'Furious 7' Brings High Suspense And A Touching Farewell

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After a long wait of anticipation, "Furious 7" is finally out in theaters with Vin Diesel's character Dominic Toretto leading his team in another dangerous, and illegal, action-packed chase.

The film has already earned $143 million during its opening weekend, also becoming the top opening movie in the "Fast" franchise.

*Caution: Article may contain small spoilers about the film.

The tragic and unexpected death of actor Paul Walker, who played the role of Brian O'Conner, put a hold on completing the film. But with the help of the Walker family, finishing "Furious 7" became possible.

Walker had been able to shoot half of the movie, but after his passing, his younger brothers Cody and Caleb helped with the rest.

After Toretto, O'Conner, and the rest of their family defeat Owen Shaw at the end of Fast & Furious 6, Shaw's older brother, Deckard, is out to seek revenge. With Mia no longer part of the action due to her new role as mom, Hobbs temporarily in the hospital after a battle with Deckard, and the unfortunate deaths of Han and Gisele, it is up to Dom, Brian, Tej, Roman, and Letty to stop Shaw.

They receive help from a government official who represents himself as "Mr.

Nobody," along with an unexpected hacker named Ramsey.

Between high-speed car chases, a gripping face-off between Dom and Shaw, and a program called "God's Eye" that is used to track any specific person wherever they are, "Furious 7" is lined with suspense while audiences hold their breath as they wait to see the outcomes.

What stands out most in the minds of those who have already seen the film is the ending, which pays tribute to Walker. The moments captured during those last several minutes are played out beautifully, and it is clear that the cast is not just simply acting.

Seeing the family together, the final moments between Dom and Brian, and a set of flashbacks consisting of scenes from all the "Fast" movies rolled together are guaranteed to make anyone cry, or at least feel the nostalgia and sadness that they instill.

Even Wiz Khalifa's song "See You Again" playing is enough to unleash a strong wave of emotions.

As the movie comes to a close, the moment that separates Dom and Brian feels more than real because it's symbolic of what happens not just between Dom and Brian, but also between Vin and Paul: "No matter where you are, whether it's a quarter mile away or halfway across the world, you'll always be with me and you'll always be my brother."

Also, check out the video for Wiz Khalifa's "See You Again" here.