THE FAST AND THE FURIOUS Gets A Commemorative Theatrical Re-Release On June 22
Studio money grab or not, this one is not without its share of heart and soul. Often described as Point Break on wheels, director Rob Cohen’s fantastical street racing crime thriller, The Fast And The Furious was a $207 million dollar hit, and consequently, the subject of a now sprawling franchise with tie-in shortfilms and several home-bound re-releases celebrating the film’s long-running success. Now, seven films in with an eighth on the way next year, Universal Pictures is proudly releasing Cohen’s orginal film next month in theaters. It’s the film that essentially landed lead actor Paul Walker on the map as fellow lead, actor Vin Diesel slowly started becoming a household name, and if you’re an ardent fan of this franchise, chances are this film means a lot more to you than most, as much of a journey its been. The successes overall are prevalent with the franchise now more […]