Hobbs & Shaw Trailer Reaction: 6 Ups & 3 Downs

Utter. Insanity.

By Jack Pooley /

Universal

The trailer for the upcoming Fast & Furious spin-off Hobbs & Shaw just dropped and, holy crap, it delivers exactly what fans wanted to see and then some.

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Staking out an early claim for the most bats*** insane blockbuster to hit cinemas in 2019, Hobbs & Shaw looks set to deliver the awesome banter, ludicrous action and effortlessly charming cast that has become the standard of the more recent Fast & Furious movies.

It's easy to scoff cynically at the property trying to diverse itself into a wider universe comprised of spin-offs and such, but this meaty trailer suggests Hobbs & Shaw will be every bit as entertaining as a mainline entry, and won't leave fans wanting for the series' signature ensemble cast.

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With the film's release set for August 2nd, it's still a good while away, but in terms of drumming up hype while making precious few missteps, this was an absolute banger of a first impression...