“F9: The Fast Saga”, directed by Justin Lin, is a high-octane chapter where family ties face cosmic threats. Vin Diesel stars as Dom Toretto, confronting John Cena’s rogue brother Jakob, with Michelle Rodriguez’s Letty and Charlize Theron’s Cipher fueling a globe-trotting spectacle of stunts, betrayal, and heart, pushing the franchise to absurd, thrilling heights.

Diesel’s stoic gravitas grounds Dom’s patriarch role, his chemistry with Rodriguez’s fierce Letty anchoring the emotional core, while Cena’s intense Jakob adds sibling rivalry with flair. Theron’s icy Cipher elevates the stakes with cunning menace. The action—magnetic car chases, a rocket Pontiac Fiero—defies physics with dazzling CGI, shot with kinetic flair and Ludwig Göransson’s booming score.

Lin’s 143-minute runtime indulges in flashbacks and cameos, but the bloated plot strains coherence, and some gags feel forced. The themes of family and forgiveness resonated, grossing $726 million despite pandemic hurdles. Diesel, Cena, Rodriguez, and Theron’s star power, rooted in your love for Fast X’s ensemble, makes it a wild, crowd-pleasing ride that thrilled action fans.

“F9” is a turbo-charged, heartfelt spectacle, with its stars as its roaring engine.

Rating: 6.6/10