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'''''Superfast!''''' (also known as '''''Superfast & Superfurious''''') is a 2015 American action [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer]].<ref name="Slashfilm">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/fast-and-furious-spoof-superfast-casts-vin-diesel-and-paul-walker-lookalikes/ |title='Fast and Furious' Spoof Superfast!' Casts Vin Diesel and Paul Walker Lookalikes |last=Diesel |first=Vin |publisher=[[/Film]] |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2015-03-01}}</ref><ref name="CinemaBlend">{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Fast-Furious-Spoof-Superfast-Finds-Its-Vin-Diesel-Paul-Walker-39525.html |title=Fast And Furious Parody Superfast Finds Its Vin Diesel and Paul Walker |last=Puchko |first=Kristy |publisher=CinemaBlend |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2015-03-01}}</ref> The film is a [[Parody film|parody]] of ''[[The Fast and the Furious]]'' film series.<ref name="ScreenCrush">{{cite web |url=http://screencrush.com/superfast-trailer/ |title=The Trailer for 'Fast and Furious' Spoof 'Superfast!' Might Make You Angry |last=Singer |first=Matt |publisher=[[Townsquare Media|ScreenCrush]] |date=2015-02-28 |access-date=2015-03-01}}</ref> It was released in theaters and [[Video on demand|VOD]] on April 3, 2015, to coincide with the premiere of ''[[Furious 7]]''.<ref name="Variety"/>
'''''Superfast!''''' (also known as '''''Superfast & Superfurious''''' and sometimes marketed as '''''Superfast 8''''') is a 2015 American action [[comedy film]] written and directed by [[Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer]].<ref name="Slashfilm">{{cite web |url=http://www.slashfilm.com/fast-and-furious-spoof-superfast-casts-vin-diesel-and-paul-walker-lookalikes/ |title='Fast and Furious' Spoof Superfast!' Casts Vin Diesel and Paul Walker Lookalikes |last=Diesel |first=Vin |publisher=[[/Film]] |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2015-03-01}}</ref><ref name="CinemaBlend">{{cite web |url=http://www.cinemablend.com/new/Fast-Furious-Spoof-Superfast-Finds-Its-Vin-Diesel-Paul-Walker-39525.html |title=Fast And Furious Parody Superfast Finds Its Vin Diesel and Paul Walker |last=Puchko |first=Kristy |publisher=CinemaBlend |date=2013-09-24 |access-date=2015-03-01 |archive-date=September 28, 2021 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210928044853/https://www.cinemablend.com/new/Fast-Furious-Spoof-Superfast-Finds-Its-Vin-Diesel-Paul-Walker-39525.html |url-status=dead }}</ref> The film is a [[Parody film|parody]] of the ''[[Fast & Furious]]'' film series.<ref name="ScreenCrush">{{cite web |url=http://screencrush.com/superfast-trailer/ |title=The Trailer for 'Fast and Furious' Spoof 'Superfast!' Might Make You Angry |last=Singer |first=Matt |publisher=[[Townsquare Media|ScreenCrush]] |date=2015-02-28 |access-date=2015-03-01}}</ref> It was released in theaters and [[Video on demand|VOD]] on April 3, 2015, to coincide with the premiere of ''[[Furious 7]]''.<ref name="Variety"/>


==Plot==
==Plot==
Undercover police officer Lucas White enters the world of underground [[street racing]] to join a gang of street racers led by Vin Serento to get closer to a [[crime ring]] led by Los Angeles kingpin Juan Carlos De la Sol. The morning after losing a street race, Lucas goes to Vin's garage with a wrecked [[Smart Fortwo#Second generation (Build series W451, 2007–2014)|Smart Fortwo]] and lands a job as a mechanic, despite objections by Vin's friend Curtis. He also develops a relationship with Vin's sister Jordana.
Undercover police officer Lucas White enters the world of underground [[street racing]] to join a gang of street racers led by Vin Serento to get closer to a [[crime ring]] led by Los Angeles kingpin Juan Carlos de la Sol. The morning after losing a street race, Lucas goes to Vin's garage with a wrecked [[Smart Fortwo#Second generation (451 series; 2007)|Smart Fortwo]] and lands a job as a mechanic, despite objections by Vin's friend Curtis. He also develops a relationship with Vin's sister Jordana.


