I think the franchise (despite in it's 7th installment) continues to move in the right direction and from the fact that they've greenlit more films, we know that the loss of Paul Walker (while tragic) won't derail Universal from cashing in on the money train that this franchise apparently is.

It's tough to rank the fast films, but I would probably put this one at the top. That being said, it's kind of telling that the scenes we do get with him are so damn good that when I rewatched it I almost forgot how little of the movie he's actually in, so make of that what you will. Really if I have any criticisms of this movie it's that I would have liked more of Dwayne Johnson's Agent Hobb's. And yeah, the homage to the late Paul Walker at the end is beautiful and if you've been on this ride since the beginning it will make you feel things. The chemistry among the leads is on point, the action is better than ever, and the heart of the film is actually pretty powerful too with some damn well written lines and scenes that are actually somewhat touching. And how the film is displayed is wonderful too, with some wildly inventive camera gymnastics spinning with the characters as they tumble around, or the visual storytelling of showing Statham's aftermath instead of his actions during his introduction. The rest of the new ensemble is great too, be it prominent characters like Michael Douglas or bit parts like Rhonda Rousey and Tony Jaa, they make everyone memorable for their time on screen. The set pieces here, be it parachuting down a mountain or launching through buildings in Abu Dhabi, are some of the most memorable in the whole franchise, and Jason Statham is a welcome entry to the cast as an incredible villain. Arguably the best and probably my personal favorite of the bunch, Furious 7 doesn't do a lot different from the F&F formula, but it does it all so damn well and with such style.

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