F9 (Fast & Furious 9) Story :-
Confession time: In my younger days, I found the humor in Michael Bay movies amusing. This was back when movie nights with friends often involved multiple viewings of “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift.” But over the past decade and a half, two things have changed. Firstly, I’ve outgrown the juvenile comedy found in Michael Bay’s films. Secondly, my conviction that “Tokyo Drift” reigns as the best installment in the Fast & Furious franchise has only strengthened.
Movie Ratings
| Release Date | 2 September 2021 |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Action |
| Cast | Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron |
| Director | Justin Lin |
| Writer | Daniel Casey, Justin Lin |
| Cinematography | Stephen F. Windon |
| Music | Brian Tyler |
| Producer | Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Jeff Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Justin Lin, Clayton Townsend, Samantha Vincent |
| Production | Original Film, One Race Films, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films |
| Certificate | 16+ |
A recent rewatch confirmed my belief in the superiority of “Tokyo Drift.” However, the passage of time has taught me that regardless of personal evolution, there will always be a new generation of teens eager to embrace films about battling robot clans and high-speed cars. While my childhood preferences remain valid, defending such cinematic choices as an adult becomes increasingly challenging.
To illustrate this shift over time, let me share a story. In 2009, during the Year of Vin Diesel, I was prohibited from watching the fourth film in the Fast Saga due to its ‘A’ rating by the Central Board of Film Certification. However, fast forward to today, and the franchise has produced its ninth installment, which is now being streamed into homes worldwide (although not in India, where it’s receiving a theatrical release). Clearly, one’s enjoyment of the Fast Saga hinges largely on age and the ability to tap into nostalgia.
“F9” doesn’t shy away from the ludicrous spectacle that has become synonymous with the franchise. However, this time around, the attempts to push the boundaries of believability feel transparently cynical. Director Justin Lin’s decision to escalate the action to new heights, including ventures into space, echoes Tom Cruise’s daredevil stunts in the “Mission: Impossible” series. Both Cruise and Diesel seem driven by a relentless pursuit of one-upmanship, resulting in increasingly outlandish ideas.
While “F9” boasts conceptually insane action sequences, there’s a noticeable flatness in their execution. Lin’s choice to stage high-stakes set-pieces predominantly on highways, with the exception of a scene in Edinburgh, leads to a sense of unimaginative repetition. However, the film’s racing sequence provides a nostalgic throwback, both narratively and tonally.
Despite moments of bombast, “F9” falters in its storytelling, featuring soap opera-like plotlines involving long-lost relatives, characters returning from the dead, and familial disputes. Beneath the glossy action and meticulously crafted jokes lies a sense of cool cynicism that permeates the franchise.
Ultimately, “F9” suffers from bloated excess, leaving it feeling overstuffed and, regrettably, dull. In years to come, it’s likely to be remembered as a forgettable entry in the Fast franchise—lacking the charisma of its predecessors and failing to leave a lasting impression.
