If "Adventureland" is a film made for critics, "Fast and Furious" is one that is made in spite of them. Of course critics aren't going to like it.  It's little more than car porn. There are some poorly/passably acted scenes that are just there to set up the next chase.

Personally, I wasn't wowed by the chase scenes because, like the opening scene in "Quantum of Solace", I was never able to really get a handle on what was going on. Also, the chases are far more relient on CGI than in the original which takes away some of the allure. All in all, it's a competent enough, quickly paced action film that also gets points for featuring former Miss Israel Gal Gadot who is extremely easy on the eyes.

This is a film that really needs no suggestion because you already know if you are going to like it or not. The films doesn't transcend nor does it disappoint. It's the kind of films that meets expectations, no matter what the expectations may be.

And while critics can complain about films like this, the people have spoken as it is on pace to have the Biggest April Opening of All-Time. That's not to say that the movie is good but the audience seems to know what it wants. The question is whether producers will just continue to churn out the lowest common denominator or if they'll try to elevate these mainstream films.

My guess is no. Someday people might realize that the greatest challenge in show business is combining show and business and making a great film that reaches the masses. Instead "The Artists" will just keep challenging themselves with movies that most people don't want to see while the mainstream films will be handled by "The Adequate".