The Fast and the Furious

Unlike the "new" version (the quotes are there because the films have almost nothing in common) from 2001, I had no problem watching The Fast and the Furious until the end. This doesn't mean that the film from the 1950s is of any exceptional quality. The film almost lacks any interesting plot, the writers didn't give a damn about the characters, the music is rather laughable with its overdramatic nature... And the rear projection used for shots of the riders (in and out of the race) looks ugly. It’s no great, but at least it was short and some of the cars were a joy to look at.__P.S. The film was based on a story by horror expert Roger Corman, who also produced it and played a small role as one of the police officers. I really wouldn't expect to see his name in the credits. (2012.03.29)