Fast & Furious 9 Review: 5 Ups & 5 Downs

4. The Terrific Cast Chemistry

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It is impossible to argue with the likeability of the Fast Saga's cast, and though the script is certainly lacking in zing this time around, the Family still wrings every drop of joy from it through their jovial banter.

Beyond the core heroes returning, there are also cameo appearances from a bevy of legacy talent - Sean Boswell (Lucas Black), Twinkie (Bow Wow), Earl Hu (Jason Tobin), Agent Stasiak (Shea Whigham), and Magdalene Shaw (Helen Mirren) - all of whom are sure to leave long-time fans smiling.

Despite its sometimes overstuffed feel, it does make F9 feel like the ultimate family affair for the franchise. The less said about that shudder-inducing Cardi B cameo, though, the better.

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