The Fate of the Furious

Universal Pictures | Release Date: April 14, 2017

6.9	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 750 Ratings

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djniceyApr 14, 2017

People were walking out of the showing I was in and at times I felt like joining them. The film starts out well and it has a few novel ideas but its mostly just packed out with so many special effects they end up being not special at all, carPeople were walking out of the showing I was in and at times I felt like joining them. The film starts out well and it has a few novel ideas but its mostly just packed out with so many special effects they end up being not special at all, car crash after car crash, explosion after explosion, after a while it all just gets boring. Most of the film is facepalm worthy, but the hacking sequences take the absurdity of the franchise to new lows.

The plot is dumb as dumb can be and you can see the "twists" coming from a mile away. Hollywood think their audience is so thick they even spell out the plot in the simplest terms via dialogue, and flashback cutscenes, when its blatantly obvious already whats going on. The actors do a good job with the lack of script they were given and characters with the depth of a piece of paper.

Switch your brain off, feel your IQ dropping by the minute its so dumb, and a few hours pass by.

Apart from one original, fun, sequence near the end its all been done better before.… Expand

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kman5473Apr 14, 2017

This movie will go down into the history books as one of the best action flicks ever made. Fate of the Furious had a $250 million budget, and it was definitely put to great use. Tons of one-liners, lots of laughs, and SO MUCH ACTION! Most ofThis movie will go down into the history books as one of the best action flicks ever made. Fate of the Furious had a $250 million budget, and it was definitely put to great use. Tons of one-liners, lots of laughs, and SO MUCH ACTION! Most of it is practical effects to boot! You don't want to miss, possibly, the best film of the spring/summer seasons!… Expand

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gauntletmmApr 14, 2017

If you're the type of person who watches a Fast and the Furious movie and criticizes the realism and physics of the driving, well... I don't know how you watch any movie. The Mythbusters have made multiple specials showing how all movies getIf you're the type of person who watches a Fast and the Furious movie and criticizes the realism and physics of the driving, well... I don't know how you watch any movie. The Mythbusters have made multiple specials showing how all movies get ALL of it wrong; guys don't fly back when you shoot them, cars don't blow up like that, etc. So criticize this franchise when you're willing to criticize your beloved (insert title here). Having said that... I felt that the series got off the rails with the last movie (7), where they tried to contain a movie about fast cars primarily to a building. Then I saw the trailers for this sequel, and I was furious (pun not intended); the entire series is predicated upon Dom Toretto caring more about family than anything else... how are they going to pull of him betraying family? I was worried that the series had run out of ideas, and had to resort to the cliche of having protagonist turn antagonist. I went through scenarios in my mind, wondering what they could try to make this feasible without ruining Dom as a character. Don't make him a cliched "agent gone rogue"... Jack Bauer would go roque temporarily for the greater good; that's his job, he's a secret agent. Dom Toretto wouldn't. He would choose family. He always chooses family. So I actually went to see this movie to hate it. I was sure they'd run out of ideas, and I was going to see what stupid thing they did to put out another sequel to make more money.

Boy was I wrong! I think this might be the best film of the franchise. The earlier films had more personal connections; loyalties, betrayals, reasons characters felt strongly about things and would die for them. The later sequels had more and better action as the bigger budgets were allotted due to the franchises success. This takes elements from both of those and turns it up to 11! For the first time in a long time I had a reason to feel really strongly personally invested in the characters, in their success or failure, and not just so they pull off a heist and get more money. Real, human personal reasons. And after the skyscraper jumping antics of the last movie, thankfully they decided to take this film back outside... and boy did they ever! The scale and technical execution of this film is by far the most ambitious, and quite grandiose in its execution. Sure, it takes a little dismissal of reality, don't think too hard about the physics, but if you can do that, if you'll grant these guys the same suspension of belief you give the Avengers (and that comparison is really not far off; in this movie, the Rock is pretty much a super hero) you are in for one of the best action movies to hit theaters in a while. There are wow moments everywhere you look, and whether they make you laugh or drop your jaw in awe, they're immensely entertaining. I don't know why all the bad or mediocre reviews of this film. The people suggesting it "jumps the shark" don't seem to understand what that phrase means. And the "ridiculousness" seems to be toward the fantastical elements; these are the same people who said Dark Knight was amazing even though almost physical stunt that happened in that movie was just as ridiculous. And a lack of plot? That's just blatantly false. There is a tight, well constructed action movie plot, with a twist that's quite good. Like I said, I have no idea what they're talking about. This is fast car, lots of explosions, over the top action for the whole family. With characters we already love and a new reason to root for them. Best of the series if you ask me.… Expand

