Genre: Action | Comedy | Adventure
Directed by: David Leitch
Starring: Dwayne Johnson, Jason Statham, Idris Elba, Vanessa Kirby
If you’re looking for a deep, emotional story — this isn’t it. But if you want explosions, over-the-top action, and relentless banter between two of Hollywood’s toughest guys, Hobbs & Shaw delivers exactly what it promises: pure, unfiltered fun.
This spin-off from the Fast & Furious franchise brings together Luke Hobbs, a by-the-book lawman, and Deckard Shaw, a rogue ex-MI6 agent — two characters who absolutely hate working together. Forced to team up to stop a genetically enhanced supervillain (Idris Elba as “Black Superman”), the duo takes viewers on a global rollercoaster ride full of car chases, hand-to-hand combat, and impossible stunts.
Highlights:
- The chemistry between Johnson and Statham is the heart of the movie. Their nonstop insults and one-upmanship are genuinely hilarious.
- Idris Elba is a charismatic and intimidating villain — easily one of the cooler additions to the franchise.
- Vanessa Kirby (as Hattie Shaw) steals more scenes than you’d expect. She’s smart, capable, and not just a “damsel” in this story.
- The action sequences are ridiculous (in a good way). Think motorcycles flipping over trucks and helicopters chained to cars.
Downsides?
The plot is predictable, the science is beyond unrealistic, and it occasionally drags in its runtime. But honestly, you don’t come to a Fast & Furious movie for realism — you come for the spectacle.
⭐ Final Verdict: 7.5/10
Big, loud, and proudly absurd. Hobbs & Shaw knows exactly what it is — a fun, fast-paced popcorn flick that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Perfect for fans of action, comedy, and chaotic bromance.