So, I gave the breakdown to merisunshine36, but the movies are basically this:
1. Point Break, but with cars! And less surfing! Because surfing isn't as cool anymore! Also, it is all about Brian's angsty feelings about how much he is in love with Dom. 2. I don't remember much of this, but it is more of a buddy-cop movie that introduces Roman and Tez and has awful car chase scenes, which is criminal in this franchise. Brian and Roman are bros! 3. Tokyo Drift has great car chases, but also a lot of characters nobody cares about. But it is also the introduction of Han! Dom has a cameo at the very end. This is the beginning of Justin Lin's reign over the franchise. 4. Hey, let's get the original cast back together! Let's fridge Letty and give Brian and Dom more angsty feelings! Let's have a villain whose plans make no sense whatsoever! More car porn!
Take from that what you will. I think 1 and 4 are generally best for understanding some of the fic in this fandom. It's actually a series that has done a whole lot to reinvent itself over the years, and I would say that 5 and 6 stand apart as ensemble pieces. Most of the other ones have a heavier focus on Brian and Dom.
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1. Point Break, but with cars! And less surfing! Because surfing isn't as cool anymore! Also, it is all about Brian's angsty feelings about how much he is in love with Dom.
2. I don't remember much of this, but it is more of a buddy-cop movie that introduces Roman and Tez and has awful car chase scenes, which is criminal in this franchise. Brian and Roman are bros!
3. Tokyo Drift has great car chases, but also a lot of characters nobody cares about. But it is also the introduction of Han! Dom has a cameo at the very end. This is the beginning of Justin Lin's reign over the franchise.
4. Hey, let's get the original cast back together! Let's fridge Letty and give Brian and Dom more angsty feelings! Let's have a villain whose plans make no sense whatsoever! More car porn!
Take from that what you will. I think 1 and 4 are generally best for understanding some of the fic in this fandom. It's actually a series that has done a whole lot to reinvent itself over the years, and I would say that 5 and 6 stand apart as ensemble pieces. Most of the other ones have a heavier focus on Brian and Dom.