Superfast! (2015)

Superfast! is the kind of shameless, pedal-to-the-metal spoof that knows exactly what it’s doing: taking the sleek, self-serious mythology of street-racing movies and popping it like a balloon with giddy, lowbrow confidence. If you’ve spent any time with the Fast & Furious universe, the jokes land with extra punch, because the film gleefully exaggerates the tropes—brooding stares, impossible bravado, and criminal masterminds with absurd “grand plans”—into pure, daft fun. The vibe is loud, silly, and unapologetically stupid in the way a good midnight comedy can be, with action beats that exist mainly to tee up the next gag. It’s not for viewers who want clever, subtle satire or polished filmmaking, but if you’re on the fence and in the mood for a guilty-pleasure parody that doesn’t pretend to be anything else, it’s an easy, goofy ride.

Superfast! is trying to be a rapid-fire spoof of the Fast & Furious style—undercover cops, street racers, and a big, silly crime scheme that treats everything like a punchline. The problem is the jokes often feel obvious and repetitive, leaning hard on reference humor and broad gags that don’t land unless you’re already amused by this exact brand of parody. The execution is cheap on purpose, but it can come off less “cleverly scrappy” and more “thin and desperate,” with action beats that exist mainly to tee up another wink at the audience. If you enjoy Friedberg/Seltzer’s anything-goes spoof style and just want background laughs, you might find a few moments; if you’re hoping for sharp satire, inventive comedy, or even coherent action, this probably isn’t worth your time.