Furious 7 (HBO)

About Furious 7 (HBO)

Furious 7 is a 2015 American action film directed by James Wan and written by Chris Morgan. It is the seventh installment in the Fast & Furious franchise. The film stars Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Michelle Rodriguez, and others. In the story, Deckard Shaw seeks revenge against Dominic Toretto and his family for his comatose brother.

Making / Production

The production of Furious 7 faced significant challenges, most notably the untimely death of Paul Walker midway through filming. Through the use of body doubles (including Walker's brothers) and CGI, the filmmakers were able to complete the film as a fitting tribute to the late actor.

Actors

• Vin Diesel as Dominic Toretto - A skilled street racer and mechanic, Diesel character brings strength and a sense of family to the crew.
• Paul Walker as Brian O'Conner - A former FBI agent turned outlaw. Walker's last film due to his untimely death in 2013.
• Jason Statham as Deckard Shaw - A rogue special forces assassin seeking to avenge his comatose brother.
• Michelle Rodriguez as Letty Ortiz - An expert street racer and mechanic, Letty is a core member of the team.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Paul Walker's brothers, Caleb and Cody, were used as stand-ins to complete his scenes following his death.
• It is the first film in the Fast & Furious franchise to receive a PG-13 rating in the United States.
• Furious 7 is the highest-grossing film in the Fast & Furious franchise, and the sixth-highest-grossing film of all time.

Awards

Furious 7 won several awards, including the Critics' Choice Movie Award for Best Action Film and the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a Motion Picture.

Quotes

• "One last ride." - Brian O'Conner
• "I don't have friends, I got family." - Dominic Toretto
• "This time it ain't just about being fast." - Letty Ortiz

Music, Soundtrack

• "See You Again" by Wiz Khalifa feat. Charlie Puth
• "Go Hard or Go Home" by Wiz Khalifa & Iggy Azalea
• "Get Low" by Dillon Francis & DJ Snake
• "My Angel" by Prince Royce
• "See You Again (Remix)" by Wiz Khalifa feat. Trey Songz