F9

After directing the previous four films, Justin Lin is back in the director's chair. The plot continues with Dominic Toretto, played by Vin Diesel, as he confronts his estranged brother Jakob (John Cena). Dom's Family also re-unite with Han Lue, whom they had assumed was dead. The plot is exactly as overblown as previous installments, but F9 pulls it off in a captivating manner. The film takes use of the franchise's long history of being profoundly rooted in family.

F9 is a fast-paced action-adventure film. There are a lot of thrilling high-speed action situations in this film. The film achieves a good blend of emotion, humor, and action. The massive third-act action scene in F9 doesn't feel as majestic as previous films. F9 is intended to be a big, ridiculous summer blockbuster. It contains everything of the big, entertaining action that the best Fast & Furious movies have to offer. With filmmaker Justin Lin at the helm and stronger character arcs, the film is a return to form.

Staff:

Directed by: Justin Lin

Written by: Daniel Casey and Justin Lin

Story by: Justin Lin, Alfredo Botello, and Daniel Casey

Based on: Characters by Gary Scott Thompson

Produced by: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Clayton Townsend, and Samantha Vincent

Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris "Ludacris" Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren, Kurt Russell, and Charlize Theron.

Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon

Edited by: Dylan Highsmith, Kelly Matsumoto, and Greg D'Auria

Music by: Brian Tyler

Production companies: Original Film, One Race Films, Perfect Storm Entertainment, and Roth/Kirschenbaum Films

Distributed by: Universal Pictures

Release date: June 25, 2021

Running time: 143 minutes