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Though it received mixed reviews from critics at the time (55% on Rotten Tomatoes), the film was a massive hit with audiences, grossing worldwide. It set a record for DVD sales upon its 2002 home release, proving there was a significant appetite for more high-octane stories.

The 2001 film (originally titled Racer X ) launched a multi-billion dollar franchise by bringing the underground world of street racing to the mainstream. Inspired by a 1998 Vibe magazine article about illegal Japanese car racing in New York, the movie redefined action cinema for a new generation. The Core Story Fast_and_Furious_2001.mp4

: Director Rob Cohen recruited over 200 real street racers and their modified cars to ground the film in authenticity. Though it received mixed reviews from critics at