Dante doesn’t just want to kill Dom. He wants to make him feel helpless . That means framing Letty for murder, sending cyber-terrorists after Ramsey, unleashing Jakob (John Cena) on a deadly train, and turning the entire crew into international fugitives. The plot is essentially a global game of whack-a-mole, with Dom racing from Rome to Portugal to Antarctica (yes, Antarctica) to save everyone he loves.
Originally, was meant to be the beginning of the end of a trilogy. After production delays and budget overruns (the film cost $340 million to make), it was truncated into a two-parter.
The critical divide is clearly reflected in its aggregate scores, which remained mixed throughout its theatrical run:
Fast X is a loud, flashy continuation of the Fast & Furious franchise that leans fully into blockbuster excess: enormous set pieces, broad-strokes character beats, and a globe-trotting plot that exists mainly to string together action set pieces. If you enjoy adrenalized spectacle and a handful of familiar faces trading one-liners between explosions, this delivers; if you want tight plotting or emotional depth, it’s frequently thin. Fast X
The definitive highlight of Fast X is Jason Momoa’s performance as Dante Reyes. In a franchise known for stoic, self-serious antagonists, Momoa injects a chaotic, flamboyant energy that critics heavily compared to the Joker.
The matriarch of the Toretto family, offering emotional anchoring early in the film.
"Fast X" is a film that leans into everything that has made the Fast & Furious franchise a global phenomenon for over two decades: the irreplaceable theme of family, gravity-defying stunts, and a growing roster of charismatic stars. The film delivers exactly what its core audience has come to expect, bolstered by a truly standout performance from Jason Momoa as one of the franchise's most memorable villains. Dante doesn’t just want to kill Dom
million, making it one of the most expensive films ever made. While it grossed over
This is Part 1 of the grand finale. It leaves the Toretto family in the most dangerous position we've ever seen them.
The film's use of practical effects and stunts adds to the overall sense of realism, making the action sequences feel more intense and immersive. The visual effects team has also done an outstanding job, seamlessly integrating CGI elements into the film to create a cohesive and visually stunning experience. The plot is essentially a global game of
Forget street races for pink slips. opens with a brilliant retcon of the franchise's best entry, Fast Five . We revisit the infamous safe-cracking heist in Rio de Janeiro. However, this time, we see the aftermath from a different perspective. Dom Toretto (Vin Diesel) and Brian O’Conner didn't just kill a corrupt businessman; they inadvertently killed the father of a new villain named Dante Reyes (Jason Momoa).
Here is why you need to spend your Friday night with Dom Toretto:
Fast X isn't the best Fast movie ( Fast Five still holds that crown), but it is the most Fast movie possible in 2023. It is a celebration of absurdity, a monument to muscle cars, and a love letter to the idea that no matter how big the explosion, family is always stronger.