10 Movies That Tried & Failed To Copy Fast & Furious
The Fast & Furious franchise has been a massive success, but it has also inspired numerous attempts to replicate its formula. From high-speed stunts to criminal underworlds, these movies have tried to capture the essence of Fast & Furious but failed to make a mark. Let's take a closer look at 10 such movies that couldn't quite match the success of the F&F franchise.
The Need for Speed
The Need for Speed movie, released in 2014, featured talented actors like Aaron Paul, Dakota Johnson, Rami Malek, and Michael Keaton. It drew inspiration from the video games of the same title and had a solid fanbase. However, it fell short by blatantly copying several aspects of the Fast & Furious films, including outlandish stunts and an attempt to emulate the charismatic lead character of the F&F series.
Aaron Paul driving and looking angry in Need for Speed
Despite its potential, the movie struggled to establish its own identity and was overshadowed by the success of Fast & Furious. The film's attempt to replicate the thrill of the F&F franchise ultimately led to its failure to leave a lasting impression on audiences.
The poster for Need for Speed movie
Biker Boyz and Torque
In 2003, Laurence Fishburne starred in Biker Boyz, a movie about competing biker gangs. Similarly, Torque, released in 2004, also attempted to capture the essence of Fast & Furious with high-speed stunts and a compelling narrative. However, both films struggled to create high stakes and emotional resonance, ultimately failing to resonate with audiences in the same way as the F&F movies.
Smoke and Motherland on Biker Boyz.
While the cast delivered decent performances, the lack of a cohesive and engaging story hindered the success of these movies. Despite their similarities to the F&F franchise, Biker Boyz and Torque failed to replicate the winning formula that made Fast & Furious a global phenomenon.
Cary talking to Trey in Torque.
Getaway, Overdrive, and More
Getaway, featuring talented actors Ethan Hawke, Selena Gomez, and Jon Voight, attempted to combine elements of Fast & Furious and Saw. However, the movie's confusion between creating a high-octane action film and a dark, twisty thriller led to its failure to resonate with audiences.
Ethan Hawke and Selena Gomez in Getaway
Similarly, Overdrive, released in 2017, followed the formula of a movie about career car thieves, hoping to replicate the success of the F&F franchise. Despite its potential, the film struggled to differentiate itself and failed to gain traction with audiences.
The Heist Group all come together in a lineup in Overdrive
These movies, along with others like The Fast And The Fierce, Drive Hard, Street Racer, 200 M.P.H., and Redline, all attempted to capture the essence of Fast & Furious but ultimately fell short in their execution. Despite their efforts to emulate the success of the F&F franchise, these movies failed to make a lasting impact on audiences and struggled to carve out their own identity in the world of racing movies.
A poster for The Fast and the Fierce
