REVIEW: Fast & Furious 4

Plot: When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom (Diesel) reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Connor (Walker). But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmaneuver him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of whats possible behind the wheel.

Listen - there's race, and there's chase. You would expect this one, of all four especially, to have good race sequences. Sad to say, it was a disappointment. I was at first blown away by the intensity and stunning graphics in the first scene. However, the standard plunged immediately into the next scene. This is not the best of the franchise. But maybe they deserve some credit for the visual effects.
Rating: 3/5

REVIEW: Gran Torino

Plot: Walt Kowolski, a war veteran, is an old, cantankerous man who lives alone. His Hmong neighbours are under threat by a neighbourhood gang, who originally tries to lure naive Thao(from nextdoor) to steal Walt's most prized posession, his 1972 Gran Torino, a stunning vintage car.

Clint Eastwood delivers again and this time he deserves a standing ovation. He takes on a very apt role as a conclusion to his long and successful career. 'Dirty Harry' proves that old guys can be cool and amazing. In this masterpiece, Eastwood skillfully takes on the roles of lead actor, director, composer and vocalist. He remains a legend and this one proves the point yet again.

Rating: 4/5