This twist really bringsthe “family” motif of the moviesto the forefront.
This spinoff project was creativelya lot more interesting and had a unique identity, thanks to directorDavid Leitch.
It felt very unique and, therefore, found a lot of love from viewers all over the world.
Not only that, but it brought the ever-talentedIdris Elbainto theFast & Furiousworld.
When it sped to theaters in late 2021, very positive reviews flooded the headlines.
DirectorChristopher McQuarriedoes a perfect job bringing wild stunts like the 25,000-foot HALO jump that Cruise performs in the movie.
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The box office certainly helped make up for some of the more questionable narrative choices.
The trailers showcased how exponentially more skilled Dom is, with his entire team unable to take him on.
However, audiences were ultimately blown away by how exceptionalTop Gun: Maverickwas.
Most agree that it actuallysurpasses the originalTop Gunin quality.
The wonderful word of mouth spread and definitely led to the wild box office numbers it garnered.
Having Tom Cruise execute the show always helps, but it doesn’t just bring over $1 billion.
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However, the saga saw a rise in audience acclaim after the unfortunate passing ofPaul Walkermidway through filming.
Understandably, people were scared thatFurious 7was not going to pay Walker’s life the respect he deserved.
Thankfully,the entire team made sure thatFurious 7paid tribute to Walker and his legacy.
It was tear-jerking and made the $1,515,342,457 the movie gained far more than it earned.
It wasthe perfect sendoff for Paul Walker.
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