F9 (Film)

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Introduction

Title: F9 (also known as F9: The Fast Saga or Fast & Furious 9)
Release Date: June 25, 2021 (United States)
Director: Justin Lin
Main Cast: Vin Diesel, Michelle Rodriguez, Tyrese Gibson, Chris 'Ludacris' Bridges, John Cena, Jordana Brewster, Nathalie Emmanuel, Sung Kang, Helen Mirren, Charlize Theron
Plot Summary: Dom Toretto and his family must face Dom's younger brother Jakob, a deadly assassin, who is working with their old enemy Cipher, and who holds a personal vendetta against Dom.
Box Office: Grossed over $726 million worldwide
Franchise: Ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise
Genre: Action, Adventure, Crime, Thriller

Summary: Dom Toretto and his family must face Dom's younger brother Jakob, a deadly assassin, who is working with their old enemy Cipher, and who holds a personal vendetta against Dom.
Main Conflict: Jakob's vendetta against Dom and his alliance with Cipher.
Key Events: High-octane car chases, intense fight scenes, and dramatic confrontations.
Themes: Family, loyalty, betrayal, and redemption.
Setting: Various international locations, including London, Tokyo, Central America, Edinburgh, Azerbaijan, and Tbilisi.

Director: Justin Lin
Producers: Neal H. Moritz, Vin Diesel, Justin Lin, Jeffrey Kirschenbaum, Joe Roth, Clayton Townsend, Samantha Vincent
Screenplay: Daniel Casey, Justin Lin
Cinematography: Stephen F. Windon
Music: Brian Tyler
Production Companies: Original Film, One Race Films, Roth/Kirschenbaum Films, Perfect Storm Entertainment
Filming Locations: London, Los Angeles, Edinburgh, Tbilisi, Thailand, and Georgia
Special Effects: Extensive use of practical effects and CGI for action sequences

Critical Response: Mixed reviews from critics, with praise for the action sequences and criticism for the plot.
Audience Response: Generally positive, with fans of the franchise enjoying the film's over-the-top action and familiar characters.
Rotten Tomatoes Score: 59% based on 300 reviews
Metacritic Score: 58 out of 100 based on 53 critics
Notable Reviews: Praise from Variety for its 'thrilling action,' criticism from The Guardian for its 'convoluted plot.'
Awards: Nominated for several awards, including the People's Choice Awards for Favorite Action Movie.

Opening Weekend: $70 million in the United States
Worldwide Gross: Over $726 million
Domestic Gross: Approximately $173 million
International Gross: Approximately $553 million
Highest-Grossing Markets: China, United States, Japan, United Kingdom, Mexico
Box Office Records: One of the highest-grossing films of 2021
Comparison: Outperformed previous installment 'The Fate of the Furious' in several international markets
Revenue Sources: Theatrical release, digital sales, and streaming platforms

Series: Ninth installment in the Fast & Furious franchise
Previous Films: 'The Fast and the Furious' (2001), '2 Fast 2 Furious' (2003), 'The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift' (2006), 'Fast & Furious' (2009), 'Fast Five' (2011), 'Fast & Furious 6' (2013), 'Furious 7' (2015), 'The Fate of the Furious' (2017)
Upcoming Films: Planned tenth and eleventh installments to conclude the main series
Spin-offs: 'Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw' (2019)
Recurring Themes: High-speed car chases, heists, family dynamics, and global conspiracies
Main Characters: Dominic Toretto, Letty Ortiz, Roman Pearce, Tej Parker, Mia Toretto, Han Lue
Cultural Impact: Significant influence on car culture and action films
Merchandise: Extensive range of toys, video games, and apparel