The next day, Lucas and Vin head to a secluded area, where they win a dance audition for de la Sol. The duo drive de la Sol's supercar to a warehouse to meet up with a gang and exchange it for a briefcase of cash, only to discover a bomb inside. They play catch with the gang until the bomb explodes on Vin's face before a shootout ensues. Vin chases after the gang leader while Lucas accidentally guns down Detective Hanover, his superior and the only one aware of his identity as an undercover cop. After the duo flee from the scene, Detective Rock Johnson and Officer Julie Canaro arrive to investigate the shootout. Meanwhile, de la Sol orders a hit on Vin following the double-cross. Back at Serento Garage, Vin and the gang discover a list of de la Sol's illegal activities through a computer in the supercar, to which they set out to steal de la Sol's secret stash of $100 million. For this heist, Vin employs the services of Rapper Cameo, Cool Asian Guy, and Model Turned Actress. At the same time, Jordana reveals to Lucas that she is pregnant with their child. Later, the gang begin their heist, but end up on the wrong street and mistakenly mug a pastor and a nun delivering bingo night money. They regroup and deduce that the secret stash is inside a Big Ass Taco restaurant owned by De la Sol. They hatch a plan to break into the vault, steal the cash, and flee to an extradition-free country with no casualties involved, except for Curtis. The next morning, Johnson and his squad raid the garage; the facility is empty, but Canaro discovers the gang's plans, which are heavily ignored by Johnson.
The next day, Lucas and Vin head to a secluded area, where they win a dance audition for de la Sol. The duo drive de la Sol's supercar to a warehouse to meet up with a gang and exchange it for a briefcase of cash, only to discover a bomb inside. They play catch with the gang until the bomb explodes on Vin's face before a shootout ensues. Vin chases after the gang leader while Lucas accidentally guns down Detective Hanover, his superior and the only one aware of his identity as an undercover cop. After the duo flee from the scene, Detective Rock Johnson and Officer Julie Canaro arrive to investigate the shootout. Meanwhile, de la Sol orders a hit on Vin following the double-cross. Back at Serento Garage, Vin and the gang discover a list of de la Sol's illegal activities through a computer in the supercar, to which they set out to steal de la Sol's secret stash of $100 million. For this heist, Vin employs the services of Rapper Cameo, Cool Asian Guy, and Model Turned Actress. At the same time, Jordana reveals to Lucas that she is pregnant with their child. Later, the gang begin their heist, but end up on the wrong street and mistakenly mug a pastor and a nun delivering bingo night money. They regroup and deduce that the secret stash is inside a Big Ass Taco restaurant owned by De la Sol. They hatch a plan to break into the vault, steal the cash, and flee to an extradition-free country with no casualties involved, except for Curtis. The next morning, Johnson and his squad raid the garage; the facility is empty, but Canaro discovers the gang's plans, which are heavily ignored by Johnson.


