'F9' car-in-space scene: Experts weigh in on the physics and absurdity 5 years later
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Sergio Pereira
Summary
Five years after the release of 'F9', this article examines the infamous scene where the Fast & Furious crew launches a Pontiac Fiero into space. It consults experts in physics, aerospace engineering, and film criticism to analyze the scene's plausibility, its place in franchise history, and the cultural impact of the moment. While acknowledging the scene's absurdity, the experts reveal surprising elements of scientific accuracy embedded within the over-the-top action sequence, and discuss how the franchise balances spectacle with entertainment value.
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· 3 pulledThe only way this franchise will ever top this moment is by drag racing a velociraptor in a 'Jurassic World' crossover.
Even Universal Pictures thought it was silly when Fast & Furious took a car into space in 2021.
Pump the brakes on the jokes, though, as the experts reveal there's more to this scene than meets the eye.
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