Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw
Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

Fast & Furious Presents: Hobbs & Shaw

2019Movie137 minEnglish

Ever since US Diplomatic Security Service Agent Hobbs and lawless outcast Shaw first faced off, they just have traded smack talk and body blows. But when cyber-genetically enhanced anarchist Brixton's ruthless actions threaten the future of humanity, they join forces to defeat him.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes68%
Metacritic59/100
Google Users74%
Director: David LeitchGenres: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Sci-Fi

Plot Summary

Lawman Luke Hobbs and outcast mercenary Deckard Shaw must team up to fight a cybernetically enhanced villain who is threatening the future of humanity. Their contrasting personalities and methods lead to constant friction as they race against time to stop the antagonist and his dangerous agenda. The unlikely duo find themselves in a globetrotting adventure filled with high-octane action, explosive set pieces, and a healthy dose of humor.

Critical Reception

Hobbs & Shaw received generally positive reviews from critics, who praised its action sequences, chemistry between the leads, and humor, though some found the plot formulaic and the CGI excessive. Audiences largely enjoyed the film for its entertainment value and over-the-top action.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its charismatic leads and explosive action.
  • Found to be a fun, albeit formulaic, popcorn flick.
  • Critics enjoyed the comedic banter and visually impressive set pieces.

Google audience: Google users generally enjoyed 'Hobbs & Shaw' for its action-packed sequences, the strong chemistry between Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham, and the humorous exchanges between the main characters. While some found the plot predictable, most appreciated it as an entertaining and lighthearted action film.

Fun Fact

The film's director, David Leitch, previously worked as a stunt double for Brad Pitt and was a co-director on the first 'John Wick' film, though he was uncredited.

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CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

A good old fashioned end-to-end action movie. The script is irrelevant, it's about loads of pyrotechnics, special effects and not a lot else. Who cares? Idris Elba is clearly in his element as the baddie against the F&F equivalent of dumb a...
Peter89Spencer

Peter89Spencer

Wow! That was just fucking awesome! Don't know why there's so many haters though. Hobbs and Shaw was the best action movie in 2019. Yeah, it was cheesy. Very cheesy. But in an awesome way.
Gimly

Gimly

Yeah, sure, fuck it, why not, hey? I mean the _Fast & Furious_ franchise was already dipping into some sci-fi elements, why not just whole-hog dive into it for your spinoff? Dumb as dogshit, but might genuinely be the best thing _Fast & Fur...
JPV852

JPV852

I generally really enjoy the Fast and Furious movies and was looking forward to this spin-off, especially being directed by David Leitch, but nothing in this stood out action/stunts-wise and the chemistry between Johnson/Statham/Kirby was l...
Manuel São Bento

Manuel São Bento

If you enjoy reading my Spoiler-Free reviews, please follow my blog :) Here’s the thing about the Fast & Furious franchise: it can be dumb fun. Every movie has the right to be entertaining even if it completely disregards physics and log...
SWITCH.

SWITCH.

By this point in the franchise, ‘Fast & Furious’ fans will know exactly what to expect from ‘Hobbs and Shaw’, and there’s just enough here that's fresh enough to warrant taking another ride with the series. - Ashley Teresa Read Ashley's...