Fast and Furious on Starz

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Vic

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Jun 12, 2001
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Originally posted by: rpbri2886
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Name one "action" movie that's realistic.
The Rock, Con Air, We were Soldiers
I hope you're joking...

My issue with F&F (besides the extremely bad story, plot, acting, etc.) is why does it take 2-3 minutes in the movie to run a 10 second 1/4?
I mean, jeez... when you're running the 1/4 that fast, you're just concerned about shifting and holding a straight line, but these guys are screwin' with laptops, etc. The whole movie is a joke...

 

Kadarin

Lifer
Nov 23, 2001
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Originally posted by: Vic
Originally posted by: rpbri2886
Originally posted by: RagingBITCH
Name one "action" movie that's realistic.
The Rock, Con Air, We were Soldiers
I hope you're joking...

My issue with F&F (besides the extremely bad story, plot, acting, etc.) is why does it take 2-3 minutes in the movie to run a 10 second 1/4?
I mean, jeez... when you're running the 1/4 that fast, you're just concerned about shifting and holding a straight line, but these guys are screwin' with laptops, etc. The whole movie is a joke...

No, for those import cars, running the 1/4 in 2-3 minutes is the only realistic thing about the movie.
 

GasX

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Feb 8, 2001
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Originally posted by: Astaroth33

No, for those import cars, running the 1/4 in 2-3 minutes is the only realistic thing about the movie.
lol

 

pulse8

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Originally posted by: Scootin159
Originally posted by: Yield
Originally posted by: TheEvil1
most likely.

and i love how teh Civis goes under the semi in teh end. considering a Porsche 911 isnt even that low

Porsche 911 really isn't that low though.. some cars are much lower. NSX, Ferrari 355

After watching the movie I checked it with my car (I actually parked next to a truck & checked) & sure enough it would clear it (by less than an inch though).

Three problems though:
1: Gotta keep that thing centered or else that truck is gonna squash you
2: If the truck hits a bump (or you) you'll bounce into the bottom of the truck
3: There's normally a spare tire rack hanging under the trucks.

Well, they did raise the trailer so the car would fit.
 

Scootin159

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Apr 17, 2001
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Originally posted by: pulse8
Originally posted by: Scootin159
Originally posted by: Yield
Originally posted by: TheEvil1
most likely.

and i love how teh Civis goes under the semi in teh end. considering a Porsche 911 isnt even that low

Porsche 911 really isn't that low though.. some cars are much lower. NSX, Ferrari 355

After watching the movie I checked it with my car (I actually parked next to a truck & checked) & sure enough it would clear it (by less than an inch though).

Three problems though:
1: Gotta keep that thing centered or else that truck is gonna squash you
2: If the truck hits a bump (or you) you'll bounce into the bottom of the truck
3: There's normally a spare tire rack hanging under the trucks.

Well, they did raise the trailer so the car would fit.

They also removed that spare tire rack.
 

Scootin159

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Originally posted by: chimmytime
Oh, but i know you cant wait till #2 comes out!

Of course...I love comedy flicks

Seriously I was laughing through most of the movie when I watched it.
 

Tominator

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Oct 9, 1999
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Originally posted by: Scootin159
Originally posted by: pulse8
Originally posted by: Scootin159
Originally posted by: Yield
Originally posted by: TheEvil1
most likely.

and i love how teh Civis goes under the semi in teh end. considering a Porsche 911 isnt even that low

Porsche 911 really isn't that low though.. some cars are much lower. NSX, Ferrari 355

After watching the movie I checked it with my car (I actually parked next to a truck & checked) & sure enough it would clear it (by less than an inch though).

Three problems though:
1: Gotta keep that thing centered or else that truck is gonna squash you
2: If the truck hits a bump (or you) you'll bounce into the bottom of the truck
3: There's normally a spare tire rack hanging under the trucks.

Well, they did raise the trailer so the car would fit.

They also removed that spare tire rack.

Few trailers have a spare tire rack.

The 'trailer' in question was an over-seas container. They eliminated the frame and attached an axle to the container. Usually these have a very substantial frame and the frame hangs down quite a bit. Much lower than what is real. I just watched the film Sunday. Other than the car driving it was a POS.