10 · 24 April 2017]

I have always been a fan of the Fast & Furious Franchise but when I heard that they were making 3 more Movies after Fast 7 I was a little skeptical due to the fact that Paul Walker is no longer with us anymore and yet they're continuing with a whole new franchise after The Fate of The Furious. Some parts of Cypher's hacking are true but the rest is not along with most of the stunts that are pulled in this movie because you would literally lose your life if you tried any of these in real life, now other than the twisted plot the action was really awesome with their Computer Graphics and their Soundtrack was pretty sweet too!!!

Absolutely senseless

[damnedwhatuser · 1/10 · 6 June 2017]

One of the most stupid, senseless and ridiculous movies I have ever watched. I wonder only why would Charlize Theron play in something like that? Money must have been very tempting for an Oscar-winning actress to even think about that this could become a good movie with no story, no developing characters, not even a story but just lots of money thrown on some... well I must admit - good special effects. But not worth even a dime to pay for a ticket to watch it, not talking even about the waste of time.

Though not as good as the previous three installments, "The Fate Of The Furious" is still as ridiculous, cheesy, and fun

[TheJediWay9 · 7/10 · 23 April 2017]

"The Fate Of The Furious," also known as "Fast 8," and "F8," is the eighth installment in the Fast and Furious series and the first one to be released after the death of Paul Walker. It is directed by F. Gary Gray and in "Fate of the Furious," Toretto turns on his team and goes rogue because he is approached by a woman named Cipher to help her achieve her goal while the rest of Dom's crew seeks out to find out why he went rogue.

I'm a fan of the series, not a huge fan though. In fact, I stayed away from these movies for long during my middle school and high school years because these movies were all anyone ever talked about and everyone treated them like they were the greatest things ever made, and in my opinion they're not. I have always thought the first four installments of the series are the weakest, and though I acknowledge that these ARE NOT good movies, they know what they are and really admire "Fast Five" for pushing the franchise in another direction. "Fast Five" still remains my favorite Fast and Furious film to date. The fifth through eighth films are definitely the four best installments in the series. However I liked "Fate" the least out of these four. Does that mean that I didn't think "Fate" was entertaining? No, it was. Here are my problems with this film.

"Fate" tries to outdo everything the previous three installments did, and it never reaches that height. It aspires to be something more than what it really is: it tries to be good and clever in too many parts. The wheels this series is built on aren't supposed to be taken seriously. But there were many instances in this film where I felt it was taking itself a lot more seriously than it should, like it was afraid to try and actually be a good movie. I didn't have this problem with the previous three installments. Those movies proved that these movies aren't supposed to be good. They're good "bad" movies but they know that. The "touchy-feely" scenes in this one one really took away some sense of fun that the last three had.

Also, can we just accept the fact that Paul Walker is dead now and that the character of Brian O'Connor has been retired for the rest of the series? There is a scene at the very end of the movie where I was like "they are still harping on the fact that Paul Walker is dead. That was almost four years ago. Get over it now." I'm not saying that Paul Walker deserved to die. Yes, it was an unfortunate situation and for the most part I thought "Furious 7," handled that very well. But why do we have to keep bringing up the character's name, and continue to harp on the fact Paul Walker is dead? Can't we just let that go?

This film also somewhat disappointed me from a "ridiculousness" perspective. Every action scene tries to be clever and inventive, but the only one I thought was really over the top was the one that takes up the entire last third of the movie. That's really it in terms of ridiculousness. I'm not expecting realism from this series. It's a series that definitely defies physics, but compared to "Furious 7," and even the sixth one, i found the action scenes to be a bit of a letdown.

The best part of the movie by far, and I Never thought I'd ever say this, is Jason Statham. He wasn't given anything to do in the seventh one, and that was my problem with that. Luckily, they use him to his potential in this installment and his chemistry with The Rock is hilarious. He's definitely the bad guy that you wanna root for even though you don't like him.

There's really not much else to say about this film. It's the same thing the past three have been, just not as ridiculous. The fun factor is still there, and I had a good time watching this film, though it may seem my problems I have with the film outweigh the good based on this review.

I am going to give "The Fate Of The Furious" a 6.9/10

Proof the Furious series has forgotten its street racing roots

[mikayakatnt · 2/10 · 5 March 2020]

This movie took the original concept of the Fast and Furious and just crapped all over it. The series is so far from its racing roots that I have no idea what to think about it anymore.

