Trailerblazing -- Furious 7

Furious 7 -- April 3, 2015 -- directed by James Wan -- starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Michelle Rodriguez, Jordana Brewster

  
The thrills are more spectacular than ever in the seventh installment of the Fast & Furious franchise, an entry as eagerly anticipated as it was initially haunted by the loss of one of its stars. After Paul Walker's tragic death last November, the cast and crew pulled together to complete the film as an homage to their friend and the end result seems stunning, for lack of a better word. From those gravity-defying stunts to Jason Statham as the new villain to the gorgeous locations, it is clear that we are in for a treat. Kurt Russell and Ronda Rousey are joining in on the gas-guzzling fun this time around, practically filling this cinematic cup to the brim with genre pedigree. Each entry in the series is more tricked out than the last, winning audiences over with the escapist concept, cast chemistry and wild rides. Finally, I am happy to note that there is no shadow of death looming over the story. Rather, Furious 7 is being considered and marketed as a fresh spring blockbuster and a celebration of a life cut short. It looks like an exciting action film, it looks like a terrific continuation of Dominic Toretto's team's journey and, most importantly, it looks like a worthy tribute to Paul Walker.