Fast & Furious (2009)

Silly thriller based around flashy cars being driven fast, probably designed for young boys who’ve recently grown out of playing with Hot Wheels. It’s the fourth in the popular franchise, despite a confusing name that makes it sound like the first. 

A “lovable” crook (Vin Diesel) and an FBI agent (Paul Walker) team up to catch a drug baron (John Ortiz). Vin Diesel isn’t very expressive when he delivers his formulaic dialogue, so he acts with his muscles. His character’s sister (Jordana Brewster) and girlfriend (Michelle Rodríguez) also feature prominently. 

The action is slick. The violence is sanitised (not a drop of blood). The emotions are simplistic (not a smile nor a tear). It’s all constructed around high-speed racing. If that’s your thing, you will love it.