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I live my life a quarter mile at a time. Nothing else matters: not the mortgage, not the store, not my team and all their bullshit. For those ten seconds or less, I'm free.

# Review

In this now iconic car action thriller, undercover LAPD police officer Brian O'Conner (Paul Walker) is tasked with infiltrating the underground street racing scene to investigate a string of semi-truck heists. O’Conner infiltrates a street racing group headed by the infamous Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel).

This movie is incredibly corny both in its plot and dialogue but there’s a certain appeal of the early-2000s electronica/hip hop music and flashy cinematography. The high-octane car sequences are good and I really enjoyed Diesel’s tough guy Toretto. The supporting cast, which includes Rick Yune’s Johnny Tran, Michelle Rodriguez’s Letty, and Jordana Brewster’s Mia, are all decent but largely one-dimensional.

# Conclusion

A simple and fun car action thriller.

# Overall rating: 7.1

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