The Fast and the Furious: Hobbs and Shaw

[8ulk87]

H&S is literally a case of a movie that nobody asked for.

But im gonna see it anyways. One reason we watch movies is to be entertained and escape.

The F&F franchise serves that purpose and its highly successful.

To my recollection...

FF6 was good.
FF7 even better.
FF8 was subpar.

Im giving H&S the benefit of the doubt.

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Btw 2019 is heading for a big record. Most movies to hit the Billion dollar mark.

5 movies already joined the Billion dollar mark with Toy Story 4 having a decent chance of eventually getting there.

So far movies that made it.

1. Avengers EndGame
2. Captain Marvel
3. SpiderMan Far From Home
4. Alladin
5. The Lion King
6?. Toy Story 4 (decent chance to make it)

6 upcoming blockbuster movies. Some are guaranteed and some have decent chances.

1. FF HS
2. It Chapter 2
3. Maleficent 2 Mistress of Evil
4. Frozen 2
5. Jumanji 2 The Next Level
6. Star Wars 9 RoS

Even if Toy Story 4 fails just one single movie from the 6 mentioned above is enough for the record.

2018 - 5 movies
01. Avengers Infintity War
02. Black Panther
03. Jurassic World 2 FK
04. Incredibles 2
05. Aquaman

2015 - 5 movies
01. Star Wars 7 TFA
02. Jurassic World
03. FF7
04. Avengers AoU
05. Minions

2017 - 4 movies
01. Star Wars 8 TLJ
02. Beauty and the Beast
03. FF8
04. Despicable Me 3

2016 - 4 movies
01. CA 3 CW
02. Rogue One SWS
03. Finding Dory
04. Zootopia

2012 - 4 movies
01. The Avengers
02. 007 Skyfall
03. TDKR
04. The Hobbit AUJ

2011 - 3 movies
01. Harry Potter atDH p2
02. Transformers 3 DotM
03. Pirates of the Caribbean 3 OST

 

[DarkKnight88]

And people wonder why Hollywood is only making sequels and remakes. The box office speaks! We’re ALL at fault.

 

[terry78]

We enjoy comfort food.

 

[kguillou]

I admit i *****ed and moaned when they announced this because a) I already thought Furious 7 was a perfect sendoff for the series and b) the concept of Hobbs and Shaw teaming up and becoming buddies annoyed me because Shaw’s done a lot of awful irredeemable things. But after that first trailer i was sold.

 

[terry78]

They know what they're doing. But once they decide to hang this series up Universal is ****ed.

 

[DarkKnight88]

Eh, they still got dinosaurs.

 

[samsnee]

I don’t see this making a billion. Reviews have been mixed and doesn’t seem to me as hyped up as the fast and furious movies.

 

[Mysteryman]

Billions or not, I Just want a Summer Action Blast.
Sounds like this might be what I am looking for.

 

[The Caped Knight]

Sounds like a 90s buddy cop film

 

[DarkKnight88]

I don’t see this making a billion. Reviews have been mixed and doesn’t seem to me as hyped up as the fast and furious movies.

Maybe not, but at 71%, isn't that basically glowing for a Fast and the Furious movie? 5 being the only one that was critically acclaimed - 7 maybe only because of the death of Paul Walker and that ending.

 

[Asr]

Eh, they still got dinosaurs.

And space, plus time travel, and any combo thereof (like time-traveling dinosaurs in space).

Plus Stuckmann even mentions them going to space in the next movie in his review:

 

[kguillou]

Guess the studio was worried over nothing with this review embargo, its landed a pretty good RT score. Lol

 

[Man in the Suit]

 

[Schlosser85]

Well I could beat up Vin Diesel and I'm not any kind of muscular action guy, so I guess it makes sense for him to be a little insecure.

 

[terry78]

Harrison Ford would never dare.

 

[Stringer]

Their perceived toughness is the source of their power so I don't blame them for wanting to protect that.

 

[terry78]

Apparently there are several cameos in this thing that had people rolling. I haven't spoiled myself yet but probably will check it out tomorrow after work.

 

[Sithborg]

Well, it definitely explains the feud.

 

[TheVileOne]

Their perceived toughness is the source of their power so I don't blame them for wanting to protect that.

Wrestlers do the same thing in the wrestling business. No surprise movie stars have egos.

 

[TheVileOne]

Apparently there are several cameos in this thing that had people rolling. I haven't spoiled myself yet but probably will check it out tomorrow after work.

One cameo is definitely overplayed IMO.

Anyway, saw it Tuesday night. It's a fun little action movie. Idris Elba is cool and clearly having fun. It is what it is.

I can tolerate this film more than a Michael Bay movie because at least the characters aren't as insanely unlikable and it's more coherent. Plot is slightly more cohesive.

This is even more like a GI Joe movie than the past two live action GI Joe films.

 

[TheVileOne]

Guess the studio was worried over nothing with this review embargo, its landed a pretty good RT score. Lol

I think it was more due to wanting to hide the cameos and surprises as long as possible since the trailers gave away A TON.

You have to remember most of the previous Fast movies are fairly beloved by critics. The last one in the series to get a Rotten on the RT meter was the fourth film, and that was in 2009. 10 years ago. All the subsequent ones got fairly good reviews.

 

[kguillou]

I had a blast with this movie. My kind of action film. Its just a ton of fun. Its very funny too, Statham and Johnson are gold when they are bantering and bickering. The way they just riff and ad-lib off each other is hysterical. Some real badass over the top action scenes. The third act climax battle was my favorite. Elba’s a great B movie villain, you could tell he had fun playing him and chewing the scenery. The cameos had my audience rolling. One cameo in particular will guarantee to be a huge crowd pleaser and have audience rolling in their seats as i dont think this actor’s involvement leaked and will be a fun and funny surprise.

If you love big, loud, macho, fun and funny buddy action films that you can just kick back and enjoy then this movie is for you. If youre the type who is easily bothered by plot holes and contrivances, stay away from this.

Honestly, I’m so down for more of these movies and the ending DEFINITELY is setting up more and I’d rather see more of this duo than any of the other Fast and Furious crew.

Very Solid 8/10.

 

[Legendver2]

Vanessa Kirby is totally hnnnnngh in this. She better get that Selina Kyle role that she's rumored to be the front runner of.

 

[Bo Dallas]

This movie is a ton of fun. The fight choreography is an entertaining experience. Statham & the Rock are fantastic together and Edris is clearly having a blast. Cameos are great (I went into it not knowing).

You know what you’re getting into when you buy the ticket. If watching half robot men blow up helicopters isn’t your cup of tea maybe skip this one.

 

[eon001]

What a fun ride. Great group chemistry and amazing action. Would watch again.

Brixton was such an insanely cool character. I loved that remote control bike.

Am I the only one that started to think about the cool possibles for ghost rider when Brixton summoned his bike like a well trained rottweiler.