2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Movie Information:

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Directed by: John Singleton 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Written by: Michael Brandt, Derek Haas, Gary Thompson 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Cast: Paul Walker, Tyrese Gibson, Eva Mendes, Cole Hauser, Thom Barry, James Remar, Devon Aoki, Amaury Nolasco, Michael Ealy

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) U.S. Distributor: Universal Pictures 2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) U.K. Distributor: UIP

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Synopsis:

Speed--it's easy to get and it's as close as the nearest set of high-performance wheels. Brian O'Connor, now a disgraced cop, fell victim to it--and now he's paying the price. As far as his bosses and the FBI brass are concerned, the hothead undercover officer threw one of their largest investigations ever. After losing his badge and any chance of redemption along with it, O'Connor is given one last chance when the feds in Miami need his help to collar Carter Verone, a flashy businessman whose using his import/export business as a cover for an international money-laundering cartel. Customs has had Verone under intense surveillance for over a year with nothing more to show for it than the kingpin's link to illegal street racing. With their backs against the wall and time running out, officials put out a call for O'Connor to do what he does best--talk the talk and push the metal. But the rule-breaking loner has his own demands before taking on the job. He insists on recruiting his childhood friend and ex-con Roman Pearce as his partner. The Feds and Agent Markham offer Pearce, an accomplished criminal with an aptitude for barrier-shattering speed, a deal--work with O'Connor and his impressive rap sheet will disappear. Now, it's last chance for both, ex-con and ex-cop, and their ticket out of disgrace is bringing down Verone. But the lines become blurred once again for O'Connor with the appearance of undercover agent Monica Fuentes, the key to entering Verone's world who may herself be in bed with the shady entrepreneur.

2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) Movie Review:

even months after he let Dominic Toretto go, Brian O’Connor (Walker) has been booted out of the police force and now lives in Miami, making his money as a street racer. When the US customs authority and the FBI ask him to assist them in an investigation into Miami crime lord Carter Verone’s activities, O’Connor reluctantly agrees but on one condition, he gets to choose this partner. Enter childhood friend Roman Pearce (Tyrese), one of the best drivers in California in need of a deal to wipe this criminal record clean. All the pair has to do now is impress Verone with their driving so they can break into his inner circle.

Fast cars and furious action return to the big screen with an added injection of nitro.

The Fast and the Furious was an unexpected success in 2001, propelling star Vin Diesel into the major leagues and re-igniting director Rob Cohen career but when the two of them refused to return for the inevitable sequel expectations weren’t the most optimistic. 2 Fast 2 Furious however, is basically more of the same and should appeal to everyone who loved the original or anyone who reads Max Power magazine.

Paul Walker returns to his role of Brian O’Connor and brings a more streetwise attitude to the character. Tyrese make the move from rap star to actor with ease, as many of them do, bringing attitude and brashness to his first big starring role. The two make an affable screen pairing and they look like they are genuinely having fun. They are supported well by fellow rapper Ludacris and Devon Aoki as Suki and Cole Hauser makes a decent villain. Eva Mendes is very underused however, having to do nothing more than look beautiful and turn the leading man’s head.

Director John Singleton does a decent job with the action and creates some extremely frenetic car chases. While he captures the look and style of the original he adds some of his own touches with some excellent use of the camera that portrays the element of speed superbly.

The real thing that lets the movie do is the very slight script. The story only serves as filler between the next chase seen and the dialogue never really taxes any of the actors. But what you have to remember is that this is a no-brainer, popcorn movie that is never really going to win awards for scriptwriting.

The real stars of the movie are the cars and they get most of the screen. Petrol-heads can rejoice at the sight of Skylines, Evo’s and American muscle cars all custom fitted and bursting with nitro.

2 Fast 2 Furious delivers to the market it caters for. If you loved the original you will get a lot out of this. The car chases are superb and Walker and Tyrese make a good rebellious pair. For the rest of us, switch you brain off at the door and enjoy the mindless action, the cool cars and the good-looking people.

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2 Fast 2 Furious (2003) review written by: Jamie Kelwick