By Jen Dunnaway

Editor

Yep, it’s really goofy, and I don’t think it’s going to do much for the cause of casting a DeLorean in the next Fast And Furious installment. But fun to watch nonetheless, and bonus points for the fake DeLorean engine sounds. Thanks to Austin for the tip.

Back To The Future vs. 2 Fast 2 Furious

By David Clarke

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On Friday night, the wait was finally over. I had my large bag of Sour Patch Kids and I was ready for the two hours of non-stop motor mayhem that is Fast and Furious.

The lights dimmed and the scene opened with Dom and Letty chasing down this massive tanker convoy, ready to jump aboard and hijack its lucrative cargo. How do they do that? Through outlandish acrobatics and cryogenic technology–what did you expect? The ensuing series of events during the heist borders on insanity as Dom proceeds to drive 55 mph in reverse–in a Grand National–and pull off an improbably timed power brake that enables him to escape by diving under a flaming tanker barrel-rolling down the highway toward him. Yep, Fast and Furious is up to the same old tricks that made the first installment every car nut’s love-to-hate movie in the first place.

I so badly wanted to like this movie, but I’m sorry to say that I saw it for what it was: a sub-par attempt to rekindle a dying franchise. I’m not going to totally rag on this movie, though–there were some definite pros. Follow the jump for my full review.

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