“You never turn your back on family—even when they do.” –Dominic Toretto (played by Vin Diesel)

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Beyond the dynamic car chases, mind-blowing stunts and edge-of-your-seat storyline, is a film about the power of family. In fact, the theme is the driving force behind the sixth installment of the Fast & Furious series.

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In all of its action and suspense, there is so much that I took away from this movie on the subject of family in a way that I am sure many will be able to relate to.

Fast and Furious 6 Review

Here are some lessons about Family, courtesy of the characters in Fast & Furious 6:

Fast and Furious 6 Review

Life Lessons from Dominic:

We all know that family is what you make it. And we also know that family can sometimes do things to hurt us, whether intentionally or unintentionally. Nevertheless, when it happens, there should always be an earnest effort made to make things right. If you try your best and matters are not completely resolved to your liking, it is not an indication to give up hope. Make the most out of the progress that has been made whatever the level, and press forward as a family from there.

Fast and Furious 6 Review

Life Lessons from Brian:

Sometimes we are the ones who are responsible for the hurt, which can be a very heavy burden to bear alone. We cannot allow the guilt and pain of the situation fester within us—it will eat us alive. The path towards resolve is not to dwell in the past of things that took place or to wallow in remorse. Instead, the path to true resolve is to open up two-way communication in order to get their take on the situation. You never know: you may find that they see it much differently than you do and have let it go, which means that there was no need for you to feel guilty or remorseful in the first place.

Fast and Furious 6 Review

Life Lessons from Letty:

A new phase in life, new surroundings, new friends, no matter how hard you try can never take the place of true family. Be very cautious of who and what you surround yourself with and place as a priority in your life outside of family, and never turn your back on family. Family will always be there for you and see you as their priority no matter what. The ‘new’ people may only view you as optional.

Fast and Furious 6 Review

Fast & Furious 6 is an awesome movie overall, a great addition to the franchise. The creators and cast left no stone unturned, and all of the action, character, complexity, depth, and detail that fans of the franchise have come to love is all very much present. The plot twists are amazing and keep viewers craving more {remember that I said that 😉 }.  Most of all, I love how the underlining theme of the connection of family was taken to a new level in this one, leaving viewers something to think about in terms of their own families. I thoroughly enjoyed it and plan to go see it again.

Fast and Furious 6 Review

 Fast and Furious 6 opens in theaters May 24. It stars Vin Diesel, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez, Sung Kang, Tyrese Gibson, and Ludacris,

Fast & Furious 6 Review

Are you planning to see Fast and Furious 6? How do the life lessons above from the characters relate to your life? Share with me below or drop me a line at: melisasource@yahoo.com.