MOVIE REVIEW - Fast Five

Here we go again!

Fast Five is reportedly the last in the series of the Fast And The Furious Franchise. Only time will tell is that will hold true. FF or course brings Vin Diesel and his car driving troop back to the big screen for one final, huge pay day. If you have seen the first few movies in this story, you know exactly what you're in for. If you have never seen one of these movies and think you know what this is all about, you would more than likely be right.

There is a story here, but that's not why you're going. As always, go to see what stunts will be done by incredible stunt men, and women. Plus, what computers can do as well to make this whole thing come to life as an action packed car driving flick. I think the people that will be the most upset if this is the last flick in this series will be the stunt men. There are tons of them, and whether this is your thing or not, you do have to marvel on the fantastic and dangerous work that can be done by fearless and highly skilled professionals.

So how do you critique a movie like this? Truth is you can't really. It is what it is. Non stop action, and the same story rehashed over and over again. This flick continues the trend of Hollywood clearly targeting young men again, with fast cars, lots of action, glorified and encouraged and illegal bad behavior, and lots of young women wearing very little. There are compelling moments of driving and stunts, and that's what they want you to see.

Diesel is a strong presence on screen. I have enjoyed him at times outside of these flicks, and now I am hoping he can put all this behind him and move on. He is blessed with a good and distinct look, and a voice most would kill for. Now that the huge pay day of over with this stuff, maybe better work is ahead.

Fast Five. If you want to go see 90 minutes of stunt work this is your movie, it not..movie on.