At the Big Ass Taco, the gang realize they have been double-crossed by Curtis and engage in a shootout with de la Sol's thugs. At the last minute, Curtis is shot dead by de la Sol's henchman Cesar while protecting Vin. Using the restored Smart and Lucas' [[Toyota Corolla (E140)|Toyota Corolla]], Vin and Lucas tow the whole restaurant away. De la Sol and Cesar chase after them with Johnson and his squad in pursuit. Vin's lesbian girlfriend Michelle hands herself over to Canaro to help the gang get away. Meanwhile, de la Sol kicks Cesar out of his SUV after an argument over the climate control. Johnson kills Cesar in a shootout and stops de la Sol, but the kingpin flees after bribing the detective with a male enhancement kit. Upon hearing an explosion, Johnson heads to the abandoned restaurant and chases after the gang. He nabs Jordana and reveals to her and Vin that Lucas is an undercover cop. Lucas, instead, handcuffs Johnson to the spoiler of Jordana's [[Scion tC#First generation|Scion tC]] and walks away with Vin and Jordana while Johnson struggles to grab his bottle of [[baby oil]] on the ground. With the cash stowed in the trunks, Lucas and Vin agree to one more race, with Jordana's unborn baby at stake. However, de la Sol arrives, demanding the return of his money, but is run over by a squad car driven by Michelle and Canaro (who have begun a relationship). Lucas, Vin, and Jordana then race off, with Vin arguing with his GPS device after it directs him to a wig shop.
At the Big Ass Taco, the gang realize they have been double-crossed by Curtis and engage in a shootout with de la Sol's thugs. At the last minute, Curtis is shot dead by de la Sol's henchman Cesar while protecting Vin. Using the restored Smart and Lucas' [[Toyota Corolla (E140)|Toyota Corolla]], Vin and Lucas tow the whole restaurant away. De la Sol and Cesar chase after them with Johnson and his squad in pursuit. Vin's lesbian girlfriend Michelle hands herself over to Canaro to help the gang get away. Meanwhile, de la Sol kicks Cesar out of his SUV after an argument over the climate control. Johnson kills Cesar in a shootout and stops de la Sol, but the kingpin flees after bribing the detective with a male enhancement kit. Upon hearing an explosion, Johnson heads to the abandoned restaurant and chases after the gang. He nabs Jordana and reveals to her and Vin that Lucas is an undercover cop. Lucas, instead, handcuffs Johnson to the spoiler of Jordana's [[Scion tC#First generation (AT10; 2004)|Scion tC]] and walks away with Vin and Jordana while Johnson struggles to grab his bottle of [[baby oil]] on the ground. With the cash stowed in the trunks, Lucas and Vin agree to one more race, with Jordana's unborn baby at stake. However, de la Sol arrives, demanding the return of his money, but is run over by a squad car driven by Michelle and Canaro (who have begun a relationship). Lucas, Vin, and Jordana then race off, with Vin arguing with his GPS device after it directs him to a wig shop.


