Brian (Paul Walker) is an undercover police agent, assigned to find out who's hijacking 18-wheelers carrying millions worth in electronic equipment. The suspects are street racers, making Brian's job subject to mingling with the sub-culture of souped-up import car enthusiasts. He meets up with Dominic Toretto (Vin Diesel) and begins to learn and respect all the subtleties of the fast-paced, street machine world. He also must find a way to deal with Dominic's rival, Johnny Tran (Rick Yune), while still managing to find any hints which will help him crack the case. Throw in Dominic's racing team and his little sister Mia, and you've got a street ripping formula for success.

The Fast and the Furious doesn't have any big name stars, although that doesn't keep the acting from being superb. The plot is so hot, it would put a Cajun?s mouth on fire. The script is well delivered, with few lines being 'cheesy.' Actual racers were used on some scenes, as put forth by the special bonus ?Making of The Fast and the Furious.? Overall, I was pleased with this movie. I have seen it categorized as a B movie, and if that is the case, then this is one B movie that will never be topped. I, on the other hand, believe it to be one of the best movies out in the past year, be it an A, B, or C movie.

The main attraction that makes the DVD so presentable is not only the great movie, but also some of the mind-numbing bonus features that come with it. Nothing is left in question as director Rob Cohen commentates on every aspect of the movie. You can see how The Fast and the Furious was made, which I particularly enjoyed because it expanded on the characters in the flick, and you got to see their point of view on what their character meant on screen. The deleted scenes were nothing spectacular, but well worth watching once... heck, even twice. The ?Racer X? article is short but informative, while the stunt making segment was eye-popping and sizzling. To actually see what the actors and stuntmen did really makes you appreciate the movie's special effects, AND real life street racers as well. This holds especially true on one of the features which lets you see a stunt segment from up to eight different camera perspectives. The bonus materials are a very nice feature, and I felt a thorough clarification on the movie and the racing sub-culture after I finished watching it.

Riot Rundown: Wow, what a great movie. The bad guys you don't like, while the good guys you love. If you want action, you've got it. It's even got a neat little love interest that my wife enjoyed. Rob Cohen deserves props for a job well done. The actors did a fine job, and I found myself mashing the gas pedal down just a little longer when I finished watching The Fast and the Furious. I'd recommend this movie for just about anyone 12 years of age or older.