I feel like I need to watch/rewatch all of the Fast and Furious movies, especially now that I'm at a time in my life where I can enjoy dumb fun movies for what they are, rather than be all cynical and negative because they celebrate drifting and street racing and cars I don't like and guys who get pretty women stuff like that.
Bummed out about the fact he's gone. The FnF movies won't be the same.
I feel like I need to watch/rewatch all of the Fast and Furious movies, especially now that I'm at a time in my life where I can enjoy dumb fun movies for what they are, rather than be all cynical and negative because they celebrate drifting and street racing and cars I don't like and guys who get pretty women stuff like that.
Bummed out about the fact he's gone. The FnF movies won't be the same.
Right there with you. Gonna dedicate a night this week to just watching the Fast and Furious movies.
Wow.. That's stupid. I watched Fast and Furious 6 like two nights ago and actually liked it. I haven't enjoyed a FnF movie since the first one. Him all setup with Mia and the baby. I was actually interested in the next movie.
And then this crap. That's just dumb weird. And he wasn't even driving. And it was a charity event? wtf. Feels like some cruel workings in this world. After years and years, I actually take interest in the series and actors.. and then one of the core two original actors dies a day or two later. Somethin.
Paul needs NOS.. make it two.. and make it the big ones.
Wow.. That's stupid. I watched Fast and Furious 6 like two nights ago and actually liked it. I haven't enjoyed a FnF movie since the first one. Him all setup with Mia and the baby. I was actually interested in the next movie.
And then this crap. That's just dumb weird. And he wasn't even driving. And it was a charity event? wtf. Feels like some cruel workings in this world. After years and years, I actually take interest in the series and actors.. and then one of the core two original actors dies a day or two later. Somethin.
Paul needs NOS.. make it two.. and make it the big ones.
RIP man.
Did you watch 5? Cause that one's pretty good too. Basically the moment the Rock became a thing in the series, it became a good series.
@punkxblaze: Yea I've seen them all. I guess 5 was okay. Thought The Rock was a little cheesy in it. But after 6 man.. I had a grin on my face for like an hour gushing about it to my friend who hasn't cared about any of them since the first either. And seeing them back at the old house.. Ugh I could tear up thinkin about it now.
Wow.. That's stupid. I watched Fast and Furious 6 like two nights ago and actually liked it. I haven't enjoyed a FnF movie since the first one. Him all setup with Mia and the baby. I was actually interested in the next movie.
And then this crap. That's just dumb weird. And he wasn't even driving. And it was a charity event? wtf. Feels like some cruel workings in this world. After years and years, I actually take interest in the series and actors.. and then one of the core two original actors dies a day or two later. Somethin.
Paul needs NOS.. make it two.. and make it the big ones.
RIP man.
Did you watch 5? Cause that one's pretty good too. Basically the moment the Rock became a thing in the series, it became a good series.
everyone reacts to death differently. Not everyone gets somber and upset over it. Especially if it's someone that has in no way affected their life personally. Not to say I'd talk shit about someone passing though, just pointing stuff out.
My only problem with the jokes is how the majority of people on this site reacted with violent backlash when anyone used similar dark humor in the wake of Ryan's passing but will now be doing their best to think up a pun related to fast and furious.
But yeah people need to realise there's different ways of handling death.
everyone reacts to death differently. Not everyone gets somber and upset over it. Especially if it's someone that has in no way affected their life personally. Not to say I'd talk shit about someone passing though, just pointing stuff out.
My only problem with the jokes is how the majority of people on this site reacted with violent backlash when anyone used similar dark humor in the wake of Ryan's passing but will now be doing their best to think up a pun related to fast and furious.
I mean, these are the giantbomb.com forums, not the paulwalker.com forums. Surely you can see the difference. I'm sure on Paul Walker related websites that sort of thing would be far less tolerated.
And hey, look, it's obviously sad when anyone dies before their time, but his death doesn't change how ludicrous those movies are.
everyone reacts to death differently. Not everyone gets somber and upset over it. Especially if it's someone that has in no way affected their life personally. Not to say I'd talk shit about someone passing though, just pointing stuff out.
My only problem with the jokes is how the majority of people on this site reacted with violent backlash when anyone used similar dark humor in the wake of Ryan's passing but will now be doing their best to think up a pun related to fast and furious.
I mean, these are the giantbomb.com forums, not the paulwalker.com forums. Surely you can see the difference. I'm sure on Paul Walker related websites that sort of thing would be far less tolerated.
And hey, look, it's obviously sad when anyone dies before their time, but his death doesn't change how ludicrous those movies are.
