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2nd place: “Fast and Furious SKY MISSION” (15) Director: James Wan 140 minutes
A tear-jerking farewell to Paul Walker-Brian
This is the seventh film in which Justin Lin, who was a key figure in the revival of the series, left and James Wan, known for his horror work, took over as director. Although it is a very popular work, I am a little dissatisfied with the production. The scale of the action has gotten bigger and bigger, but the visual fun has become the main focus, and I feel that the pleasure of the Justin Lin era, where the pinnacle of action and emotional catharsis are perfectly synchronized, has diminished.
However, all the action scenes are very well done. Following Gina Carano and Joe Taslim in the previous work, this time we have introduced Muay Thai master Tony Jaa of `` Mach!!!!!!!! ''. Brian, who had become an inconspicuous handsome man as the cast members became increasingly bald, is prepared for some extraordinary action that puts his body on display. It's still hard to swallow.
The overall comedy tone is strong, and the fact that Deckard Shaw, who finally turns his fangs and attacks in earnest, functions as a charming enemy character, which is rare in "Whisper", is thanks to Jason Statham's unique characteristics. There is also. The confrontation scene between Hosb and Deckard, in which Lock-sama performs his special move "Rock Bottom" from his time as a professional wrestler, is a mixed martial arts battle that goes beyond the framework of "Waispi". At this point, the future of ``Super Combo'' may have been promised.
What I can't help but talk about about "SKY MISSION" is the beautiful final scene where we say goodbye to Paul Walker, who passed away during filming. To be honest, the tone of the work is completely different, and I feel like it should be evaluated separately from the main story, but I think it's just that it took me to a dreamlike state on the border between reality and fiction, and the otherworld and this world. The recognition of “SKY MISSION” as a masterpiece will never waver.