“F9 is exactly what you would expect. It's enjoyable enough, but it lacks any real substance and it's ultimately another forgettable film from this franchise.” Reel Opinion Release Year: 2021 Runtime: 2h 23m (143 minutes) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 59% (Critics) / 82% (Audience) Metacritic Score: 58/100

Reviewers from platforms like Reddit and IMDb offer a mix of excitement and fatigue.

His return to the director's chair is credited with bringing a much-needed "knack for preposterous set pieces" that keeps the film's energy high, despite a $200 million-plus budget.

“F9 sends the franchise hurtling further over the top than ever... who needs a believable story when you have wall-to-wall action?” Rotten Tomatoes

Critics widely agree that the film pushes the franchise "further over the top than ever," specifically highlighting the "gleefully deranged" sequence where a car is launched into space.

A "solid review" of (known as F9: The Fast Saga ) identifies it as a polarizing but entertaining blockbuster that leans heavily into its own absurdity. Critical Consensus