The Story:
Undercover cop Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) attempts to infiltrate the street racing scene to get close to Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and his gang. It seems there have been some hijackings using street racing cars, and Brian needs to see if it's Toretto's group or someone else. Naturally, it's not easy, and it's even harder when he falls in love with Dom's sister (Jordana Brewster). What's an undercover cop to do?
A warning:
Kids, don't try this at home. These are professional stunts on closed roads with professional drivers.
This warning will accompany the DVD release of this film, because apparently the American public are sheep and will mimic whatever they see in theaters.
: /
Anyhow, this is a fun picture to watch. Pure popcorn movie with some excellent stuntwork and driving scenes throughout the film. The world was a kinder, gentler place in 2001 when this hit the theaters that summer.
This probably cemented the course of stardom for both Walker and Diesel. They had each worked on some films before, but I think this film serves as the coming out party for both that they were going to be around for a while. Each have had varying degrees of success over the the next decade, but this film was a great lightning rod for the both of them.
Directed by Rob Cohen, he would be around the franchise (who knew it would be a franchise at the time?) for one film.
He knew a good thing when he had it though, and targeted the "star of the film", Vin Diesel for a film of his very own: xXx.
Walker would have to settle for a Fast and Furious sequel.
More on that....tomorrow!
Final Grade: B+
Rewatchability/Purchase Factor: I already own it, and have now introduced it to the whole family. It was well received.
No comments:
Post a Comment