More like how Ludacris they are. Am I right? Huh? OW OWWWWW.
everyone reacts to death differently. Not everyone gets somber and upset over it. Especially if it's someone that has in no way affected their life personally. Not to say I'd talk shit about someone passing though, just pointing stuff out.
My only problem with the jokes is how the majority of people on this site reacted with violent backlash when anyone used similar dark humor in the wake of Ryan's passing but will now be doing their best to think up a pun related to fast and furious.
I mean, these are the giantbomb.com forums, not the paulwalker.com forums. Surely you can see the difference. I'm sure on Paul Walker related websites that sort of thing would be far less tolerated.
And hey, look, it's obviously sad when anyone dies before their time, but his death doesn't change how ludicrous those movies are.
More like how Ludacris they are. Am I right? Huh? OW OWWWWW.
I'm no professional fastandfuriousman, seeing as that the last one I saw was 2, but I love that it's a franchise that's seven films deep for no good reason (and apparently it's gone completely batshit insane). I wonder if this will put a halt to the series...
i Might finally marathon them all in tribute. I put Paul Walker on the same pedestal as Nic Cage; an actor that I wouldn't ever call "good", but is easily as entertaining as the best because they embrace it.
My buddy just texted me this less than an hour ago. We talk about him at work regularly, kind of as an inside joke but because we really enjoy his movies. I couldn't fucking believe it and was hoping it was a hoax. But man...this is a fucking bummer. What a terrible way to end the year. RIP Paul Walker.
Can't wait for F&F7. It will be bittersweet for sure and will likely actually be the last one now.
I'm no professional fastandfuriousman, seeing as that the last one I saw was 2, but I love that it's a franchise that's seven films deep for no good reason (and apparently it's gone completely batshit insane). I wonder if this will put a halt to the series...
i Might finally marathon them all in tribute. I put Paul Walker on the same pedestal as Nic Cage; an actor that I wouldn't ever call "good", but is easily as entertaining as the best because they embrace it.
Dude it's pretty much the only modern action movie franchise that's still fun, to me, in like the 80's-90's dumb action movie kind of way. Give it a shot.
Tokyo Drift is hilarious and the rest of the movies are a lot of fun too. I've liked it a lot as its gone past 2.
I'm no professional fastandfuriousman, seeing as that the last one I saw was 2, but I love that it's a franchise that's seven films deep for no good reason (and apparently it's gone completely batshit insane). I wonder if this will put a halt to the series...
i Might finally marathon them all in tribute. I put Paul Walker on the same pedestal as Nic Cage; an actor that I wouldn't ever call "good", but is easily as entertaining as the best because they embrace it.
Nic Cage can be a good actor. He's won an Academy Award and has been nominated for one as well. The thing about Nic Cage is that he had some serious financial problems and started taking literally any role thrown his way. Nic Cage is a real good actor.
I'd just like to point out that the charity Paul was active in was Reach Out World Wide. A charity that takes skilled volunteers and helps get first responders into disaster areas. Paul founded the charity in 2010 when he went to Haiti after the earthquakes. You can donate here: https://www.roww.org/donate
I met him once. Thoroughly genuine guy. Talked to him for a good 15 or 20 minutes about all kinds of dumb shit. I even asked him what people thought about how they thought he wasn't a great actor and he replied with a chuckle and said "unfortunately, we can't all be Bobby de Niro, but at least I get to drive fast sometimes." He took it in stride, knowing that he was blessed to be in the position he was in and thoroughly enjoyed his craft, even if he wasn't a master of it. We did talk about the craft of acting, though, and he had said he was ready to get into some more serious roles with some real weight to them. He spoke with passion about it.
It's always sad to see someone that genuine leave this planet.
Fuck, man. It's really sad news. I've always enjoyed the F&F movies, and in some weird way respected them for balancing the stupid ridiculousness with actually good entertainment onscreen.
I mean, the fondness Jeff and Ryan would speak about the F&F movies is how I feel about them. And Walker has been a big part of those films.
I thought he was legitimately great in 'Running Scared', too. Thought that was a pretty good movie.
I'd personally avoid the low hanging fruit, a life was taken away people. If that human life has comedic value to take a punch at a film series he did to make a living then we have very different ideas of how to respect those who have died under horrific circumstances.
Well said. While it is true that some people use humor to cope, it is way too goddamn soon to be doing that without being a disrespectful scumbag. While his movies were goofy, they were exceptionally enjoyable and his role in them brought a lot of people joy, myself included. He will be sorely missed.
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