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MrBonesSTLApr 14, 2017

Really, I thought it was quite entertaining. It's exactly how I expected it to be: action-packed, Tyrese with his comedy, & the Rock with his comedy & ass-kicking. Some things could have been better but all & all this is a F&F movie & a goodReally, I thought it was quite entertaining. It's exactly how I expected it to be: action-packed, Tyrese with his comedy, & the Rock with his comedy & ass-kicking. Some things could have been better but all & all this is a F&F movie & a good one at that. The prior one was better (but you can't replace Paul Walker).… Expand

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AyrtondiazApr 14, 2017

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. le pongo esta calificación porque crecí con estas películas y me siento identificado con ellas y cuando llego furious 7 dije la saga va por buen camino y con esta senti que ese es el camino lo único que puedo destacar es la ausencia del grande paul walker.… Expand

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Jess_HillApr 14, 2017

High octane ridiculousness, a total disregard for plot, and a submarine combine for the eighth installment of this surprisingly long-lived franchise. These films aren't about storyline or film craft, they are about explosions piled on top ofHigh octane ridiculousness, a total disregard for plot, and a submarine combine for the eighth installment of this surprisingly long-lived franchise. These films aren't about storyline or film craft, they are about explosions piled on top of fisticuffs with a layer of destruction derby and a sprinkling of absurdism; this latest offering delivers on all of these elements. The performances are hammy, though Theron does manage a few chilling moments, and the cinematography is the standout aspect of the film, with some brilliant sequences handled expertly. An utterly ludicrous film that revels in its own joie de vivre. 6.83/10… Expand

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FarhanFirozApr 14, 2017

The Fate Of the Furious is definitely a really good entry to the franchise after the disappointing Furious 7. The movie is an absolute blast from start to finish with great one liners , high octane action sequences and show stealing chemistryThe Fate Of the Furious is definitely a really good entry to the franchise after the disappointing Furious 7. The movie is an absolute blast from start to finish with great one liners , high octane action sequences and show stealing chemistry from the whole crew especially Dwayne and Jason . Despite going a different turn with the story, the movie falls under clichéd routes with some of its story arcs losing its steam .… Expand

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joyalApr 14, 2017

this series is running like never gonna run out of gas,please leave the term logic out of your mind, this one is not the best in the series,but still one enjoyable great ride ;full of entertainment! story is not strong here,still engaging,this series is running like never gonna run out of gas,please leave the term logic out of your mind, this one is not the best in the series,but still one enjoyable great ride ;full of entertainment! story is not strong here,still engaging, chemistry between the actors are excellent,especially rock n my favorite Jason ,he just steal the show ,Vin Diesel present one of his best performance and he is mass, rock is gigantic- u will know after watching it, highlight of the movie is massive and thrilling action scenes,after the 8'th film,i still got entertained,that is the victory for the team,perfect summer entertainer,blockbuster!… Expand

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EpicLadySpongeApr 14, 2017

We have better start calling the actual "Fate of the Furious" because this feels like this could go on forever. One of the things that Fate of the Furious failed to do is focus on the things that Furious 7 did not focus on often. Sure we gotWe have better start calling the actual "Fate of the Furious" because this feels like this could go on forever. One of the things that Fate of the Furious failed to do is focus on the things that Furious 7 did not focus on often. Sure we got something new to the table, but the table needed new ideas to help this franchise go back to its original roots. Fans could love this film all they want, but once they get to the hanging of it, they'll probably forfeit the franchise like how these guys should've been a long time ago.… Expand

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