5) Furious 7 – A Touching Tribute
In 2013, Hollywood was shocked by the sudden death of Paul Walker, a young actor who had risen to fame in the Fast & Furious franchise. As the accident occurred during filming of Furious 7, questions began arise regarding how to deal with the production in light of this tragedy. Fortunately, director James Wan found the perfect way to pay tribute to Walker without changing the focus of what’s typically been a fun, light-hearted franchise.
[zergpaid]Walker’s character was finally given the happy ending he deserved and audiences worldwide shed a tear as the cast all paid tribute to their fallen friend. The song “See You Again” was the perfect epitaph and became a huge hit in its own right, thanks in large part to the poignant way Wan included it in the films final scene.
Whether you enjoy the Fast & Furious franchise or not, this tribute easily stands among the best moments of the year, simply because of the genuine emotion behind it.
– David Opie
Published: Dec 27, 2015 01:46 pm