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They hit a billion without Paul Walker, can they do the same without Vin Diesel too? Judging by the trailer - I'd say yes, this will be huge in foreign markets (especially Asia).
People underestimate the pulling power of Statham, I think. Putting him together with a proven Box Office Golden Boy like Johnson pretty much makes this a sure thing. They do have great chemistry together, even if the film looks like a load of pants otherwise. I'd be surprised if this doesn't hit the $Billion mark, when all is said and done.
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That made me feel sane again. And i pretty much reiterate your question. What is the appeal to anyone older than...at what age does one stop liking hotwheel cars and start appreciating real cars? 5? 6?
The thing is, it stopped being about cars about a decade ago. I know plenty of people who hate everything from Tokyo Drift onwards - which is funny to me, as Tokyo Drift is an awful film. But yeah, not sure that anecdote works too well for the franchise anymore.
Well, I’m a bonified petrolhead and i hated it since the first one. That tunning culture is not what the love for automobiles is. I know i probably sound like Tiff or Clarkson, but if you like this sort of thing you’re better of with a roedent like Hammond, who likes his american muscle, or with Captain Slow’s toyota supras. Right? Tunning culture is for the braindead. Which each and everyone of the characters in this franchise is. Braindead. Muscle bruits on toyotas and nissans hearing hip hop. Embarrassing.
I'm not a petrolhead really, so it makes little odds to me. I enjoyed the first film for what it was - POINT BREAK but lesser and with cars.
But yes, you're right. Overall the series is a bit brainless. The fifth one came pretty close to being a legitimately good film, though. The last one was pants.
I was actually sort of hoping for a more grounded film when it came to HOBBS & SHAW, but alas, not to be. It looks like more of the same.
Sidenote: Clarkson, Hammond and May are all equally insufferable.
Agreed. People talk about "old Top Gear" when they actually mean the relaunched 2002 TG. I remember the original Top Gear, in the final years leading up to it's reboot. I did watch it for a while when it become an entertainment show with Clarkson/Hammond/May, but the joke wore thin.
I've never been a tuner or a street racer. Not my thing. I do like cars though, European mainly, and preferably classic. I don't know about Hotwheels, but I collect Minichamps, Autoart and Kyosho diecast 1:18 scale, and some of these have gone up in value by more than 3 X. I also drive a car on Hagerty insurance, so I suppose one could say I'm a real car collector too.
The car angle is not why I watch this series though. It's just good fun for me. However, I think it resonates with the masses like it does for other reasons too, including the 'family' aspect, the 'multi-cultural' thing and the 'hipster' element.
I used to collect model cars too. I only really stopped, because a lot of the places where I used to buy them, closed down. I was a big collector of Vanguard, their Triumph Herald was a really nice model.
I have a Corgi Mk 1 Ford Cortina that is a prized possession (it's the exact make, model and colour, as the car my Grandad had).
I know what you mean about a lot of the stores closing down. Rents getting too high maybe.
Do you still have the little plastic man, or did he go on an adventure, never to be seen again?
I also have my Corgi DB5. Unfortunately, my plastic man is on holiday with yours!
A fate shared by many, I would imagine.
I do know you're a fellow petrolhead, @bondjames. Autoart in particular has some pretty cars hasn't it? Remind me, what car do you drive (on the Hagerty insurance)? PM me if you can ;)
I don't go to the cinema much these days though I'll make an effort for this, Hobbs & Shaw are easily my favourite characters from the FF films.
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Character posters revealed by David Leitch on his Facebook page.
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Elba is one cool actor. He never lets me down. The guy has something special.