"The Fast and the Furious ended up being a surprise hit, outearning known entities such as 'Lara Croft' and 'Dr. Doolittle 2' the week of its release."
"Several of the films are among the most expensive ever made, and all of them combined have grossed more than seven billion dollars."
"What holds the series together is a notional commitment to one's chosen family, with Diesel's principled-lunk paterfamilias, Dominic Toretto, ready with a cold beer and some big-picture wisdom."
"Everyone's looking for the thrill, but what's real is family."
The Fast and the Furious premiered on June 18, 2001, as a surprise hit, grossing over five times its modest budget. Over 25 years and ten films, it has become one of Hollywood's most successful franchises, grossing more than seven billion dollars. The series features a multicultural team of street racers involved in covert operations against supervillains. Central to the franchise is the theme of chosen family, embodied by Dominic Toretto, who emphasizes the importance of family amidst thrilling adventures.
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