Fast and Furious franchise is definitely one of the greatest franchises ever found on celluloid. This adrenaline pumping series is a must watch for those who love cars and races. If you love brightly painted cars driving way too fast, you will love Fast and Furious franchise for sure.
The First Film
The first Fast and Furious movie came out in 2001. It was directed by Rob Cohen and was produced by Universal Studios. It consisted of the performances of Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster, and Van Diesel. The film made Van Diesel and Paul Walker into overnight stars. In the film, Van Diesel plays Dominic Toretto, a gang leader who is suspected of a string of multi-million dollar truck hijackings. Paul Walker plays Brian O’ Connor, an undercover cop who infiltrates the Los Angeles’ street racing circuit with the aim of busting Toretto. However, in the process he falls in love with Toretto’s sister Mia, played by Jordana Brewster.
In the first film, fans are treated to racing cars speeding through the streets of Los Angeles at 100 miles per hour. The first film of this franchise definitely had fans hooked to the franchise. The second film of the franchise followed in 2003. It was titled 2 Fast 2 Furious and was more entertaining than the first one.
The Sequel
In the second sequel there is no Diesel. In the film Walker is paired with a comic partner in the form of Tyrese Gibson. Together they go undercover to fight a drug lord in Miami. The sequel features supercharged cars, daring stunts, non-stop chase, and edge-of-your-seat suspense.
The Third
The third of the Fast and Furious Franchise was released in 2006. It was directed by Justin Lin and stars Lucas Black. Though, The Fast and Furious: Tokyo Drift was not as successful as the first two, but the fans loved it.
The Fourth
The fourth film of the franchise was release in 2009. It brings back the original cast of the first film. It stars Paul Walker, Van Diesel, and John Ortiz. In the fourth sequel, Walker and Diesel team up to take down the evil drug lord, John Ortiz. The romance between Jordana Brewster and Paul Walker is rekindled. All the original four casts head back to the Los Angeles to tackle John Ortiz. The film contains jaw-dropping stunts, fast car racing, and everything else that the fans were waiting for.
Franchise Collection Items
The Fast and Furious franchise has become such a hit among car fans that they collect almost anything related to the film. Posters and DVDs are hot collection items among the fans. The DVDs always come with extra content and great offers like free tickets to the movie.
For instance, “Hot Off the Street” collection treats fans to six new extended scenes from the Fast and the Furious which include “Brian and Mia at the Lunch Counter,” “Toretto House BBQ,” “Leon, Jesse and Dom at Toretto’s House,” “Brian and Hector at Racer’s Edge,” “Toretto’s Garage: Post Raid,” and “Ferrari and Supra Race.”
With the DVD collections of Fast and Furious franchise, fans get treated to some behind-the-scene footages of their favorite film. Fans are now eagerly waiting for the fifth installment of this franchise. Meanwhile they can enjoy the franchise on their DVD.
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Hi guy Jennifer from birmingham uk do you know the 5 fast and furious coming out? because I want to watch it
the fourth one shud be the the third
coz the chinease guy in the 3rd dies and how cud he be in the 4th one#!?!?!?!?!
The fourth is the third as the chinese guy Haan mentions there doin some crazy shit in Tokyo and thats where he goes off to,and ends up dead! Torreto turns up at the end of that film which is obviously where he escapes to when they get him off that bus in the end of the fourth! The fifth should follow on from there if there is one !?