Fast X

Universal's wider record - dictates that a new Fast & Furious movie will make for demo audiovisual material in 4K, and Fast 9 is certainly no exception, with added detail and texture making for a more...

Obviously driven by its setpieces - the quieter nonsense scenes that they should have cut (yes, that Internet cafe stupidity) hardly have the same involvement factor - this is still demo through and through,...

Universal's 4K release enjoys all of its extra features ported over to the 4K disc proper, and it's a healthy salvo, perhaps a little more bitty than many may like, and missing the requisite extended cuts...

as he tries to hold on to his extended ensemble through some preposterous action, all of which fits the bill for this blockbuster fare, and really this franchise remains - alongside Mission: Impossible...

Fast X may come good with its concluding part(s) but it's really more of a bloated mess than even this franchise can sustain - with Momoa a tremendous addition, but numerous scenes (which take up over...

Where the 1080p limitations prevent more definition, the 2160p resolution allows for a greater sense of accuracy and image fulfillment, bringing out the finest in sharpness and clarity to every element,...

But the highlight is all of the fun stuff that plays in perfect balance and with exceptional clarity and with monstrous bass at every opportunity....

Little B Takes the Wheel (2160p, 3:05): A look at the father-son relationship seen in the film and exploring various scenes involving Little B and his work with John Cena....

Fast X, like the best in the franchise (including the film most closely connected to it, Fast Five), balances the high-octane action with excellent narrative elements and character beats, managing to maintain...

Fast X has all the earmarks of a superfluous sequel, especially this deep into its franchise, but the film manages to do just enough to hold a feeling of freshness thanks to more innovative car stunts,...

While the contrast and peak brightness look great, Fast X doesn’t have the same intensity as some other similar blockbuster offerings....

Whether it’s an elevator shootout with guns firing from overhead or cars jumping through the soundstage, every speaker sees use, and regularly given the amount of action....

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Tyrese Gibson serves as the comic relief, but in actuality, he’s the only one representing common sense in Fast X (and the series as a whole).Fast X doesn’t work because of its action scenes, although...

Peak absurdity, Fast X embraces ridiculous action scenes and lets Jason Momoa set the tone for it all....

Closeups reveal amazing facial pores, individual hairs on the actor's faces, beads of sweat and blood droplets, textures in the metal cars, guns, and clothing, along with superior detail in background...

The ambient noises of people walking, talking, and even computer machine noises all come through the rear speakers nicely....

- This is a good look at the entire franchise thus far and how the characters, storylines, and more have come full circle inside Fast X. Fast Breaks (UHD 8 Mins.)...

Since that fifth installment, it's as if the franchise has taken on a life of its own that is constantly trying to one-up the previous release, whether it be cars jumping buildings, surfing a missile from...

Fast X keeps the action, thrills, comedy, and absurdity coming at a high-octane pace with the grounded reality of family at this core....