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ZilviaBot · 04-07-2009, 07:50 PM

04-06-2009 09:58 AM

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It may well be that in its fourth installment, Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious' franchise has finally hit its top speed. According to preliminary estimates by Media by Numbers, the Vin Diesel/Paul Walker/Jordana Brewster/Michelle Rodriguez street racing vehicle cranked out a shocking $72.5 million dollar payday over the weekend.

To put that in proper context, CNN reports that this figure is the best April film opening ever, blowing away 'Anger Management' at $42.2M, and it easily dusts the opening weekend of 'Fast 2 Furious" ($50.5M), previously the series' best outing. Perhaps most jarring is news that the $72.5M earnings would make it the best opening for a car-related movie ever.

One thing's for sure - with a showing like this, we're betting that Hollywood execs are already on the phones this morning commissioning scripts for a fifth film - if they don't have a drawer full of 'em already.

Are you planning on seeing 'Fast and Furious?' Take our poll after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Daniel!

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300zxdude · 04-07-2009, 09:09 PM

It was a good movie!

dOMEmE · 04-07-2009, 10:30 PM

...money maker....

ryguy · 04-07-2009, 11:00 PM

Damn right it was good. However, I see no poll.

irax · 04-08-2009, 01:58 AM

i liked TD a little more than this one, but it was the movie the second one should have been.

gotspins13 · 04-08-2009, 02:55 AM

if they do make a 5th one i wonder what it would be about??
i havent seen the movie yet so i wouldnt know what they would follow on

GSXRJJordan · 04-08-2009, 03:20 AM

Good for them ~ I don't like seeing our "culture" exploited for profits that go to people not involved in it, but at least they'll keep making fun car movies that don't involve Nascar/etc.

Jordana Brewster looks so good.

zorak · 04-08-2009, 07:49 AM

Still haven't seen it yet.

bardabe · 04-08-2009, 09:58 AM

Jordana Brewster is the only reason i watch that movie, god i'd drink that bitches bath water lol

0100 · 04-09-2009, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zorak

Still haven't seen it yet.

I still haven't seen the 2nd one, never mind the 3rd and 4th.

I have seen every initial D though.

DataXUnknown · 04-09-2009, 10:11 PM

The fifth one is going to be based on exotics in dubai.
(sarcasm)

I seriously wouldn't doubt that by the way.

Ceepo · 04-10-2009, 02:09 AM

I enjoyed that movie, was good, i got a lil bored in a few parts but i blame part of that to my A.D.D. lol... and Jordan Brewster is so damn hot!!! her and the NSX oh yeah

ANVIL · 04-10-2009, 11:11 AM

the end of 4 setup a link to continue from the end of part 3. im guessing Mia and brian meet up with dom, and they get Sean and his chick to join the crew. i hope bow wow stays out. his character plays too much of a bitch in the movie to roll with dom

s13tilldeath* · 04-10-2009, 11:30 AM

so i guess it was good?

I wasnt going to go see it looked lame but i might as well.....

dOMEmE · 04-10-2009, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DataXUnknown

The fifth one is going to be based on exotics in dubai.
(sarcasm)

I seriously wouldn't doubt that by the way.

..ya i woudnt either...

NISMOTUNEDZ · 04-11-2009, 04:44 PM

A good 8 outta 10.. not so ricey.. worth the money and time..

