Review of Fast Five (2011) by Gabriel T — 12 Apr 2017
After a lame string of sequels, the series is back in form. This is the best entry since the original, maybe even better. By shifting the setting to Brazil and creating an OCEAN'S ELEVEN-style heist storyline, with players from all of the previous movies reuniting, the series feels revitalized.
Like the previous installments, logic is of little use, but that is also part of the fun. Director Lin does an impressive job of creating thrilling and outlandish action sequences. Add Dwayne Johnson as a cop trailing the group and you have a recipe for action movie thrills.
The movie is a little long at over two hours, but thanks to the easy chemistry of the cast and exciting action, the movie winds up being a good time, just leave your brain at the door.
This review of Fast Five (2011) was written by Gabriel T on 12 April 2017.
Fast Five has generally received positive reviews.
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