With the tremendous success of Fast & Furious 7 and discussion about Fast & Furious 8, it leaves us to wonder the lack of originality in Hollywood. This hasn’t been the first time films has been extended beyond the usual trilogy format. installment or perhaps even a fourth installment. We have seen this in many franchise such as Saw, Fast & Furious, and upcoming Mission Impossible, which is titled Mission Impossible: Rogue Nation- the fifth installment of the franchise.
Hollywood has even gone to the furthest extent of splitting movies into two part films: Harry Potter, The Hunger Game: MockingJay, Avengers: Infinity War. Is this clear evidence that there is limit on the talent pool of ideas in the movie industry? Or is it that they’re intention is to exhaust these successful franchise, in a bid to assure movie sales since moviegoers are more familiar with these films. If that was the case, isn't it plausible such matter may compromise the integrity of the film since this was an establish framework many years ago that movies wouldn't usually exceed the trilogy format ? Furthermore, wouldn't action similar in nature stymie the prospect of new and fresh ideas? Perhaps. Yet not all introductory film concept are accepted by the audience. For instance, DreamWorks whom for the last year hasn't seen a box office until last sunday 'Home' The studio has suffered through a string of film flops such as “Turbo” and “Mr. Peabody and Sherman,” as well as Penguins of Madagascar. “Home” is the only film it is releasing this year, so expectations for the movie about an alien invasion were high and scrutiny was intense. Invariably, such circumstance would lead any movie studio becoming skeptical of new film concept, playing it safe with already popular franchise. Illustrated by the superlative benchmarks that many of these films such as the Avengers, Harry Potter, The Hunger Games and the list goes on that have establish themselves as major commercial success , Isn't it obvious why they flood the market with these sequels? For instance, The Avengers, 2012, grossed 1.5 billion in globally; instead of ending the series at the normal three- part format, Marvel chose to split Avenger: Infinity War into part 1&2- in essence a fourth film. Regardless of the supposed endeavor of a fourth installment, it apparent Marvel is still attempting to preserve the integrity of the film by presumably ending the Avengers at number three. If you look on the Dark Knight trilogy, both director and main character stated they had no intentions of going beyond the third film. This is the similar case in franchise such as the Wolverine, Iron Man, Captain America; the studio has no intention of extending the norm of a trilogy. But film like Fast & Furious 7, there seems to be no end in sight. And why should they stop? Give audience what they crave, racing and unbelievable stunts performed by a multicultural team. However, does this creates a precarious situation whereby the Fast & Furious risk the possibility of becoming water-down franchise. Shouldn't the film, in the interest of preserving the franchise brand leave it on a high note? Fast & Furious 7 is about Dominic Torretto and his crew thought they left the criminal mercenary life behind. They defeated an international terrorist named Owen Shaw and went their separate ways. But now, Shaw’s brother, Deckard Shaw is out killing the crew one by one for revenge. Also, a Somalian terrorist called Jakarde, and a shady government official called “Mr. Nobody” are both competing to steal a computer terrorism program called God’s Eye, that can turn any technological device into a weapon. Torretto must reconvene with his team to stop Shaw and retrieve the God’s Eye program while caught in a power struggle between terrorist and the United States government. Deckard Shaw, Owen Shaw brother is played by Jason Statham; perfectly befitting the role of the aggressive villain. Undoubtedly, the seven installment was the best of the franchise( Read Review of Furious 7). Franchises don’t always do this well, which is why Furious 7’s success is that much more impressive. For example, the third Hobbit film just recently debuted with $19 million less than its predecessor—a decrease in earnings that signaled a decrease in interest. But the Fast and Furious films just keep on garnering more and more interest thanks to a combination of a beloved diverse cast and a promise of each movie being even crazier than the last. Although we’re cognizant of the film success and raving review among audience insatiable consumption of the continuous wild and outrageous stunts, isn't it time to put it to rest? Come on, this is the seventh installment, end it with a bang! There are few famous saying: finish on a high, or quit while you’re ahead. And I strongly believe Fast & Furious 7 is no exception. Wouldn't the Fast & Furious franchise want to be remembered as a remarkable action, adrenaline pump thrill that finished at the top of its game? Or is the film willing to continue the franchise to earn more box office sales for the ravenous corporate heads at the expense of a prodigious and monumental finale. Fast & Furious 7 is the perfect tribute to Walker, why not end it with recollection of him in our hearts?
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