1/5. At least it hits the checkmarks of cars, action, girls, and cheap thrills. Not much substance after that.

This one might not be the greatest in the franchise, but it's still great at what it is.

[asifahsankhan · 7/10 · 1 May 2017]

"That's a lot of ice cream and Tay Tay concerts" - A new era in The Fast and the Furious lore has begun almost four years after original co-star Paul Walker passed away doing exactly what his character Brian O'Conner did in the films: drive fast. With his role shelved by retirement rather than death, the goodness Brian provided Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his band of miscreants remains in the background as an unseen sense of morality and justice. It lingers to bolster the group's sense of "family" and togetherness that moves beyond blood into respect, loyalty, and kinship. It's therefore only fitting this newest chapter would double-down on that concept to parallel love and betrayal as yet another puppet master higher than everyone else in this mythology's gallery of villains arrives to tear Dom's world apart.

The title is The Fate of the Furious and it's an apt if not wholly on-the-nose moniker for what Chris Morgan has written. Let's just say that everyone who isn't dead in real life or canon makes an appearance to either crack jokes, satiate audience expectations, or provide yet another casualty to serve as the latest trope-based motivation to get angry, lose control, and wreak havoc. Fate has therefore brought them to this place, one where Dom is forced into servitude under the most dangerous hacker the planet has ever not seen. Cipher (Charlize Theron) has the ability to operate in shadows darker than even the US government's Mr. Nobody (Kurt Russell) and she wields Dom as a weapon to accomplish what her other accomplices by coercion couldn't.

Cipher has set the ball rolling—or continued a ball she set a few films back without our knowledge in the most convoluted bit of retrofitting this side of Jason Statham's Deckard inexplicably being brother to Luke Evans' Owen Shaw from Part 6, Sung Kang's Han's killer in Part 3, and Part 7's main villain. She seeks a nuclear weapon to "watch the watchmen" so to speak and probably has the means to do so without Dom. The reason he's been "recruited" is mainly to take him off the board as an unwitting adversary. Her belief is that his betrayal will keep his crew devoid of leadership and too emotionally compromised to stop her. So she kidnaps Dom's ex (Elsa Pataky's Elena) and tests his devotion to "family."

The inherent comedy in Roman choosing a neon orange Lamborghini to drive on literal ice or making Johnson his daughter's soccer coach complete with Samoan war dance to intimidate twelve year old opponents is all-time. The filmmakers are embracing the natural charisma of their characters and building a story with edge around them without losing it. They aren't completely excising the car chase aspect (the film opens with an impossibly cartoon-like drag race between Diesel and Celestino Cornielle's Cuban Mafioso Raldo), but it's definitely taken a back seat to the physicality Johnson and Statham provide. Just like their fight in the former's office building was a highlight in Part 7, their jailbreak here shines brightest. Between Johnson's embellished strength and Statham's embellished speed, its park-our chaos on steroids.

And those action scenes are also very funny once you numb yourself to the fact that everyone has become a full-fledged killer. These aren't mechanics thrust into crazy situations anymore. They now come wielding automatic rifles and a complete lack of remorse as stooges are mowed down individually rather than as mere collateral damage from explosions. But if you buy that these men and women from the street can equal Hobbs' Special Forces training, you can sit back and enjoy the ride. Revel in Dom doing his best Deathstroke to make a Russian diplomat pee his pants. Bask in the glory of Statham single- highhandedly destroying an army while holding a baby's car seat. It's so over-the-top that you cannot help but escape into its nonsense with open arms.

The villain is still one-note (Theron has fun with dead-eye malice, but her Cipher is written so exacting in action that she must be made stupid in order to lose), the technology still borders on science fiction, and the body count almost approaches the number of vehicles destroyed. We get sports cars, tanks, and subs as well as fisticuffs, bullets, and missiles. Dom does nothing to earn the freedom he receives and therefore the time to manoeuvre himself into a position to beat Cipher, but she supplies it anyway because the plot needs it. Convenience becomes the spine on which The Fate of the Furious adheres, its inevitable contrivances countered by our enjoyment in their spoils. It might not be great, but it's great at what it is.

