Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw (2019)

Campbell finds the film a thrilling, charming action romp despite jokes that sometimes fall flat. He particularly praises Vanessa Kirby’s wit and dexterity, along with the lead actors’ chemistry.

Jones finds the spin-off audacious, with bursts of awe-inspiring action. He says the leads’ banter can become wearisome between those set pieces.

Ebiri finds the spin-off refreshingly entertaining, thanks to the leads’ chemistry and contrasting energies. He especially praises the tightly choreographed physical action, while noting that some large-scale set pieces feel obligatory.

Cole finds the film’s quick-witted leads and family-focused emotional stakes endearing, despite its familiar franchise formula. He praises the stars’ chemistry and the inventive, escalating action sequences.

Kohn finds the film an uneven but entertaining buddy comedy, with its leads’ chemistry overcoming much of the weak plotting and excess runtime. He especially praises the comic interplay between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, while also noting the Samoan finale’s emotional and representational strengths.

Bradshaw finds the spin-off an unexpectedly fun, fervently silly action romp, though its final battle loses steam. He praises the gonzo action and especially the hair-raising London chase.

McCarthy finds the film an enjoyable, knowingly absurd action spectacle, though its extended final act goes on too long. He particularly praises the lively, humorous banter between Johnson and Statham.

Debruge finds the film fun and highly accomplished despite its wildly over-the-top, nonsensical excesses. He praises David Leitch’s efficient visual storytelling and inventive action set-pieces.

O’Sullivan gives the spin-off a mixed verdict, finding its London action entertaining but its humor uneven. She particularly praises Vanessa Kirby as Hattie, while criticizing the chemistry with Jason Statham.

The critic finds it silly, fun, and ideal summer cinema, though it can overstay its welcome. She praises the bombastic set-pieces and the chemistry between Johnson and Statham.

Chang finds the spinoff diverting but overlong, with too much snark and not enough soul. He praises Vanessa Kirby as the standout, stealing scenes from Johnson and Statham.

The review says the spin-off gets the job done. It singles out the bickering between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as a highlight.

Mottram finds it entertaining but overly familiar, with the constant macho banter and a sagging final act weakening the film. He praises the action, especially the London chase and Statham’s corridor fight.

Vishnevetsky finds the film silly and initially fun, but ultimately far from the series’ best. He praises the early energy and comic interplay of its stars, while faulting the action set pieces as uninspired and poorly staged.

The critic finds the fast-paced spin-off underwhelming rather than impressively furious. The headline singles out its lack of the expected fury as a complaint.

Matheou judges the spin-off a dismal failure, finding it loud, exhausting, and let down by a weak script. He singles out Vanessa Kirby as the film’s highlight, praising her resourceful character and nimble action work.

Surrey finds the spinoff a wildly entertaining action film that embraces its superhero-style absurdity. He especially praises David Leitch’s cleanly composed, easy-to-follow action sequences.

Kaye finds the film entertaining despite its familiar plot and over-the-top action. He singles out the comic chemistry between Johnson and Statham as the film’s main strength.

The critic finds the film excessive and silly, but ultimately pretty fun. She praises the energetic action setpieces and the physical chemistry between Johnson and Statham.

Worthington finds the film silly and overlong early on, but says its finale brings emotional stakes and satisfying action. He especially praises Vanessa Kirby’s capable, charismatic performance and the Samoan setting’s action sequences.

The critic finds the spin-off entertaining, if derivative, and just over-the-top enough to work. She praises its funny, fast-paced action and points to the quieter moments as a welcome contrast to the constant banter.

The review finds the film a knowingly silly, frivolous blockbuster that succeeds by pairing spectacle with heart. It particularly praises the imaginative, visually impressive stunts and action sequences.

Sinacola finds the film entertaining in some respects but ultimately less imaginative and effective than the preceding Fast & Furious films. He praises the cast’s charm, especially Idris Elba’s menace, while criticizing the action for favoring spectacle over visceral execution.