FAST X
Recommended. Thankfully they don't drive to the outer space this time so, even though it's all, as usual, make-believe, it avoids ludicrousness. This instalment of the franchise is a guilty pleasure, with the emphasis on pleasure. A class division plays a role: Dante embodies the superrich depriving others' of their life savings, while wearing reptile skin outfits or even more extravagant ones - to soften his masculinity, 'the family' are overtly dubbed 'low class' who started off as criminals only to perform mind-blowing stunts for 'the Agency' later hence emboding the American from-rags-to-riches dream. Now it's also truly about their multi-racial 'family'. Not just your usual Vin Diesel and Michelle Rodriguez, stars in the cast include Charlize Theron, Brie Larson, blond hottie Alan Ritchson as Ames and cameos by Helen Mirren and by Gal Gadot. A black guy learns leadership by trial and error. Danter Reyes (Jason Momoa) is Dominic Torreto's arch enemy and a supervillain as mad as Joker. There are a few heartfelt moments in the midst of action. The expertly crafted action sequences involve not just cars, but also planes and martial arts. The show's nothing short of spectacular: a treasury stolen with its walls, a 'Goldini' (a shiny golden Lamborghini), a 10-kilotonne bomb explosion, an ice-breaking submarine, Rome, Portugal, Rio, London, Antarctica and a handful of other locations. It's paired with Brian Tyler's orchestra music, a soundtrack including even a bit of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" but mostly light rock and pop, with a wonderful closing piece along the end credits. Speaking of which, their early part enraptures with wonderful recap visuals, after which comes a mid-credit. Since the action's interrupted mid-way, it's clear a sequel is coming and the mid-credit indicates that'll include Dwayne Johnson's character on whom Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa) will focus his revenge.
VIKA!
Watchable. She leads a perfectly normal life. You hear some exuberant 80s music but not that much. It's about her daily life rather, e.g. swearing profusely, especially when trying to put a collar on her cat. Not a pleasant person from the picture, though certainly a free spirit she is.
Out of nearly 80 seniors appearing in the film. only two have passed away since it was shot.
Reviewed from the producers' screener, cinematic reception might differ.
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