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‘Fast and Furious 6’ is ridiculous and fun — but still pretty ridiculous

fast6cThere is no doubt that the “Fast and Furious” franchise has moved into some pretty ridiculous territory. What’s even more amazing is that the movies actually seem to be getting better as they go along.

“Furious 6” isn’t quite as good of an all-around movie as it’s predecessor, “Fast Five” but it amps up the crazy stunts and action and never takes itself more seriously than it needs to.

‘Fast & Furious 6’ helps set some big Memorial Day weekend box office records

Plus, this one has a post-movie scene that is so awesome — and I’m really not sure why it’s as awesome as it is — but it sets up the next movie perfectly. And yes, there will be a seventh movie, because these movies seem to be gaining audiences, an impressive achievement for a street racing movie series.

Read my full “Fast and Furious 6” review at Examiner.com.

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Dwayne Johnson strays from The Rock image to play the everyman in ‘Snitch’

SNITCHSince appearing in “The Mummy Returns” thirteen years ago, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has done his best to break the mold of a new age Schwarzenegger and Stallone in trying to become not only an action star but a credible actor. So far, he’s managed to become one of the hardest working and charismatic actors in Hollywood but has done a pretty wide range of films. “Snitch” is yet another attempt to broaden the appeal of The Rock and allow him to flex his acting muscles.

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