Universal Greenlights Fast and the Furious 5, Titled...

The Dark Knight · 02-04-2010, 12:37 PM

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Universal Pictures has given the greenlight to a fifth film in the Fast and the Furious franchise. And in an apparent attempt to one-up the ridiculousness of the previous titles, 2 Fast 2 Furious and Fast & Furious, they have come up with the brilliant (yes, sarcasm) title “Fast Five.” The studio has inked deals with all the key players, including stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, director Justin Lin, screenwriter Chris Morgan (Tokyo Drift, Fast & Furious, Wanted), and producer Neal Moritz to return to the franchise. According to Variety, the fifth film will follow Dom (Diesel) and Brian (Walker) as “fugitives being pursued by legendary lawmen.”‘

Do we really need another Fast and the Furious movie? And does anyone care? Clearly I’m not the film’s targeted audiece, because one clearly exists, and it’s big. Diesel and Walker’s return to the series, Fast & Furious, became Universal’s highest grossing film of last year, with a worldwide box office take of $343 million. The company’s second highest grossing film of the year, Couples Retreat, was considered a failure on most fronts, with a $70 million budget plus P&A, and only $109 million at the domestic box office.

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Brokinarrow · 02-04-2010, 01:33 PM

I actually liked the first one. The latest one was ok (but had a few too many seens that were 'yeah right' moments). A fifth one may be a film too far...

TIE FIGHTR · 02-04-2010, 03:12 PM

They 'jumped the shark' with the second one.

Apparently there are no creative minds left at Universal...just empty suits trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip.

Iwantone2 · 02-04-2010, 03:15 PM

Thanks for the info Dark Knight!

SSOOCH · 02-04-2010, 03:34 PM

I like these movies. I guess I'm a sucker for films about cars. They don't make too many of them these days.

At least it's not a remake.

The Dark Knight · 02-04-2010, 03:52 PM

Make "Jurassic Park IV" ALREADY!!!!

But yes...I gotta agree with Ssooch on this one...there are a ton of independent racing movies...but they are REALLY dumb compare to this series...

jcamaro · 02-04-2010, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by SSOOCH

I like these movies. I guess I'm a sucker for films about cars. They don't make too many of them these days.

At least it's not a remake.

Exactly. You put up with cheesy lines and bad acting to watch cars go vroom vroom, burn rubber, drift corners, and do stuff you always wanted to try in your own car

That being said, I was so blinded by anticipation when Fast and Furious came out in theaters that I did not realize how bad the acting was until I got in on Bluray... its bad.

Maybe they'll put some real modern muscle in Fast Five and feature a 2010 Camaro! It'd definitely bump up the box office take, just like it did with Tranformers.

BigRigMike · 02-04-2010, 04:42 PM

If only they would add Steven Siegel as the lawman pursuing them

will69camaro · 02-04-2010, 04:50 PM

Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris as the Lawmen. Unfortunately everyone would know the ending because Chuck can never lose....

*Mindz* · 02-04-2010, 05:28 PM

did anyone see redline, or legend of speed. /facepalm.

I'll welcome another F&F movie anytime. They are the top movie of their genre (terrible-enough-to-not-win-awards but entertaining).

Can't wait to see what they do next as you're supposed to watch it for entertainment, if you go expecting a serious movie, then you'll be disappointed.

Q's 91z28 · 02-04-2010, 05:58 PM

Story line will probably be pretty outrageous, but I do appreciate some of the cars that they have in these movies. I'd probably watch it

TIE FIGHTR · 02-04-2010, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Mindz

did anyone see redline, or legend of speed. /facepalm.

I'll welcome another F&F movie anytime. They are the top movie of their genre (terrible-enough-to-not-win-awards but entertaining).

Can't wait to see what they do next as you're supposed to watch it for entertainment, if you go expecting a serious movie, then you'll be disappointed.

Hell, I haven't gotten over Smokey and the Bandit getting snubbed for best picture!

a_Username · 02-04-2010, 08:01 PM

They'll probably have a new GT-R beating everything american ever made ever.

ArtfulDodger · 02-04-2010, 08:14 PM

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Originally Posted by a_Username

They'll probably have a new GT-R beating everything american ever made ever.

But then it will be recalled for the gas pedal sticking or the brakes not stopping the car!!!

02-04-2010, 01:33 PM	#2
Brokinarrow Drives: 2012 Honda NC700x Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Indianola, IA Posts: 5,317 View My Garage	I actually liked the first one. The latest one was ok (but had a few too many seens that were 'yeah right' moments). A fifth one may be a film too far... __________________

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TIE FIGHTR Cousin of Foo Drives: 2010 2LT RS BLACK/BEIGE Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 614 View My Garage	They 'jumped the shark' with the second one. Apparently there are no creative minds left at Universal...just empty suits trying to squeeze blood out of a turnip. __________________ 'I wish I was the full moon shining off a Camaro's hood' ~ Pearl Jam Wishlist

02-04-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
Iwantone2 Voice Of The Voiceless Drives: CGM 1SS RS Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: OC Cali Posts: 9,610 View My Garage	Thanks for the info Dark Knight! __________________

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SSOOCH Camaro SL,UTs Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS #16429 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: South Jordan, UT Posts: 7,357 View My Garage	I like these movies. I guess I'm a sucker for films about cars. They don't make too many of them these days. At least it's not a remake. __________________

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The Dark Knight Batmobile in Disguise Drives: 2009 Pontiac G8 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Upland, Ca Posts: 2,079	Make "Jurassic Park IV" ALREADY!!!! But yes...I gotta agree with Ssooch on this one...there are a ton of independent racing movies...but they are REALLY dumb compare to this series... __________________

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BigRigMike Drives: 2010 Ford Fusion Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: York, PA Posts: 374 View My Garage	If only they would add Steven Siegel as the lawman pursuing them

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will69camaro Drives: 1969 and 2010 Camaros Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Spring, TX Posts: 514	Steven Seagal and Chuck Norris as the Lawmen. Unfortunately everyone would know the ending because Chuck can never lose....

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Mindz E.B.A.H. Drives: you wild... Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the happy padded room wearing a jacket that makes me hug myself... Posts: 18,420	did anyone see redline, or legend of speed. /facepalm. I'll welcome another F&F movie anytime. They are the top movie of their genre (terrible-enough-to-not-win-awards but entertaining). Can't wait to see what they do next as you're supposed to watch it for entertainment, if you go expecting a serious movie, then you'll be disappointed. __________________ Blue Rush, 2010 SS [Car of the Week 3/22/2010] Traded in on...ZLZBUBB, 2013 ZL1

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Q's 91z28 TX INFERNO SS Drives: 1991 Z28 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Edinburg,TX Posts: 475 View My Garage	Story line will probably be pretty outrageous, but I do appreciate some of the cars that they have in these movies. I'd probably watch it __________________

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a_Username Drives: 2010 2SS Camaro Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 3,890 View My Garage	They'll probably have a new GT-R beating everything american ever made ever.