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Jason Statham’s highest-rated action movie is completely free to stream now
Furious 7 has become available on the free streaming platform Tubi and holds the distinction of being Jason Statham's most acclaimed action film according to review aggregators. The movie follows a revenge narrative where Statham's character, Deckard Shaw, targets actor Vin Diesel's character and crew after a family member is incapacitated. The story escalates when Diesel's team pursues a stolen digital surveillance tool whilst simultaneously preparing to confront Shaw.
The film faced significant production challenges when lead actor Paul Walker tragically died in a car accident during filming, with large portions of his scenes still incomplete. Director James Wan and the production team adapted by utilising Walker's brothers as stand-ins whilst employing digital face-mapping technology to maintain continuity. Additionally, scenes from earlier instalments in the franchise were repurposed to complete the narrative arc of Walker's character.
In short
- Furious 7 is now available free on Tubi and stands as Jason Statham's highest-rated action movie
- The plot centres on a revenge-driven antagonist played by Statham targeting the main characters after his brother is incapacitated
- Paul Walker's unexpected death during production necessitated creative solutions including sibling substitutes and digital visual effects
Explained simply
Furious 7 is an action film from the Fast and Furious franchise, a long-running series known for elaborate vehicle chases and stunts. Jason Statham plays Deckard Shaw, who seeks revenge against Vin Diesel's character and his crew whilst they pursue a stolen surveillance device.
The film faced significant production challenges when lead actor Paul Walker died in a car accident during filming. The production team completed the remaining scenes using Walker's brothers as stand-ins and digital face-mapping technology, as well as reusing footage from earlier films in the franchise.
Furious 7 achieved considerable commercial and critical success, with reviewers particularly praising Jason Statham's performance in the action sequences. The film became Jason Statham's most highly rated action film based on critical reviews.
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