==Cast==
==Cast==
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* Alex Ashbaugh as Officer Lucas White, a parody of [[Brian O'Conner]] ([[Paul Walker]]). The name Lucas White may also be a reference to [[Lucas Black]], who played [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Sean Boswell|Sean Boswell]].
* Alex Ashbaugh as Officer Lucas White, an undercover police officer who infiltrates a gang of street racers: A parody of [[Brian O'Conner]] ([[Paul Walker]]). The name Lucas White may also be a reference to [[Lucas Black]], who played [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Sean Boswell|Sean Boswell]].
* Dale Pavinski as Vin Serento, a parody of [[Dominic Toretto]] ([[Vin Diesel]]).
* Dale Pavinski as Vin Serento, a criminal and street racer that Lucas befriends: A parody of [[Dominic Toretto]] ([[Vin Diesel]]).
* [[Lili Mirojnick]] as Jordana Serento, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Mia Toretto|Mia Toretto]] ([[Jordana Brewster]]).
* [[Lili Mirojnick]] as Jordana Serento, Vin’s sister and Lucas’ love interest: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Mia Toretto|Mia Toretto]] ([[Jordana Brewster]]).
* [[Andrea Navedo]] as Michelle Toritz, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Letty Ortiz|Letty Ortiz]] ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]).
* [[Andrea Navedo]] as Michelle Toritz: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Letty Ortiz|Letty Ortiz]] ([[Michelle Rodriguez]]).
* [[Daniel Booko]] as Curtis, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Vince|Vince]] ([[Matt Schulze]]).
* [[Daniel Booko]] as Curtis, Vin’s partner: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Vince|Vince]] ([[Matt Schulze]]).
* Dio Johnson as Detective Rock Johnson, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Luke Hobbs|Luke Hobbs]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]).
* Dio Johnson as Detective Rock Johnson, an elite LAPD detective sent to track Serento's gang: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Luke Hobbs|Luke Hobbs]] ([[Dwayne Johnson]]).
* Rogelio Douglas, Jr. as Rapper Cameo, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Tej Parker|Tej Parker]], [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Roman Pearce|Roman "Rome" Pearce]], and [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters|Edwin]].
* Rogelio Douglas, Jr. as Rapper Cameo, a street racer: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Tej Parker|Tej Parker]] ([[Ludacris]]), [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Roman Pearce|Roman "Rome" Pearce]] ([[Tyrese Gibson]]), [[List of Fast & Furious characters|Edwin]] ([[Ja Rule]]), and [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Twinkie|Twinkie]] ([[Bow Wow (rapper)|Bow Wow]]). His name derives from the said actors who either had major roles or cameos and were also rappers.
* [[Chris Pang]] as Cool Asian Guy, a parody of [[Han Lue]] ([[Sung Kang]]).
* [[Chris Pang]] as Cool Asian Guy: A parody of [[Han Lue]] ([[Sung Kang]]).
* Chanel Celaya as Model Turned Actress, a parody of [[Gisele Yashar]] ([[Gal Gadot]]).
* Chanel Celaya as Model Turned Actress: A parody of [[Gisele Yashar]] ([[Gal Gadot]]). Her name derives from and references Gadot being a former model before becoming an actress.
* Shantel Wislawski as Officer Julie Canaro, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Monica Fuentes|Monica Fuentes]] and [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Elena Neves|Elena Neves]].
* Shantel Wislawski as Officer Julie Canaro: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Monica Fuentes|Monica Fuentes]] ([[Eva Mendes]]), [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Elena Neves|Elena Neves]] ([[Elsa Pataky]]), and Riley Hicks ([[Gina Carano]]).
* [[Omar Chaparro]] as Juan Carlos de la Sol, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Arturo Braga|Arturo Braga]] and [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Hernan Reyes|Hernan Reyes]].
* [[Omar Chaparro]] as Juan Carlos de la Sol, a drug kingpin: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Arturo Braga|Arturo Braga]] ([[John Ortiz]]), [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Hernan Reyes|Hernan Reyes]] ([[Joaquim de Almeida]]), and [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Carter Verone|Carter Verone]] ([[Cole Hauser]]).
* [[Joseph Julian Soria]] as Cesar Villacruz, a parody of [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Fenix Calderon|Fenix Calderon]] and [[List of The Fast and the Furious characters#Zizi|Zizi]].
* [[Joseph Julian Soria]] as Cesar Villacruz: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Fenix Calderon|Fenix Calderon]] ([[Laz Alonso]]) and [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Zizi|Zizi]] ([[Michael Irby]]).
* Gonzalo Menendez as Detective Hanover, an LAPD detective and Lucas White’s superior: A parody of [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Sergeant Tanner|Sergeant Tanner]] ([[Ted Levine]]) and [[List of Fast & Furious characters#Agent Bilkins|Agent Bilkins]] ([[Thom Barry]])
* Gonzalo Menendez as Detective Hanover.
* [[Amin Joseph]] as Dre.
* [[Amin Joseph]] as Dre.
* Luis Chavez as Hector.
* Luis Chavez as Hector.
* Riley Reid as uncredited cameo.
* [[Riley Reid]] as uncredited cameo.
* Cuete Yeska as José.
* Cuete Yeska as José.
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===Critical response===
===Critical response===
The film has received generally negative reviews from critics. Joe Leydon of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' commented on his review of the film that "''Superfast!'' takes aim at easy targets, and misses by miles."<ref name="Variety">{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/superfast-review-1201466671/ |title=Film Review: ''Superfast!'' |last=Leydon |first=Joe |newspaper=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=2015-04-05 |access-date=2015-04-06}}</ref> Martin Tsai of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' commented on his review that "While fans can appreciate all the winks and nudges, the film is a wreck for the uninitiated."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-super-fast-review-20150406-story.html |title=Review: 'Fast and Furious' gets a ribbing in 'Superfast!' |last=Tsai |first=Martin |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2015-04-05 |access-date=2015-04-13}}</ref> Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film a score of 2 out of 10, calling it "a brain-dead endeavor, with the helmers returning to their comfort zone of head bonks and fart noises, even throwing in two incidents where a character is struck out of the blue by a speeding car. Perhaps Friedberg and Seltzer are vaudeville enthusiasts. Perhaps they can’t dream up an original joke to save their lives. Either way, ''Superfast'' is steamrolled by painfully obvious stupidity that’s never funny."<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blu-ray.com/Superfast/439647/#Preview |title=Superfast (2015) |last=Orndorf |first=Brian |publisher=Blu-ray.com |date=2015-04-03 |access-date=2015-04-05}}</ref>
The film has received generally negative reviews from critics. Joe Leydon of ''[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]]'' commented on his review of the film that "''Superfast!'' takes aim at easy targets, and misses by miles."<ref name="Variety">{{cite news |url=https://variety.com/2015/film/reviews/superfast-review-1201466671/ |title=Film Review: ''Superfast!'' |last=Leydon |first=Joe |newspaper=[[Variety (magazine)|Variety]] |date=2015-04-05 |access-date=2015-04-06}}</ref> Martin Tsai of the ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'' commented on his review that "While fans can appreciate all the winks and nudges, the film is a wreck for the uninitiated."<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/movies/la-et-mn-super-fast-review-20150406-story.html |title=Review: 'Fast and Furious' gets a ribbing in 'Superfast!' |last=Tsai |first=Martin |newspaper=[[Los Angeles Times]] |date=2015-04-05 |access-date=2015-04-13}}</ref> Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film a score of 2 out of 10, calling it "a brain-dead endeavor, with the helmers returning to their comfort zone of head bonks and fart noises, even throwing in two incidents where a character is struck out of the blue by a speeding car. Perhaps Friedberg and Seltzer are vaudeville enthusiasts. Perhaps they can’t dream up an original joke to save their lives. Either way, ''Superfast'' is steamrolled by painfully obvious stupidity that’s never funny. Though Superfast! received a poor critical response, general audiences found it funny and criticized critics for prioritizing Hollywood's obsequiousness over the desires of viewers. "<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.blu-ray.com/Superfast/439647/#Preview |title=Superfast (2015) |last=Orndorf |first=Brian |publisher=Blu-ray.com |date=2015-04-03 |access-date=2015-04-05}}</ref>


