Furious mood at the big screen
Friday, April 10, 2015
Fast 7, which premiered on April 2, was a day before the initial scheduled date and the movie was sold out the entire weekend even on Monday and Tuesday. One had to double their efforts to get a glimpse. Our notorious gang of speed freaks are back once more lighting up the big screens.
Vin Diesel never disappoints as Dominic Torretto, leader of the street racing legion. He reprises his role, as did the rest of the crew. Even the late Paul Walker returned as Brian O’Conner.
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