Most hobbies or interests don’t get their own movie, let alone movie franchise. The Fast and the Furious film series has been around for decades, making a bazillion dollars and turning people on (or off) to car culture along the way. Although the makers of the film franchise say the end is within sight, it’s probably not coming anytime soon and a new one is coming to theaters at the end of this week.
Which prompted us to wonder aloud: What’s the best F&F film in the catalog? There are now 10 from which to choose (11 if you count Hobbs and Shaw)—more than Lord of the Rings, Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park, Hunger Games, and Twilight. What I’m saying is: You have options.
I’ll be the first to admit that F&F is rooted in reality like Jurassic Park is rooted in science, but F&F tapped into the right mix of action, stunts, and cool cars for many fans. And like it or not, if you’re talking to someone new to the car world or doesn’t know much about cars, F&F is common ground for many people. It comes up in casual car conversation, and eventually, the conversation meanders to “What’s the best?” You have an opinion.
For me, the choice is…
