Directed by: Louis Leterrier
Starring: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Ludacris, Jason Statham, Nathalie Emmanuel, Brie Larson, and John Cena
Fast & Furious 12 roars onto the screen as the latest — and possibly final — chapter in the legendary street-racing-turned-global-espionage franchise. After more than two decades of gravity-defying stunts, explosive action, and declarations of “family”, this twelfth installment aims to outdo everything that came before it. And in many ways, it succeeds — for better or worse.
This time, Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) faces an international catastrophe when a mysterious hacker group known only as Shadow Circuit seizes control of a satellite network capable of turning the world’s technology against itself. As global chaos erupts, Dom must reunite his ever-growing crew to stop a doomsday-level threat while also confronting painful ghosts from his past — including a long-lost rival with a personal vendetta (played by a scene-stealing newcomer rumored to be Keanu Reeves).
From the streets of São Paulo to the icy cliffs of Siberia and a jaw-dropping chase through a zero-gravity space station, Fast & Furious 12 doesn’t just push the boundaries of logic — it ignores them entirely. But that’s part of the fun. The film proudly embraces its identity as a turbo-charged, physics-defying spectacle that delivers big-screen thrills in every frame.
Vin Diesel once again grumbles his way through the role of Dom Toretto with steely-eyed intensity, while Michelle Rodriguez brings emotional grounding to Letty’s character. Tyrese Gibson and Ludacris return for comedic relief, and Jason Statham adds his usual mix of grit and charm. Brie Larson and John Cena, introduced in previous entries, get more time to shine — though with so many characters, not everyone gets the development they deserve.
Director Louis Leterrier keeps the action tight and visually dynamic, orchestrating set pieces that are as absurd as they are thrilling. Whether it’s a high-speed jet-ski chase across flooded ruins or a muscle car leaping between airborne cargo planes, the film is relentless in its pursuit of spectacle. The cinematography is slick, the soundtrack is full of high-energy beats, and the pacing rarely slows down.
Yet, while the film is undeniably entertaining, it also suffers from franchise fatigue. The stakes have gotten so exaggerated that emotional tension sometimes gets lost in the chaos. The plot, while serviceable, relies heavily on familiar tropes — betrayal, redemption, long-lost relatives — and doesn’t offer much in the way of innovation. Still, longtime fans likely won’t mind. They’re here for action, camaraderie, and, above all, family.
Fast & Furious 12 delivers exactly what it promises: fast cars, furious action, and a whole lot of family drama. It’s an outrageous, over-the-top thrill ride that celebrates everything fans love about the franchise. If this truly is the end of the road, it’s a wild and worthy finale.