Very good and entertaining

[talizen · 7/10 · 30 April 2017]

Fast & Furious 8 was very good but I wouldn't say it was the best or the greatest but it was very good and entertaining. The storyline was pretty good, linking the previous Fast & Furious films from 4 to 8 (minus 5). Charlize Theron's did an outstanding job as villain, very pure evil her character. It's quite cliché for villains to use extreme weapons like nukes to rule world to show what they're capable of. Its Charlize Theron's second villain role since 2012's Snow White and the 2016 spin-off, the Huntsman movie as the evil Queen. One of the reason's I watched Fast 8 is mostly because of my three favourite actors; Kurt Russell, Dwayne Johnson and my favourite ever, Jason Statham. The movie felt different without Paul Walker but it had a good tribute at the end when Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel) named his baby son, Brian. Other than that, the movie was very good.

Loud, over-the-top action that's also inventively conceived and impeccably executed, this latest FF chapter is everything fans want and love about the franchise

[moviexclusive · 7/10 · 17 April 2017]

Coming off 'Fast and Furious 7', this eighth instalment was always going to pale in comparison – not because this latest would not be able to top its predecessor with even bigger stunts but because it would simply be impossible to echo the latter's emotional poignancy brought on by the sudden and tragic death of lead star Paul Walker. To newcomer director F. Gary Gray and recurring writer Chris Morgan's credit, 'Fast and Furious 8' has the dignity to leave the honorable departure of Walker's character intact. Indeed, there are only two mentions throughout the whole film of Brian: one, when the newly wedded Mrs Toretto (Michelle Rodriguez) reminds their peacockish supporting player Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson) to leave Brian and Mia to their idyllic family life; and two, Dom (Vin Diesel) makes a personal dedication to Brian.

If you've seen any of the ubiquitous promotional materials, you'll know that this first chapter of a brand new trilogy intended as the grand finale of the series is premised on Dom turning his back against his 'family', joining hands with a mysterious cyberterrorist named Cipher (Charlize Theron) to steal an EMP device, a suitcase of Russian nuclear launch codes and last but not least a nuclear submarine. Oh yes, we're a long way from the street racing-centred action/ crime thrillers of before; in the words of former federal agent Luke Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson), no less than World War III is at stake here. How such a save-the-world mission would fall in the hands of a couple of street racers and some career criminals defies logic or explanation, but neither need be present in order to enjoy the testosterone-driven pleasures which this movie offers; in fact, this joyride is all about indulging in utterly over-the-top action amidst some infectious cast chemistry, both of which it delivers in spades.

Demonstrating from the get-go that it is worth every bang for your buck, the movie opens with a terrific street duel in Havana, Cuba, where Dom is honeymooning with Letty. As you may imagine, the race is uneven – whereas his opponent is driving the 'fastest car in Havana', Dom is stuck in a stripped-down jalopy with a tank of nitrous oxide hooked up to the engine. By the end of the chase, Dom will be driving the car in reverse, its engine fully engulfed in flames. It is ridiculous no doubt, but inventively conceived and impeccably executed, and you'll not only find yourself on the edge of your seat by the time Dom crosses the finish line but also pumping your fist in the air. Most race and chase adventures would probably be content to end on such a high note, but it speaks to the spirit and ambition of 'Fast and Furious 8' that this is only warm-up compared to the later two even more outrageous set-pieces.

The one in the middle act set in New York City has Cipher's minions commandeering an army of hacked auto-driving 'zombie' cars to stop the Russian defense minister's security convoy, before finally pinning down the target among a jumble of vehicles that have rained down from a multistory parking garage. And the piece de resistance is set in the Arctic's Barents Sea, where after failing to stop Cipher from gaining control of a Russian submarine, Dom and his crew have to outrun it before it reaches open waters. It gets as absolutely nonsensical as Luke stepping out of his vehicle to gently nudge the course of a speeding torpedo with just his bare hands, but boy oh boy if it isn't gorgeously choreographed from start to finish.

Certainly, the later 'Fast and Furious' movies would not be what they are without the crackling chemistry between its leads. Gibson's banter with Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges' Tej Parker is still entertaining as ever, especially as each tries to undermine the other in order to win the affection of whip-smart computer whiz Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel). Kurt Russell's enigmatic special agent Mr Nobody shows up from time to time to join the fun, together with his new sidekick/ underling played by Scott Eastwood. But the most laughs belong to Johnson and Statham, whose incessant macho bickering is among the film's main pleasures – the latter in particular steals the show by parkour-ing out of a maximum-security prison and in a cheeky sequence atop an airplane taking out a whole handful of baddies while juggling a baby bassinet. Between them, Diesel's brooding, tortured act here is somewhat overshadowed, lacking Walker's Brian as his perfectly matched rational complement.

