‘The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift’ is the only movie you need to watch on Netflix right now
Many consider The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift as the black sheep of the Fast and Furious franchise. Yet, over time, the film has solidified its status as one of the most authentic car movies of all time. If you like fast cars and are craving for some adrenaline push this week, take the Tokyo Drift on Netflix.
Netflix has brought seven titles from the Fast and Furious collection on August 15th to its US library, including The Fast and the Furious, 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift, Fast Five, Fast & Furious 6, Furious 7, and Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw. And in case you’re still on Google, hoping that the search engine algorithm saves you from the doom of movie selection, well, take the faster route. Go furious!
The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift serves as the standalone sequel to The Fast and the Furious and 2 Fast 2 Furious. However, viewers don’t need to watch the previous films to understand this one. Tokyo Drift was Justin Lin’s first Fast & Furious film, grounded in a stylistic approach that reshaped the franchise. Tokyo is not just a city in the movie. It’s the main character.
And if you’re expecting CGI effects to pull off those drifts that only leave fog in your eyes, you’re mistaken. Everything is real. This authenticity alone gives the film a visceral edge that’s amiss from its more polished sequels or prequels. Unlike later films, Tokyo Drift embodies the spirit of underground street racing with a particular focus on drifting.
But it’s not just the cars that are fast. The film’s pacing is top-notch, and the setting is a departure from typical Tinseltown backdrops. It’s a stunning showcase of street culture and Yakuza influence – a treat for those whose only craving is a need for speed. Although the franchise stars Vin Diesel and Paul Walker didn’t appear in the movie, Sung Kang’s Han Lue did, becoming an instant favourite.
So effortlessly cool and wise that Han’s death had to be retconned in order to have him return in the later films. But there’s more. The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift was a full package. To date, Teriyaki Boyz’s ‘Tokyo Drift’ remains a cultural staple in racing landscapes.
Not to mention Sean Boswell’s underdog arc. Watching him earn his deserved respect in a foreign culture gives adrenaline twice the push. And since Netflix is offering you the way, make sure the brakes don’t fail.