Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster re-team in Justin Lin's latest "Fast & Furious" sequel, in which lead characters Dominic Toretto and Brian O'Conner infiltrate the operation of a ruthless heroin importer. Here's what the Web's critics have to say:

• Ron Henriques at LatinoReview: "That's really what this franchise is all about, visual thrills. Whether it be fast cars or girls making out, if that's your pleasure 'Fast & Furious' certainly delivers."

• RopeOfSilicon's Brad Brevet: "This film is in no way a masterpiece, but it sure was a lot of fun."

• Joblo's JimmyO: "If you are a fan, I think there is absolutely some good fun to be had. Don’t expect to care too much about the plot or anything else for that matter."

• Josh Tyler at Cinema Blend: "I’d rather spend a night in the slammer than sit through this again."

• Collider's Matt Goldberg: "But even for us laypeople who just like fast cars and big wrecks (without the grim reminders of car accident deaths), the film doesn't offer much."

This week, we're only looking at two wide releases: Greg Mottola's comedy "Adventureland" with Jesse Eisenberg, Ryan Reynolds, Kristen Stewart and Bill Hader, and Justin Lin's "Fast & Furious," starring Vin Diesel, Paul Walker, Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster:

FAST & FURIOUS

Synopsis: When a crime brings them back to L.A., fugitive ex-con Dom Toretto reignites his feud with agent Brian O'Conner. But as they are forced to confront a shared enemy, Dom and Brian must give in to an uncertain new trust if they hope to outmanuever him. And from convoy heists to precision tunnel crawls across international lines, two men will find the best way to get revenge: push the limits of what's possible behind the wheel.

First thoughts: I enjoyed "The Fast and the Furious," but I wasn't at all impressed by "2 Fast 2 Furious." I haven't even seen "Tokyo Drift." Anyway, the return of the original cast does souns appealing, and I am really interested to see whether Walker and Diesel can steer this franchise back into the right direction.

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