In these troubling times, it’s nice to know that an interquel movie about street racing can make a bajillion dollars at the box office. With a rating of 22% on Rotten Tomatoes, Fast & Furious has still managed to bring in no less than $72.5 million - more than the second film in the series, Tokyo Drift, made in its entire run.

Is it possible that Fast & Furious has discovered the magical formula that will allow the film industry to survive in these belt-tightening times? If only we could figure out exactly what it is. Established franchise? Vin Diesel? About ten minutes of Michelle Rodriguez? Lines like “I appreciate a fine body, regardless of the make?”

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