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For other uses, see Superfast.

Superfast!
Film poster
Directed byJason Friedberg
Aaron Seltzer
Written by
  • Jason Friedberg
  • Aaron Seltzer
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyShaun Maurer
Edited byPeck Prior
Music byTim Wynn
Production
companies
Distributed byKetchup Entertainment
Release date
  • April 3, 2015 (2015-04-03)
Running time
99 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Box office$2.1 million[2]

Superfast! (also known as Superfast & Superfurious and sometimes marketed as Superfast 8) is a 2015 American action comedy film written and directed by Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer.[3][4] The film is a parody of the Fast & Furious film series.[5] It was released in theaters and VOD on April 3, 2015, to coincide with the premiere of Furious 7.[1]

Plot

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Undercover police officer Lucas White enters the world of underground street racing to join a gang of street racers led by Vin Serento to get closer to a crime ring led by Los Angeles kingpin Juan Carlos de la Sol. The morning after losing a street race, Lucas goes to Vin's garage with a wrecked Smart Fortwo and lands a job as a mechanic, despite objections by Vin's friend Curtis. He also develops a relationship with Vin's sister Jordana.

The next day, Lucas and Vin head to a secluded area, where they win a dance audition for de la Sol. The duo drive de la Sol's supercar to a warehouse to meet up with a gang and exchange it for a briefcase of cash, only to discover a bomb inside. They play catch with the gang until the bomb explodes on Vin's face before a shootout ensues. Vin chases after the gang leader while Lucas accidentally guns down Detective Hanover, his superior and the only one aware of his identity as an undercover cop. After the duo flee from the scene, Detective Rock Johnson and Officer Julie Canaro arrive to investigate the shootout. Meanwhile, de la Sol orders a hit on Vin following the double-cross. Back at Serento Garage, Vin and the gang discover a list of de la Sol's illegal activities through a computer in the supercar, to which they set out to steal de la Sol's secret stash of $100 million. For this heist, Vin employs the services of Rapper Cameo, Cool Asian Guy, and Model Turned Actress. At the same time, Jordana reveals to Lucas that she is pregnant with their child. Later, the gang begin their heist, but end up on the wrong street and mistakenly mug a pastor and a nun delivering bingo night money. They regroup and deduce that the secret stash is inside a Big Ass Taco restaurant owned by De la Sol. They hatch a plan to break into the vault, steal the cash, and flee to an extradition-free country with no casualties involved, except for Curtis. The next morning, Johnson and his squad raid the garage; the facility is empty, but Canaro discovers the gang's plans, which are heavily ignored by Johnson.

