"Furious 7" (movie critique)

FURIOUS 7
movie poster

The Travelling Toe and a friend who also enjoys action flicks went to an early afternoon showing of "Furious 7".  Having seen several of the previous "Furious" movies plus number 6, we had to see how the franchise could come up with an ending to this film.  One of the original leading cast members, Paul Walker, died in a tragic auto crash while this movie was being completed.  

Paul Walker
Brian

The movie was directed by James Wan.  He used CGI and Paul Walker's brothers to complete the remaining scenes that required an appearance by Paul. It was nicely done, just about a transparent job.

James Wan
director

Number 7 picks up where number 6 leaves off  with Hobbs (Dwayne Johnson) in a hospital and Deckard Shaw (Jason Stratham) out hunting the rest of the team as he wants revenge for what they did to his brother.  Dominic (Vin Diesel) is trying to get on with his life back in LA and re-connect with his girl friend Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) who is suffering from amnesia.

Jason Stratham
Shaw

Dwayne Johnson
Hobbs

Vin Diesel
Dominic

As the movie progresses, it seems each team member has issues that they are coming to grips with when Shaw starts hunting them.  Throw in a secret agent (Kurt Russell) who tells the team that he will help them find Shaw if they will find a hacker named Ramsey who has compiled a program that syncs up all electronic transmissions.   This software program would help them track Shaw where ever he surfaces.

Kurt Russell
Mr. Nobody

Jordana Brewster
Mia

Michelle Rodriguez
Letty

Ludacris
Tej

Tyrese Gibson
Roman

Lucas Black
Sean

Needless to say there are amazing car chases, car crashes, cars flying out of an airplane, cars jumping from one building to another one and just plan ole street racing.  Plus hand to hand combat and lots of gun action.

The Travelling Toe was duly impressed with the way the movie ended with a moving tribute to the friendship of the 2 main stars Dominic and Brian.  It was a nice send off for Paul and his character, Brian O'Connor.

A rating of 1 big toe with racing stripes is awarded this movie by The Travelling Toe.


Disclaimer: The Travelling Toe is not a profession movie critic and any opinions expressed are for entertainment purposes only.