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American media franchiseFast and Furious” consists of 11 films (9 full-length and 2 short films), for 2019.
This is the largest and most profitable project of Universal Studios.
The premiere of the first film “Fast and the Furious” took place in 2001. Millions of viewers around the world fell in love with the criminal thriller.
Police officer Brian infiltrates Dominic Toretto’s team. This is a group of racers. They love speed and fast cars, and they are also suspected of a crime committed “on wheels”.
Brian’s task is to find evidence of the involvement of Dominic and his friends in the crime. After a while, the policeman realizes that he does not want to do this business at all. Brian has to make a choice between duty and friendship…
One of the brightest films about street racing, spectacular, spectacular, bright. If you want to see something similar, check out our selection of films similar to Fast and Furious.
10 Born Racer (2011)
Dani Krueger is 17 years old, but he is already a member of the US national racing team. The guy is incredibly lucky, sponsors provide him with a new car.
Dani is in a hurry to show off her car to her friends. Friends ask the rider to show them his skills. The young man decides to take a desperate step, he does not imagine how it will all end.
Dani gets into an accident, he rams a police car. The guy is expelled from the team, and the mother sends the guilty son to his father, who left the family 7 years ago. They have something in common with Dani, in the past his father was also a racer …
«born racer”is an interesting dynamic film that is perfect for teenagers to watch.
9. Senna (2010)
This film stands out from the selection as it is a documentary. This is the story of the famous race car driver from Brazil, Ayrton Senna. He was a great athlete, the best in Formula 1.
The film begins the story in 1984, when Ayrton first took part in the competition. The main theme is the rivalry between Senna and French driver Alain Prost.
These are video materials from competitions and home archives, interviews with Ayrton, comments from close people and everyone who, one way or another, encountered this legendary person on their life path.
An excellent film, he received many awards and prizes, the audience and film critics speak warmly about him. “SenaA must see for all car racing fans.
8. Side by Side (2019)
Sam Monroe is a former racing driver. A few years ago, he stopped performing in public. His son Cam followed in his father’s footsteps, he is a member of his team, but has not yet been able to achieve tremendous success in the races.
Sam tries to help his son, but the guy is annoyed by advice and moralizing. Another quarrel leads to the fact that Cam decides to betray. He goes to the team of competitors.
Sam has no choice but to accept the challenge of his son. It’s time to get out the racing uniform, father and son become rivals.
«Side by side” is another racing story that didn’t make much of an impression on viewers.
7. Racer (2001)
Jimmy Bly is an aspiring race car driver. He is very successful, but at a certain point, luck turns away from him. The team boss understands that the guy needs support.
He is looking for a mentor. It becomes Joe Tente, who has won many victories in the past. He left the racing world due to an accident. Now Joe has a chance, he dreams of becoming the king of the track again …
A good film, but only for those who are not fond of motorsport. Sophisticated viewers will find many shortcomings here.
Interesting fact: leading role in the film “Racer“Played by Sylvester Stallone, but that’s not all – he wrote the script himself. The actor’s writing talent was not appreciated, the film was nominated for the Golden Raspberry anti-award for the worst script. However, he participated in 6 more such nominations.
6. Without brakes (2008)
Kathy, Nicole, Mike and Eric are friends. At first glance, it seems that they live quite ordinary lives. Katie fixes other people’s cars, Eric works for the police, Mike delivers pizza, and Nicole takes care of the house, she is the wife of a rich husband.
Yet they have something that distinguishes them from other people. They are street racers. They love the nightlife, easy money, speed, sex and freedom. Soon the main characters will be convinced once again: you have to pay for everything in life…
Film “No brakes“Received not very high ratings, the audience notes that in comparison with the Fast and the Furious, he loses significantly.
5. Michel Vaillant: Need for Speed (2003)
Two teams of racers “Leader” and “Valyan” are old rivals. The upcoming race will show which of them is a true professional.
The Leader team is ready for anything. Its participants use dishonest methods to disqualify a competitor. Representatives of “Valyan” will soon realize that a real struggle for survival awaits them on the race track …
«Michel Vaillant: Need for Speedis a quality motor racing film. Fans of such films will find here everything they like so much.
4. Taxi (1998)
This is the first film in the franchise, which is considered one of the most commercially successful in France.
Daniel recently became a taxi driver, but he is already known throughout the city. He drives too fast in his cool car.
Policeman Emilien, on the other hand, can’t get his license. Soon their paths cross, Emilien becomes a taxi passenger. But the driver does not behave quite adequately: he says unpleasant things about the police, develops a breakneck speed and breaks the rules.
At the end of the trip, Emilien reveals that he is a police officer and offers Daniel a choice: arrest or cooperation…
«Taxi“- a beautiful film with an interesting plot and excellent special effects.
3. Carrier (2002)
Once upon a time, Frank Martin was a commando, and now he works as a carrier. He has no end to clients, because he complies with all the necessary conditions.
Once he still had to break his rules and look into the luggage. The fact is that he … moved. Frank found a woman tied up in a bag. This is Lai Kwai, the daughter of a Chinese mafia.
A bright and spectacular action movie, in which there is more than enough action.
2. Death Race (2008)
Another action movie, but only with elements of fantasy. The action takes place in 2012, during the global economic crisis.
Prisons have lost funding, and now criminals must earn money for their own maintenance.
The Terminal Prison hosts a regular reality show called “Death Race“. Jensen is serving time for a murder he didn’t commit. He becomes a participant in the race and will try to do everything to survive …
An exciting film with an original plot, this is a classic of the action genre.
1. Gone in 60 seconds (2000)
A remake of the 1974 film of the same name.
Randall returns to his hometown. This is a forced trip: his brother took on the obligation to steal 50 expensive cars and could not fulfill it.
Randall asks for help from an old friend Otto. Together they gather their former team, colleagues in the “stealing” workshop.
«Gone in 60 seconds“- another action-packed story, which, however, is in no way inferior to the original.
Interesting fact: Nicolas Cage (Randall) refused the services of stuntmen, the actor performed almost all car stunts on his own (with the exception of the most difficult ones).