by Fast & Furious 9 is a 2021 American action film directed by Justin Lin. It is the ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise, and the sequel to The Fate of the Furious (2017). The film stars Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris “Ludacris” Bridges, John Cena, Nathalie Emmanuel, Jordana Brewster, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren, and Charlize Theron. In the film, Dom Toretto must confront his estranged brother Jakob, who is working with Cipher to steal a device that can control the world’s nuclear weapons.
The film was released in the United States on June 25, 2021. It received mixed reviews from critics, with praise for its action sequences and performances, but criticism for its over-the-top plot and reliance on nostalgia. The film was a box office success, grossing over $726 million worldwide.
Plot:
The film opens with a flashback to 1989, where a young Dominic Toretto (Vincent Sinclair) witnesses his father’s death at the hands of a mysterious driver. In the present day, Dom (Vin Diesel) is living a quiet life with his wife Letty (Michelle Rodriguez) and son Brian. However, their peace is shattered when Dom’s estranged brother Jakob (John Cena) resurfaces. Jakob is a skilled driver and assassin who is working for Cipher (Charlize Theron), a dangerous criminal who Dom defeated in the previous film.
Cipher has stolen a device called Project Aries, which can control the world’s nuclear weapons. She plans to use Aries to start a war and take over the world. Dom and his team must stop Jakob and Cipher before it’s too late.
Characters:
Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel): The leader of the team. He is a skilled driver and fighter who is determined to protect his family and friends.
Letty Ortiz (Michelle Rodriguez): Dom’s wife and a skilled driver. She is fiercely loyal to Dom and will do anything to protect him.
Jakob Toretto (John Cena): Dom’s estranged brother. He is a skilled driver and assassin who is working for Cipher.
Cipher (Charlize Theron): A dangerous criminal who is determined to start a war and take over the world.
Roman Pearce (Tyrese Gibson): Dom’s friend and a skilled driver. He is always up for a good time and is always ready to help Dom.
Tej Parker (Chris “Ludacris” Bridges): Dom’s friend and a skilled mechanic. He is always coming up with new plans to help Dom and his team.
Ramsey (Nathalie Emmanuel): A computer hacker who works for the government. She is a valuable asset to Dom and his team.
Mia Toretto (Jordana Brewster): Dom’s sister. She is a skilled driver and mechanic. She is always there for Dom and his team.
Han Lue (Sung Kang): A skilled driver who was presumed dead in the previous film. He returns to help Dom and his team stop Jakob and Cipher.
The film is full of action sequences, including car chases, fights, and explosions. The action sequences are well-choreographed and exciting to watch.
Performances:
The cast gives strong performances. Vin Diesel is particularly good as Dom, bringing the character to life with charisma and intensity. John Cena is also good as Jakob, bringing the character to life with charm and menace.
Overall:
Fast & Furious 9 is an enjoyable action film with a strong cast and exciting action sequences. The film is a bit over-the-top, but it’s still a fun ride.