Like we said at the start, 'Fast 7' was always going to be a tough act to follow, but this follow-up ratchets up the action in wholly insane but unexpectedly delightful ways. As a popcorn movie built and fueled by sheer adrenaline, it is not in the least disappointing and at times in fact immensely satisfying. As an ensemble piece, it boasts great chemistry and plenty of wisecracks. As the latest addition into the 'Fast and Furious' canon, it is not just fast and furious despite its two-hour plus runtime but also an absolutely worthy entry that gives fans exactly what they want. And as to the proverbial question whether this franchise has run out of gas or running on fumes, let's just say that there is plenty left in the tank for two more rounds, and it's safe to say that where this fast-car enterprise goes next is no longer bound by the laws of gravity.

By stepping up the car stunts and over-the-top story lines, The Fate of the Furious proves it's still a fun road trip with a high octane engine

[RforFilm · 7/10 · 17 April 2017]

Fast cars, some races, a goofy Tyrese Gibson, a hot Michelle Rodriguez, and add the final touch of coolness that is Vin Diesel, and you've got The Fast and the Furious series. I'm still surprised by how big the turnaround for this franchise was. The original three movies were entertaining, but there were not the blockbusters that the most recent additions to the franchise were. It goes back to Fast Five, when they added Dwayne Johnson. That was also the moment when the racing themes were replaced with something of an "outlaw renegades" meets fancy cars. The formula made into what is still is the best of the Furious franchise.

Like with any movie, a sequel needs bring the stakes and action to something bigger. Ironically with the Furious series, with a set theme of "thieves with cars", I'm never sure what to expect. I really enjoyed Furious 7, but the newest film has the great challenge of moving forward without Paul Walker, who seemed to carry half of the charisma. So does the focus expand to the rest of the group, keep it all on Vin Diesel, or bring in new characters? Well, The Fate of the Furious brings a little of all of the above.

While in Havana, Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel) helps his cousin by wining a street race while celebrating his honeymoon with his wife Letty (played by Michelle Rodriguez). Dom is found by a powerful cyberterrorist Cipher (played by Charlize Theron) who talks him in working with her. Dom and Letty join with their regular crew Roman (played by Tyrese Gibson), Tej (played by Ludicrous Bridges) to work with DSS agent Luke Hobbs (played by Dwayne Johnson) into retrieving an EMP device somewhere in Berlin. While the mission goes well, Dom goes rouge, knocking out Hobbs and taking the EMP to Cipher.

At first, Hobbs is arrested and placed in the prison where Deckard Shaw (played by Jason Statham), the villain from the last movie, happens to be. During a prison riot, both Hobbs and Shaw are taken out by intelligence operative Frank Petty (played by Kurt Russell)and his protégé Agent Reisner (played by Scott Eastwood) into joining a covert ops teams that will find Dom along with Cypher. The crew manages to track them using the God's Eye software only for it to be stolen soon after by Cipher. The rest of the movie is a journey from New York to the Siberian country that includes the car chases you'd expect, along with nuclear missiles and hijacked submarines.

A lot of what I said towards the end may sound ridiculous, but if you've seen the previous movies, then that's what you come to expect out of The Fate of the Furious. I had fun with this movie. I definitely feel like that director F. Gary Gray (The Italian Job, Straight out of Compton) understands the entertainment value enough that despite having to bring in submarines and zombie cars (yeah, those are in here), the franchise has to continue to go in these crazy directions.

Does it outdo Fast Five? That still remains the best along with Furious 7, as this unfortunately stumbles within the second half. Not only does the long running time show when many of the dialogue scenes go on too long, but some of the effects suffer. All of the action scenes look good, but there were a few moments of obvious green screen and some stunts where even my suspension of disbelief if pushed a little far.

To it's credit, the story does tries to push Dominic's journey into new areas, even if it's limited by his personality. I won't reveal how, but I'd say it's a good step for what I hope is a plan for some sort of endgame.

I'll give this seven Cuban classic cars out of ten. It's not the best of the series, but I'm glad their trying to make the action bigger while staying within it's over-the-top territory that we expect out of it. If your looking for something groundbreaking or something equivalent to cinematic Shakespeare, then this is the wrong series for that. This road trip is a fun ride, and I'm gonna enjoy it while it lasts.

