FAST 8 makes a mark

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Like the 6.4 magnitude tremors that rocked Botswana a few weeks back, it seems like now the big one has landed as Fast 8 shook the world during the Easter weekend causing stampedes all over the place.

This global icon movie charged into theatres like a raging bull breaking long-standing records. Information reaching yours truly is that, according to new Capitol Cinemas, the Fast 8 movie did more than exceptional as it was sold out locally for an entire five days from April 13-17 as one had to double their efforts to get a glimpse. This was something unusual as usually Masa Theatre is the one that is renowned for limited space.

However this time even bigger theaters like Game City and Riverwalk found themselves short of seats due to huge turnouts. Fate of The Furious becomes the eighth installment of the Fast and Furious global movement franchise that began in 2001. The film has grown over the years beyond leaps and bounds exciting its growing fan base with street racing, exhilarating stunts as well as car customisation and lately additions of leading Hollywood star names. 

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