
The Fast & Furious franchise shifted gears in 2011, with the release of Fast Five. Assembling a mean, lean fighting crew of racers, robbers, and drifters for the tropical heist, this entry was a much-needed course corrector for a stalling franchise. With Fast Five, the franchise lay down the foundations for the lunacy of its series successors. After this moment, it seemed like no other franchise could match The Fast & The Furious’ signature brand of ridiculousness.