Shameless entertainment

[tinovalkki · 8/10 · 12 April 2017]

Fast & Furios movies belong to a genre of a bad movies which are so bad that they are enjoyable. Whole series of movies are shameless entertainment from beginning to the end and there is nothing bad with it. Movie offers you everything you ever waited, reckless driving, pretentious stunts, stupid jokes, machoism and (beautiful women). Every time they try to make everything bigger, than previous. This time they bring nuclear submarine to end scene. There will be two movies at least to come to this series. Remain to be seen what they bring next time to make it even bigger than this. Story is quite gauzy, but hardly any one expect anything else. As an entertainment movie wont betray you, but with it's script is little weaker than previous movie. Jokes are quite lame, but some of them manage to make you laugh. Froth entertainment and nothing else. Light story is quite amusing, but some scenes makes story a little lame. For that we can blame movie director F. Gary Gray. Previous movie director James Wan kept story tight and solid. Let's hope they will bring him back in upcoming movies. Movie holds every aspects you ever waited. Senseless reckless driving and great action. Even this movie aren't so good than previous it still is shameless entertaining. Bringing Kurt Russel to movie is great honor to 1980's action movies. These movies are so bad that they are so great and dulcet to watch. It gives you what ever you were expecting for these movies, speed, action, orgulous stunts to satisfy you to pay a movie ticket price.

A satisfactory entry into the franchise with great one-liners and OTT stunts.

[OlieRendch · 7/10 · 21 April 2017]

I do not enjoy films where over-the-top characters spout out cheesy lines after committing some physics-defying act for a generic plot. So why is it then, that every time I sit and watch a Fast & Furious movie, I come out with a great smile on my face from an utterly enjoyable time? The Fate of the Furious is no different and I never expected anything less. Vin Diesel returns as Dominic Toretto leading his team of multi-cultural criminals along with government guy Dwayne Johnson but this time Toretto has seemingly turned on his friends and is now working with a mysterious baddie.

The cast, of course, is great. Diesel is on top form in his role as he has been for over a decade. Some of his other films don't do as well but this franchise makes up for it and it's a joy to revisit his unique delivery of lines. Johnson, again, is always a pleasure; he seems like a real nice guy in real life and his characters are always a bonus to a film, and in this case, Luke Hobbs, has some great one-liners which no doubt were the cause of some outtakes due to others cracking up. His verbal sparring partner here is Jason Statham returning from the previous film and he is the epitome of an over-the-top action star so putting him in this franchise was a genius move. The rest of the team were absolutely fine as well; Michelle Rodrigues and Ludicrous are as good as they ever are; Tyrese Gibson is the same too, I don't particular find his humor funny but he is a staple of the franchise and so I'm glad he's in it despite his cringy jokes. Kurt Russell returns from Furious 7 and once again plays the shady government agent Mr. Nobody, and he does it pretty well. Nathalie Emmanuel also comes back but I really didn't see a need for her character; she seemed very pointless. The actress does great in the role but there isn't really a role other than someone the Tej character can relate to and then sit in the passenger seat during car chases.

As far as cars go, The Fate of the Furious gives us some great car action, from the very first one in Cuba to the ludicrously horrifying chase in New York. I don't think the stunts were as impressive as the previous ones, such as jumping through buildings or dragging a safe through Brazil, but it has satisfactory action pieces, especially towards the end. As far as plot goes, it's fine for this sort of film; there was a twist of sorts which took me while to get used to and will have to see where it goes but ultimately the Charlize Theron story was engaging enough but not wildly original.

The Fate of the Furious was another satisfactory entry into the Fast & Furious series and even though it had the absence of Paul Walker, due to terrible circumstances, I didn't feel the film suffered from it. I think I prefer Fast Five and Furious 7 over this, making it as good as Fast & Furious 6, in my opinion, but in the end, I'm always going to enjoy Vin Diesel using some special nitro to win a race to the soundtrack of the current popular electronic music.

Wow, so bad that it's parody

[antoniorflores · 1/10 · 23 November 2019]

I've liked some of the other fast & fursious movies, but this one is just ridiculous. The lines are just eye rolling bad, it's incredibly predictable, and the hacking done by The villain's (Charlize Theron) team is the most unrealistic I've ever seen on screen. She literally hacks hundred of cars in New York City and somehow causes them to all drive on their own as directed. But, none of those cars shown even have self-driving technology!!!! She even hacked Yellow Cabs that were probably 10 years old!!

It was the most ridiculous thing I've ever seen, and it's clear that the writers must think we're all idiots.