Furious 7

About Furious 7

Furious 7 is a 2015 American action film directed by James Wan. The seventh installment in The Fast and the Furious franchise, it follows the team of street racers as they are forced to unite against a common enemy in a high stakes battle on the streets of Los Angeles and an aerial plane drop in the Caucasus Mountains. The film received high praise for its heart-pounding and visually spectacular action sequences, as well as its poignant tribute to Paul Walker, who died during the making of the film.

Making / Production

The film was a major undertaking with production spanning multiple continents. Despite the logistic challenges and the tragedy of Paul Walker's untimely death, the filmmakers managed to complete the project with the help of body doubles and CGI to fill Paul's remaining scenes. The movie was a big hit, grossing over a billion dollars worldwide.

Actors

• Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto- Diesel brings raw intensity and charisma to his role as the group's fearless leader.
• Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner- Despite his untimely passing during filming, Walker's spirit and charm still shine through in his final performance.
• Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz- Rodriguez delivers a tough and gritty performance as Letty, a woman with a complicated past.
• Dwayne Johnson as Luke Hobbs- Johnson commands the screen with his imposing physical presence and dry wit.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film pays a touching tribute to Paul Walker at the end, with the final scene showing his character driving off into the sunset.
• Furious 7 is the first film in the franchise to win a Golden Globe.
• The film's breathtaking car drop sequence used real cars and parachutes.

Awards

Furious 7 was nominated for a Golden Globe in the category of Best Original Song for 'See You Again', a tribute to Paul Walker. The song also received nominations at the Grammys and the Oscars.

Quotes

• "I don't have friends, I got family." -Dominic Toretto
• "One last ride." -Brian O'Conner
• "Daddy's gotta go to work." -Luke Hobbs

Music, Soundtrack

• 'See You Again' by Wiz Khalifa and Charlie Puth- A touching tribute to Paul Walker that soared to the top of music charts globally.
• 'Get Low' by Dillon Francis & DJ Snake- An energetic number that's used to great effect in the Abu Dhabi sequence.
• 'Turn Down for What' by DJ Snake and Lil Jon- A song that perfectly encapsulates the film's high-energy, daredevil spirit.