At the Big Ass Taco, the gang realize they have been double-crossed by Curtis and engage in a shootout with de la Sol's thugs. At the last minute, Curtis is shot dead by de la Sol's henchman Cesar while protecting Vin. Using the restored Smart and Lucas' Toyota Corolla, Vin and Lucas tow the whole restaurant away. De la Sol and Cesar chase after them with Johnson and his squad in pursuit. Vin's lesbian girlfriend Michelle hands herself over to Canaro to help the gang get away. Meanwhile, de la Sol kicks Cesar out of his SUV after an argument over the climate control. Johnson kills Cesar in a shootout and stops de la Sol, but the kingpin flees after bribing the detective with a male enhancement kit. Upon hearing an explosion, Johnson heads to the abandoned restaurant and chases after the gang. He nabs Jordana and reveals to her and Vin that Lucas is an undercover cop. Lucas, instead, handcuffs Johnson to the spoiler of Jordana's Scion tC and walks away with Vin and Jordana while Johnson struggles to grab his bottle of baby oil on the ground. With the cash stowed in the trunks, Lucas and Vin agree to one more race, with Jordana's unborn baby at stake. However, de la Sol arrives, demanding the return of his money, but is run over by a squad car driven by Michelle and Canaro (who have begun a relationship). Lucas, Vin, and Jordana then race off, with Vin arguing with his GPS device after it directs him to a wig shop.

Cast

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Production

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Filming began in October 2013.[3]

Release

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Box office

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Superfast! premiered in Italy on March 5, 2015, where it debuted in the #8 position with US$436,810. It dropped to #13 in its second week and has since ended its run with US$638,268. The film opened on March 12 in the United Arab Emirates, where it finished in the #4 position with US$222,653 from 32 screens and ended its run with US$399,512.[2]

As of March 30, the film's total box office gross is US$2,075,731.[2]

Critical response

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The film has received generally negative reviews from critics. Joe Leydon of Variety commented on his review of the film that "Superfast! takes aim at easy targets, and misses by miles."[1] Martin Tsai of the Los Angeles Times commented on his review that "While fans can appreciate all the winks and nudges, the film is a wreck for the uninitiated."[6] Brian Orndorf of Blu-ray.com gave the film a score of 2 out of 10, calling it "a brain-dead endeavor, with the helmers returning to their comfort zone of head bonks and fart noises, even throwing in two incidents where a character is struck out of the blue by a speeding car. Perhaps Friedberg and Seltzer are vaudeville enthusiasts. Perhaps they can’t dream up an original joke to save their lives. Either way, Superfast is steamrolled by painfully obvious stupidity that’s never funny. Though Superfast! received a poor critical response, general audiences found it funny and criticized critics for prioritizing Hollywood's obsequiousness over the desires of viewers. "[7]

Home media

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The film premiered on VOD and in select theaters on April 3.[1] It was released on DVD in Japan on April 17 by Asmik Ace under the title Wild na Speed! Aho Mission (ワイルドなスピード！AHO MISSION) (a play on Wild Speed, the Japanese title for The Fast and the Furious).[8] In France, the film was released by TF1 Vidéo under the title Superfast 8.[9]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Leydon, Joe (April 5, 2015). "Film Review: Superfast!". Variety. Retrieved April 6, 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "Superfast!". Box Office Mojo/IMDb. Retrieved November 1, 2020.
  3. ^ a b Diesel, Vin (September 24, 2013). "'Fast and Furious' Spoof Superfast!' Casts Vin Diesel and Paul Walker Lookalikes". /Film. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  4. ^ Puchko, Kristy (September 24, 2013). "Fast And Furious Parody Superfast Finds Its Vin Diesel and Paul Walker". CinemaBlend. Archived from the original on September 28, 2021. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  5. ^ Singer, Matt (February 28, 2015). "The Trailer for 'Fast and Furious' Spoof 'Superfast!' Might Make You Angry". ScreenCrush. Retrieved March 1, 2015.
  6. ^ Tsai, Martin (April 5, 2015). "Review: 'Fast and Furious' gets a ribbing in 'Superfast!'". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved April 13, 2015.
  7. ^ Orndorf, Brian (April 3, 2015). "Superfast (2015)". Blu-ray.com. Retrieved April 5, 2015.
  8. ^ "どこか似た俳優が大暴れする「ワイルドなスピード！」、"本家"と同時に日本上陸". Eiga.com. March 7, 2015. Retrieved April 14, 2015.
  9. ^ "Superfast 8". Allocine. Retrieved April 17, 2017.
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