04-07-2009, 07:50 PM	#1
ZilviaBot Zilvia.net Bot Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 199 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Vin Number: Fast & Furious shatters records with $72.5M opening weekend [w/Poll!] 04-06-2009 09:58 AM Filed under: Aftermarket, Etc., Earnings/Financials, Celebrities It may well be that in its fourth installment, Universal Pictures' 'Fast & Furious' franchise has finally hit its top speed. According to preliminary estimates by Media by Numbers, the Vin Diesel/Paul Walker/Jordana Brewster/Michelle Rodriguez street racing vehicle cranked out a shocking $72.5 million dollar payday over the weekend. To put that in proper context, CNN reports that this figure is the best April film opening ever, blowing away 'Anger Management' at $42.2M, and it easily dusts the opening weekend of 'Fast 2 Furious" ($50.5M), previously the series' best outing. Perhaps most jarring is news that the $72.5M earnings would make it the best opening for a car-related movie ever. One thing's for sure - with a showing like this, we're betting that Hollywood execs are already on the phones this morning commissioning scripts for a fifth film - if they don't have a drawer full of 'em already. Are you planning on seeing 'Fast and Furious?' Take our poll after the jump. Thanks for the tip, Daniel! [Source: CNN \| Image: Mark Renders/Getty]Continue reading Vin Number: Fast & Furious shatters records with $72.5M opening weekend [w/Poll!] Vin Number: Fast & Furious shatters records with $72.5M opening weekend [w/Poll!] originally appeared on Autoblog on Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:58:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds. PermalinkÂ\|ÂEmail thisÂ\|ÂComments More...

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ryguy Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Chicago Suburbs Age: 32 Posts: 1,544 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Damn right it was good. However, I see no poll. __________________

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irax Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: San Diego Age: 37 Posts: 4,248 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i liked TD a little more than this one, but it was the movie the second one should have been. __________________ Drives a BRZ and is building a V6 S12 coupe.

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gotspins13 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: NorCAl//Sacramento Posts: 944 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	if they do make a 5th one i wonder what it would be about?? i havent seen the movie yet so i wouldnt know what they would follow on __________________ perfectly said! FJ20ET 16 valve - the holy grail of Nissan engines

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GSXRJJordan Post Whore! Join Date: May 2006 Location: << 626 >> Posts: 9,135 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: GSXRJJordan Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Good for them ~ I don't like seeing our "culture" exploited for profits that go to people not involved in it, but at least they'll keep making fun car movies that don't involve Nascar/etc. Jordana Brewster looks so good. __________________ Jordan Innovations has a new web site! www.JordanInnovations.com -- All your favorite FD Pro Drifters love it, trust me -- www.JordanInnovations.com

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300zxdude Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Florida Posts: 42 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	It was a good movie!

04-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#3
dOMEmE Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: LBC Age: 33 Posts: 2,280 Trader Rating: (20) Feedback Score: 20 reviews	...money maker....

04-08-2009, 07:49 AM	#8
zorak Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: South Age: 31 Posts: 287 Trader Rating: (4) Rides Gallery: zorak Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Still haven't seen it yet.

04-08-2009, 09:58 AM	#9
bardabe Post Whore! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: SoCal Age: 31 Posts: 4,716 Trader Rating: (10) Rides Gallery: bardabe Feedback Score: 10 reviews	Jordana Brewster is the only reason i watch that movie, god i'd drink that bitches bath water lol __________________ Review Thread

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DataXUnknown Post Whore! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Mission Viejo, CA Age: 31 Posts: 2,934 Trader Rating: (30) Rides Gallery: DataXUnknown Feedback Score: 30 reviews	The fifth one is going to be based on exotics in dubai. (sarcasm) I seriously wouldn't doubt that by the way.

04-10-2009, 02:09 AM	#12
Ceepo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Cedar City, Utah Posts: 2,007 Trader Rating: (9) Rides Gallery: Ceepo Feedback Score: 9 reviews	I enjoyed that movie, was good, i got a lil bored in a few parts but i blame part of that to my A.D.D. lol... and Jordan Brewster is so damn hot!!! her and the NSX oh yeah __________________ TW: http://zilvia.net/f/cars-sale/390459...d9s-coils.html

04-10-2009, 11:11 AM	#13
ANVIL Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 1,173 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	the end of 4 setup a link to continue from the end of part 3. im guessing Mia and brian meet up with dom, and they get Sean and his chick to join the crew. i hope bow wow stays out. his character plays too much of a bitch in the movie to roll with dom

04-10-2009, 11:30 AM	#14
s13tilldeath* Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 436 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	so i guess it was good? I wasnt going to go see it looked lame but i might as well.....

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NISMOTUNEDZ Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: RIVERSIDE Age: 33 Posts: 113 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	A good 8 outta 10.. not so ricey.. worth the money and time..

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